I’m back. Well, I’m partially back. Today was my first day at PLS since a stomach virus took me down a notch (and a few pounds.) When I was winded during warmups, I knew I wasn’t 100%.
But I was there.
A bug knocked me down and now I’m getting back up. I’m rebuilding. I’m getting stronger again. Sure, sleeping would have felt much better. But I needed today for reasons that go beyond exercises. I needed to see my friends.
Coach Neil had us working with the 45-lb. bar in the weight room. We did a variety exercises that loosened up our shoulders and legs. From there, we went out to Coach Richard who had us running the 100-yard short shuttle (including with bear crawls.) My stomach rumbled. Oh crap.
We then went to Paul’s station. Sure, I was tired. The virus has left me really weak (heck, I didn’t eat for three days). But then, after a 30-yard bear crawl (which normally is a piece of cake), my stomach hit a wall.
I ran off the field.
But soon, I was back on the field and finishing Coach Trahan’s P-drill and the two-lap run strong.
I did 98% of the workout well. If I had slept-in, I would have done 0% of it. Zero. I didn’t use the virus as an excuse. I didn’t allow it to win.
When we were doing our cool-down stretch, I was wobbly. My friend Rachel saw me struggling and came over to help me balance. It’s what makes my morning workout so special. Even when you’re not 100%, your friends will lift you up until you are.