The Subtle (and not so subtle) Realizations of Getting Older

A little more than a month ago, I decided to try the 5:45 am fitness class at my boxing gym. I’m no stranger to working out, but I hadn’t convinced myself that I enjoy doing it before the sun rises. Nevertheless, it was a very challenging class with lots of cardio, ropework, pad work and an unprecedented (at least for me) 100 burpees. The most burpees I had done in one sitting before…