Physical activity is a must in my life and has been an instrumental part of my recovery. I spent so many years tearing up my body in my 20's I sometimes feel as if I have a lot of catching up to do. That is usually when I hurt myself. I'm not 18 years old anymore and I am reminded of that pretty regularly when it is track season and I am showing my jumpers how to do something. I can still do it, but not as smoothly as I once did......many many moons ago. I also do not heal like I used to either, it is thoughts like this that humble me. I have been a runner most of my life and it is the easiest form of physical exercise in my life, it is also my favorite. I am not a half marathoner, or a marathoner, or even an ultra marathoner. I run a few miles and it is enough for me. I would like to work up to a half maybe someday but I am kosher with a few smaller runs a week. Going to the gym is another way I am able to stay active and keep out of my head. I can only handle the gym in small short doses of 40 minutes or less..... If you are reading this saying to yourself.... "bro do you even lift" or "40 minutes is my warm up " ...........you sir are a meathead....sorry had to say it. I go in do a short warm up on the dreadmill, do 3 different lifts for the muscle groups I am working, a warm down and I'm out. I am not there to discuss different lifts, max benches, what music I listen to, why I'm not wearing jewelry or cologne, and NO I DO NOT WANT A LIFTING PARTNER. I came here to lift and leave that is all, not spend my entire workout looking to see if anyone is watching me or making grunting noises in front of a mirror in hopes of gaining attention. I am a gym ninja, I do my business and bounce. :) Wake boarding is another excellent and yet very humbling activity for me, I am good don't get me wrong but like most guys I tend to think I am better than I am and try to force things. Like most things in life when you have to force it or try too hard, it wasn't meant to be and your are probably going to fall on your face. Yes I do that sometimes and water is not as soft as one would think. Last summer I took so many spills learning how to clear the wake in the air, that I would come out of them smelling music and seeing colors. Not cool man, not cool at all, but I used them as learning experiences and got better. We all fall down in life, I try to get up, brush myself off, and move forward. I started boxing a few months ago and this outlet has been the most intense and best for me to get out of my head and my thoughts. If you think about anything other than what you are supposed to be doing, (foot work, breathing, punching, and keeping your guard up) you are going to get knocked on your booty with the quickness! It has made me question my judgment, I am certain that my trainers are trying to kill me some workouts. Yesterday was one of them, but like always I worked to get through it and became better because of it. Life throws us curveballs or left hooks when we are not expecting it, we must persevere and work hard to overcome what is ailing us. For me physical activity helps me do that more than this blog can describe. I need to stay out of my head, when in my dome I try to impose my will on situations and overthink things which causes me to try too hard in situations that I should be letting the man up stairs handle.
Like my sponsor says LET GO.......by being active and getting out of my head, I can do that!
When I force things...... (no I didn't land this one)
Thank you all for your continued support and reads!!!!
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