Highlights: Pushing a board 100 yards and not stopping. Running the snake drill and passing people. Catching my opponent in “Next Next Level”. Pushing through the day after a tough week.
It’s a compliment for a workout program if it can make your muscles hurt after 11 weeks. Just when you think you’re in good shape, BAM! you get your butt kicked and feel it the next day. That’s a good thing. You aren’t improving unless you are constantly challenging yourself. I hurt when I woke up this morning.
This week was a challenge. But Paul said a quote I’ve heard many times before: “Put your signature on everything you do.” It doesn’t matter what you’re doing. It doesn’t matter if people know you are doing it. Own it. Sign it. Being an artist, it’s a saying that speaks to me. I, of course, sign my artwork. But it has broader implications in my life, too. Everything you do is your work of art. I’ve tried to put my signature on this 12 weeks.
An apology: To my line mate Beth — I’m sorry I nearly ran over you while we were doing “Next Next Level.” You had a look of fear on your face when you saw my 200 lb. butt flying toward you at full speed. Sorry ’bout that.
On a sad note, my line mate Larry was injured today pushing boards. He’s a tough competitor and has added so much to our morning workouts. He’s a great man, an inspiration and I wish him a quick recovery.
Next week is the last week of training until September. Between next week and then, I’ll be ramping up my marathon training. That should keep me busy until we all meet back on the field again.
Thanks Marshall! No apology needed. However, I will think twice about choosing you or standing near you in future games of “Next, Next, Level!” I wish I had experienced the glory of catching someone this morning.