We were on the move today. Our line started with a fast mile run (I did nearly a mile and a quarter), then we did football drills (where you run the direction the coach points and then hit the deck when he says so). We then did arm motion drills and 50-yard sprints. And we finished off with some footwork drills with Morgan. Paul called us into the end zone and had us do more 50-yard sprints. Some forward. Some backward. We moved the whole time (quickly) and I sweated a Great Lake. We then closed the day remembering a man who has given much to Mississippi, Ben Puckett.
Most of the time I was “competing” against Liz and Beth, two athletes I greatly admire for their effort and focus during the drills. They push me and make me better. I hope their attitudes rub off on me. It’s something we should remember in our lives. Find people who push you and make you better than you are today. I’ve heard you’re the sum of your five closest friends. If that’s the case, my line is making me better every day.
My knee hurt yesterday, but I think a pair of my shoes are now officially worn out. I’ll switch to the pair I run in — that should cure the problem for now. Shoes are expensive but cheaper than knee surgery.
I ran out of the stadium and admired the sun creeping over the horizon. The sky was ablaze. I pointed to my the sky and thanked the Good Lord for another sunrise. And Day 18 of PLS training.
You push me too, Marshall! Keeping up with you is what got me through Morgan’s drill.