Friday, June 16, 2006
Getting back in the groove
I hit a swim + gym workout today. Nothing heavy-duty, but i could feel the strain of laying off the swimming for less than 2 weeks. Breathing rhythm needed some work before i could find the 'zone'. As for strength in the gym, it's just building upon the weekly PT sessions in the park over the last 2 months. Got to take it to the next level NOW. The next few weeks are crucial, leading up to the Half IM at Yeppoon.
To add on: some more random thoughts about the beauty of AR as a sport.
- AR as a game of habits. The good teams are the ones who have good habits.
- Perfection is the target, but will never be attained. 'The perfect adventure race' is a logical fallacy.
- The higher the entry fees for a race, the more do racers tend to suffer.
These thoughts come at the time of the year where we witness the simultaneous occurence of three great sporting events. The FIFA World Cup, the Tour de France, and the Primal Quest represent the highest levels of football, cycling, and adventure racing respectively. In the context of team sports, each event is such a contrast with the other two. Take time to reflect upon what makes each of these sports great. At the heart of a top performance is a top team. Watch the telecasts, read the reports, hear what they l have to say about how glory at the elite level of competition is fought for.
To add on: some more random thoughts about the beauty of AR as a sport.
- AR as a game of habits. The good teams are the ones who have good habits.
- Perfection is the target, but will never be attained. 'The perfect adventure race' is a logical fallacy.
- The higher the entry fees for a race, the more do racers tend to suffer.
These thoughts come at the time of the year where we witness the simultaneous occurence of three great sporting events. The FIFA World Cup, the Tour de France, and the Primal Quest represent the highest levels of football, cycling, and adventure racing respectively. In the context of team sports, each event is such a contrast with the other two. Take time to reflect upon what makes each of these sports great. At the heart of a top performance is a top team. Watch the telecasts, read the reports, hear what they l have to say about how glory at the elite level of competition is fought for.
