At the pool this evening I talked with a man who used to be an All-Ireland champion rower, and said I thought rowing looked like a lot of fun and I'd love to try it. He told me where and when to go to meet the Rushbrooke rowing club, and I thought wow, that'd be great! And then I got out of the pool and walked home and my back, which has been pretty good of late (knock on wood) was quite thick and achy and uncomfortable. This is probably a hint that rowing is really not a very good idea until I've strengthened my back a lot more than I currently have. That makes me sad, because I'd *really* like to do it. :p
The problem, of course, is that in order to improve without injuring myself, I have to go gradually, and I am not at all *good* at gradual. I'm more the "go like hell's bells for a little while then collapse and stop for weeks/months/years" sort, which is not particularly practical for fitness. Yoga and pilates are both supposed to be good for that kind of gradual improvement, but I'd pretty much have to follow a regiment on my own, and historically, I don't really do that. The yoga class I'm taking is a good start, but it's *too* gradual--a couple times a week would be a lot better. (What was that I just said about not good at gradual?)
And, along those lines, so far it appears I'm the fastest swimmer in Cobh and I wish to God people would get out of my way. (As
*pantpantpant* Okay, I think I feel better now. :)
This icon has nothing to do with the post. I just found it and so far it's my favorite Doctor icon I've seen, so I wanted to use it. :)
miles to Minas Tirith: 123
ytd wordcount: 79,400
sekrit number: 6.75