Pride is, depending upon context,either a high sense of the worth of one's self and one's own, or a pleasure taken in the contemplation of these thing

One definition of pride in the first sense comes from Augustine: "the love of one's own excellence."

Teamwork "a joint action by 2 or more people' or a group, in which each person subordinates his or her individual interests and opinions to the unity and efficiency of the group."

This does not mean that the individual is no longer important; however, it does mean that effective and efficient teamwork goes beyond individual accomplishments. The most effective teamwork is produced when all the individuals involved harmonize their contributions and work towards a common goal.

Sometimes pride gets in the way of teamwork. And sometimes pride gets in the way of help. Needing help when truely needed, and letting someone help you, is not a sign of weekness, but a sign of great strength.

I faced reality this week that life is teamwork. As is friendship.

Last night's workout surprised me. Not the workout, but my "performance." Since I ran 9 miles the night before, my legs were trashed. So I knew the run up Liliano was going to be tough, not like it's easy with fresh legs.

What surprised me was, yes I died about 2/3s of the way but since I went out too fast, but I wasn't as far behind others than I had thought. Then the backwards run up was "easier" than I thought. I actually thought it was easier than just running up forwards. And I loved the view of the city lights! Yes we are lucky to live her in So Cal, where the winter nights allow us to run in T-shirts and have great views of the city. I almost (really was past the 1/2 point) on the next set of lunges and broadjumps when time ran out.

The only part that really sucked last night was my favorite water bottle disappeared. My nice Sigg with a carabiner :0 bummer

One the positive side, I have more water bottles and that's one less taking up space. I just won't bring my favorite ones out. OK it's still a bummer. But there are worse things in life to worry about than a missing water bottle.

Now the question tonight is .... 5K before class? or Rest day before class? or the 250 rainbow 250 jumping jack challenge? I guess we'll all find out tomorrow.