Confession time: I didn't train nearly as hard as I know I should have. I hit a rut. I got post RTCC complacent and found the idea of training for "just me" hard. I have always struggled with individual training if it is not tied to a "team" or external cause. And even moreso, if its not fun and I am not moving fast with the sound of wind in my ears (both hockey and cycling get that sound) I generally am unmotivated to physical activity. Even as a child and teen when I swam competatively, I worked harder when I knew I was part of a relay team rather than enjoing the simple task of working for my potential victories...
And so even as a grown man, in the middle of my life, I still struggle with concepts of discipline and perseverance.
That said, while I did not achieve my personal goals, I did exceed my benchmarks and was satisfied with my results as I was close (and did I mention that they were performed in 30 degree weather and a high humidex that reminded me of my summers in Ontario?):
1 Minute Push ups: 44 (goal 50)
1 Minute Sit Ups: 42 (goal 50)
Timed Plank Pose: 2 minutes 33 seconds (goal 3 minutes)
*** I have found that I am presently unable to run for long without significant swelling to my knee and so opted out of the timed run. ***
Its been fun watching the students work harder than they thought they could and working up a sweat and grunting our way to our personal bests. Thanks for the inspiration PE 10/12 class!
