So, today is a mix of things but the focus is working on my skating speed, acceleration, and agility. Altogether the manual says my work out session for today is about 50 minutes. And, that’s what I love about this guide, I can feel the difference and I’m not spending 2 hours a gym or something.
So it says I’m doing 30 minutes of an aerobic endurance program and it details everything. It explains how I should level out my aerobic exercises. So for starting out it suggests jogging for 30 minutes. It goes on to explain pace and training intensity so you don’t push yourself to hard but maximize your aerobic session.
Next I’m onto the skating speed, acceleration, and agility routine which it details instructions in a dedicated section. Here’s a highlight of what I do:
Build-Up Sprints
Acceleration Sprints (Short)
Acceleration Sprints (Long)
I know this is a really important part of the training program. I mean skating longer and harder isn’t natural; it’s something you can train into. It’s only been two days, but I can’t wait until coach times me in August when we’re heading back into the season.
Now I’m heading for lunch…something quick and easy because I’m meeting Sarah at the mall. Today I’m having a chicken salad sandwich that my mom prepared last night. She made the mix for use to make our own sandwiches whenever we want one. With it I’m having some tomato soup, a date square and some skim milk. What’s hilarious is that it also lists illegal foods…and its stuff I sacrifice for the love of the game…like doughnuts! Never ate them anyways! Gotta run!
