Old and New in Richmond Park: The Tree Pose
I only have myself to blame, no-one made me volunteer to Move More for Macmillan! And I volunteered for no other reason initially than to get fit, selfishly, for me. And then you get the amazing encouraging support and the highlight has to be when you hear others ordering their move more packs and actually moving more.
So this is more than just me and my journey which is why I think last week was really tough as not sure if anyone out there is still reading the weekly blog (except for Sparkler through another thread, thank you). As I said in my last blog after my fall, it's like cancer (or riding a bike?!), you just need to somehow pick yourself up and carry on.
The Old: Last week was pretty much the same as previous weeks - the continuous battle of the jog. I am still "doing it" but that is about it...and then the weekends which I really enjoy. Parkfit was a lot of weights and then cardio fit tennis on Sunday. However, it is not quite that simple....I went and opened my mouth after cardio tennis!!! This led me to playing a set with "Sunday club play". The lady opposite me asks me my name in a very authoritative manner and on answering "Clare"...."Yes, but Clare who"....eek, I can't be in trouble, I've only been a member for just over a month! I tell her and the reply is "ah yes, I've heard about you".....oh no, that really doesn't bode well?!! She had heard about me after my play last weekend and happened to be the Ladies Team Captain...no pressure then playing against her. The worst part….my partner and I won! I feel a payback being clocked against me! She did, however, offer to be my partner in the Club ladies doubles so can't be all bad...can it?!
At this point, I must apologise to you all for not cycling yet...except for my attempt one evening last week but with a badly bruised palm / thumb, holding on and braking were a bit of an issue?!! In addition, the weather has really not been conducive for an attempt at cycling into work...but attempt it I will…..one day! On the flip side (the new), I have gone and signed myself up for an 8 week beginners course in yoga, starting on Tuesday and I am nervous. Firstly because it is something new and putting myself out of my comfort zone but secondly, Tuesday's are my 5am start days.....and I am worried about snoring if I take the relaxation element a bit too seriously?!!
Along with being nervous, there is also an element of excitement, partly due to my crazy idea and with the yoga centre I have signed up to, I can achieve it! They teach from total novice all the way through to instructor....so my crazy idea is that, providing I enjoy it, I could become an instructor and teach cancer patients, or anyone affected by cancer in any way be it those on watch and wait, during treatment, post treatment, those left behind or to the wonderful support group who are our family and friends etc.. Teaching would also be transferrable so when we finally make our move to France to live (hoping within 2 years) then I can actually earn a bit of money straight away...well, providing I brush up on my vocabulary! L'effect domino (the domino effect, ie., when you lose your balance and take half the class with you) - well, it sounds right in French to me?!
Keep moving everyone, if for no other reason than to keep warm!!
I only have myself to blame, no-one made me volunteer to Move More for Macmillan! And I volunteered for no other reason initially than to get fit, selfishly, for me. And then you get the amazing encouraging support and the highlight has to be when you hear others ordering their move more packs and actually moving more.
So this is more than just me and my journey which is why I think last week was really tough as not sure if anyone out there is still reading the weekly blog (except for Sparkler through another thread, thank you). As I said in my last blog after my fall, it's like cancer (or riding a bike?!), you just need to somehow pick yourself up and carry on.
The Old: Last week was pretty much the same as previous weeks - the continuous battle of the jog. I am still "doing it" but that is about it...and then the weekends which I really enjoy. Parkfit was a lot of weights and then cardio fit tennis on Sunday. However, it is not quite that simple....I went and opened my mouth after cardio tennis!!! This led me to playing a set with "Sunday club play". The lady opposite me asks me my name in a very authoritative manner and on answering "Clare"...."Yes, but Clare who"....eek, I can't be in trouble, I've only been a member for just over a month! I tell her and the reply is "ah yes, I've heard about you".....oh no, that really doesn't bode well?!! She had heard about me after my play last weekend and happened to be the Ladies Team Captain...no pressure then playing against her. The worst part….my partner and I won! I feel a payback being clocked against me! She did, however, offer to be my partner in the Club ladies doubles so can't be all bad...can it?!
At this point, I must apologise to you all for not cycling yet...except for my attempt one evening last week but with a badly bruised palm / thumb, holding on and braking were a bit of an issue?!! In addition, the weather has really not been conducive for an attempt at cycling into work...but attempt it I will…..one day! On the flip side (the new), I have gone and signed myself up for an 8 week beginners course in yoga, starting on Tuesday and I am nervous. Firstly because it is something new and putting myself out of my comfort zone but secondly, Tuesday's are my 5am start days.....and I am worried about snoring if I take the relaxation element a bit too seriously?!!
Along with being nervous, there is also an element of excitement, partly due to my crazy idea and with the yoga centre I have signed up to, I can achieve it! They teach from total novice all the way through to instructor....so my crazy idea is that, providing I enjoy it, I could become an instructor and teach cancer patients, or anyone affected by cancer in any way be it those on watch and wait, during treatment, post treatment, those left behind or to the wonderful support group who are our family and friends etc.. Teaching would also be transferrable so when we finally make our move to France to live (hoping within 2 years) then I can actually earn a bit of money straight away...well, providing I brush up on my vocabulary! L'effect domino (the domino effect, ie., when you lose your balance and take half the class with you) - well, it sounds right in French to me?!
Keep moving everyone, if for no other reason than to keep warm!!
Posted 21st May
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