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Sunday, April 11
Today's training was, to say the least, unsatisfactory.
There was no fluidity in our strokes, every stroke was a forced movement of our limbs to comply with our mind's command. The mind is willing, but the flesh is weak.
Maybe Coach is right. Our fitness is not the same level as before.
Personally, i felt like shit. The first 2 sets were quite manageable, but after the rowers were shuffled, i just dunno why. Every stroke was not good. My body seem to shut down; my back ached for respite, my feet can't find their footing, and my arms trembled under the weight of the unusually heavy paddle.
I felt like the way i just joined dragon boating, i felt like a freshie.
I feel like giving up, i asked myself, "why am i here suffering?"
Flashbacks of glories from previous races ran through my mind, and with renewed determination, my body obeyed to its commands. Training ended, and everyone was quite shagged out, visibly seen from their faces.
I recalled the moment when i was telling michael, "It seems like i can't give my maximum to every stroke, something is holding me back." Is it fatigue? Hot weather? New boat? Less than 2 months to go to the race but we're still not race ready. After the break from exams, training is going to be doubly hard.
The june race is gonna be hard. Competition is gonna be tough. Waves are gonna be strong.
Spirits will be high. Hopes will be dashed. Winners will rejoice. Losers will regret.
Are you ready? I hope i will be.
4/11/2004 01:46:00 am + + Kese + +
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