Alright. This is serious business. Last night at practice all the newbies (and those of us that are in-betweenies) had skills testing. I have to say, I did well at things I would do poorly and the things I expected to rock (STUPID HOPS!) I didn't get. At all.
Time to buckle down. And I know I have said it before, quit rolling your eyes. But, like I said, this is serious business. I was thisclose to passing one of my endurance tests (5 laps in one minute), I needed about 5 more seconds. And I got 20 laps in 5 minutes, which used to be the standard, but they changed it since I joined, so we will see if I pass or not. The jury is still out as to which rule I need to follow. I truly almost didn't make it through that five minutes. Derby stance the whole time . . . my back was screaming, my thighs were burning. I am so proud of myself for just finishing. Especially considering it was the very last thing we did at practice.
So after an hour and a half of taking hits, weaving through a pace line, practicing falls (let me tell 'ya that takes a lot out of you) I STILL got 20 laps in 5. Not ashamed or disappointed at all.
You did AWESOME Erica. Trust me, I totally know how that feels to be at the beginning and as you get better you'll wonder how you started out there to begin with. Keep it up and you'll be whippin my butt in no time!
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