My muscles hurt.
Haha, I know what you're thinking--wimp!
But cut me a little slack...it's been aging since I've been running. And then when I do go running, I do it like once and then don't do it again for a few months.
Wanna know a little secret?
Oh, I knew you would!
Volleyball season starts in just over a month. I am NOT in shape. I'm not overweight, I'm actually pretty slim and the right weight for being 5'8", but I'm not very fit right now. This is proved by how tired I am today after last night's run.
So here's what I'm gonna do about this. I believe running, as will any other form of exercise, help me during volleyball. And I've got one month to get one shape, so why not get started? :)
Caroline's list for getting in shape
1. Run at least three times a week. I'd like to do it four times, but my mom and I are going to work out a schedule for which days I should run and which I should walk.
2. Upper-arm strength. I think part of the reason my over-hand serves don't go over the net is because I don't have enough power in my upper arms. I'd like to change this by doing ten push-ups each night, and gradually working my way up to more.
1. Run at least three times a week. I'd like to do it four times, but my mom and I are going to work out a schedule for which days I should run and which I should walk.
2. Upper-arm strength. I think part of the reason my over-hand serves don't go over the net is because I don't have enough power in my upper arms. I'd like to change this by doing ten push-ups each night, and gradually working my way up to more.
3. Crunches. It would would be nice to have my middle nice and firm.
4. Eat. Healthier.
Bleh.
I'm not a healthy eater.
But it's worth it to become a better volleyball player.
5. Practice for at least half an hour outside each day with my volleyball. This includes setting (hitting the ball off your fingertips), passing (hitting the ball on your forearms), hitting and over-hand serving (slamming the ball with the palm of your hand), and under-hand serving (bending down when you serve the ball and hitting it from the front of your hand; this is the serve I use during games, since my over-hand serves still can't get over the net.)
I can't count how many times I've said, I'm gonna exercise! I'm gonna get in shape! I'm going to eat healthier, even though I've said this five hundred times and I never do it! Well, not this time. I realize what a hollow promise that sounds like, but this is something I really want to devote myself to and get done. It's not going to be easy, but I'll be in shape for volleyball season and beyond, and that will be my reward. :)
See number eight? My head is right next to her, smiling.
Oh yeah.
It's coming.
4. Eat. Healthier.
Bleh.
I'm not a healthy eater.
But it's worth it to become a better volleyball player.
5. Practice for at least half an hour outside each day with my volleyball. This includes setting (hitting the ball off your fingertips), passing (hitting the ball on your forearms), hitting and over-hand serving (slamming the ball with the palm of your hand), and under-hand serving (bending down when you serve the ball and hitting it from the front of your hand; this is the serve I use during games, since my over-hand serves still can't get over the net.)
I can't count how many times I've said, I'm gonna exercise! I'm gonna get in shape! I'm going to eat healthier, even though I've said this five hundred times and I never do it! Well, not this time. I realize what a hollow promise that sounds like, but this is something I really want to devote myself to and get done. It's not going to be easy, but I'll be in shape for volleyball season and beyond, and that will be my reward. :)
See number eight? My head is right next to her, smiling.
Oh yeah.Volleyball.
It's coming.
xoxo,
your obsessed vb player
your obsessed vb player
7 comments:
I wasn't going to call you a wimp...
I'd probably not be able to do a half a mile...
*facepalm*
Agreed. Mile and a half? I'd be exausted. And getting in shape is an awesome idea, considering I've been in vball and have been out of breath almost the entire time. But then again, I am overweight.(more so than I'd like to be)
But I have been biking at last 4 times a week, the last two weeks have been everyday. Great post, and awesome encouragment to get in shape!
Argh. I should get in shape as well. I haven't done a lot of sport the last 9 months. I miss dancing...but I'm super lazy :/
Oh you can do it, Caroline! I don't really do much exercise....I mean, I walk for half an hour when I wake up, but does that count ? :P :D
Oh... I wish I could play volleyball! I've recently started running too. I can do a mile, but my goal is at least three by the end of the year.
Good luck with your goals!
Cassie
a mile & a half? I wouldn't have made it forty feet. I'm like you, pretty slim and at a good weight. I just don't exercise. I'd be cool to start running, except I think everyone would give me looks like "what is wrong with you?" Maybe I'll start after I finish with taking care of the dogs [a temporary job.] Go #6!!
XoXo, ♥,
Ara
nice job on starting to run again :) And only two miles? Pfft wimp!!! I ran 4 today did 100 leg lifts 75 push ups, 75 crunches, and 50 reach throughs! THATS reason to be sore!!! Jk :) But seriously... thats how practice went down. It was so bad I had an Auora! (If I haven't explained those I will later) Thats also the reason I didn't come get you today, I was sick. I'll make it tomorrow though! No matter how tired! and I made and drew some stuff for PB!!!! :) I think they're all really coolio! And I made something for Aeronwen :))) Well theres my long comment :) Byee!!! (seriously though good job starting running again) :) Luv yooo!!!!!
~Molly :)
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