Volleyball day 1 & 2

S approached me to participate on her Volleyball team. We usually go out drinking, eating, so volleyball was kind of a curve ball when she asked. I reluctantly said yes since the last time I played volleyball was 13 years ago in Junior High and it left me with an ongoing popped shoulder. Once in a while my should pops out of its socket for no reason and it's hurts like a mofo. A big ass mofo.
Our team consist of 3 girls and 3 guys and we play every Monday. Walked into the gym, there were only tall big white ppl. Our team, short Asian ppl. Oh my.
Due to prior commitments from others, we only had 5 players in day 1 and day 2, still managed to win 2-lose 2 which is not bad considering our disadvantage.
The next day after volleyball, felt fine, a little sore but no biggie. But the day after that, oh em gee. Hit me like a train. My legs ached, my back ached, my gluts ached! This must be a sign of old age. -sigh-
At least I didn't get a ball smacked in my face yet. But I did end up with some bruising on my Fore arm :(



We'll see what next Monday brings. -_-U
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Day 7, 8 & 9 of Yoga

I would call myself intermediate in this class. I'm doing pretty well although I still can't do chaturangas. It's still upper body strength that's holding me back. But I am improving. Namaste!

Hot Yoga - Day 1 & 2

Saturday's 10 a.m. class was nice. I felt more work being done in hot yoga than regular yoga, so I'm glad I got this unlimited month pass from Moksha.

Tuesday's 8:00 p.m. class was torture! I don't know why I wasn't able to focus or get all my poses in order. Coworker was impressive at her 52-years' age. Good for us!

Day 1 of Ultimate Frisbee

Whoa, I think I can call myself an athlete now. Guess who joined ultimate frisbee team at work? This chick right here!

Today I met Megan, (Nice) Peter, Kris, Lisa and Keri. I already knew Laurie (co-worker) and Travis (captain).

My expectations were low, and that was a huge mistake because I didn't bring a water bottle or towel. Note to self. Travis was kind enough to offer his jock strap and mouth guard. How sweet.

This is exactly the type of exercise I needed to add to my routine. Cardio! So much running. And I think I got into it a little much today. Diving and rolling around. I'm going to have bruised knees.

Another note to self: trim nails before each practice. My nails are hardly a millimeter long and they still chipped and broke.

Glad I joined. It's going to be a fun season!

Caption: me, all red, minutes after leaving the gym.

Day 5 and 6 of Yoga

Missed blogging about my yoga class a couple weeks ago. Yesterday's class was much needed. Pain is mostly in upper body today, but I can tell I am improving in each area. Successfully did half moon poses but need to remember to tighten the core in each pose. Great run, though. Until next week...!

Day 15 of Personal/At-Home Training (Nike)

Day: 15
Workout: Get Lean - Wipeout
Equipment: Dumbbells, medicine ball
Time: 30 mins
Playlist: The Workout Mix 2011 (CD3)

Stamina is increasing. Yesterday's yoga class must have helped.

Lasted most sets with 5 seconds left in each.

Still experiencing a lack of upper body strength, especially with dips/straight legs. Pain, pain, pain!

Very happy with core and strength there. Watching my stomach flatten.
Slowly, but surely...!

Day 4 of Yoga

Didn't push as hard as I should have, although 24 hours later the pain is apparent, especially in my arms. Can't reach behind my back to scratch. Ouch.

Learned a new pose today called 'reverse half moon' pose. Not very successful, but I'll keep trying!

Best pose of the class was 'happy baby' pose! Lots of laughing...