Last week, I posted about trying indoor rock climbing at Atlanta Rocks! It was fun, I actually did better than I expected, I was the only one in my group who could climb to the top of one of the harder walls. I don't know HOW I did it because prior to the climbing I had to do one of the hardest 2 hour derby practices of my life (I was being assessed for the upcoming year) and I was already feeling weak. I found the strength to keep on, keeping on but the last wall, I got to over half way and I had to call it a day. Two hours of hardcore skating combined with two hours of rock climbing, I think I did pretty damn good.
At least, I succeeded at the rock climbing. I didn't pass my assessment, I really think some of it was on some bullshit but even though I felt like quitting then and there because I really did give it my all. I know deep down that I'm not a quitter - it stems from my family always putting me down - I can't ever let anyone know that they've gotten me and see me sweat. SO, I'm taking a mental derby vacation and I'm going to do other workouts and get myself back into sparring shape. I gained some weight last year and now I'm slowly starting to lose it. I just have to keep up with the good work. I have until April, I think I can do it by then.
This week, I plan to do Bikram Hot Yoga in Decatur. I bought a 5 class card and there is also a $30 ten day consecutive class offer for newbies, so I plan to do that.
You will reach your goals, I think, esp. since you're doing a lot of activity. Always wanted to take the Hot Yoga. Do you know if it's actually good for burning calories? I mean, I know that it keeps you fit, but I'm not sure about the other.
Posted by: Viajera | January 22, 2010 at 03:19 PM
Hey there,
Just found your blog! Good work on trying something new and kicking butt at it!
I've tried rock climbing and I never made it to the top. You need some mega arm muscles to be able to do that, and I have yet to have them....working on it though ;-)
Anyway, I just wanted to say good job!
Posted by: Sonya | February 02, 2010 at 05:26 PM
Hope you're keeping hydrated!
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Posted by: Viajera | February 27, 2010 at 02:04 PM