Too hard...too fast

This week I've once again been reminded of the very important lesson of not pushing my body too hard, too fast. It actually sets you back more than it helps. Consistent training is the key. Only when there has been sustained consistency can intensity be added. I tried to add too much too quick. After an AMAZING bike ride at Camp Horizon Sat with my friend James Sanders I was feeling really good. I went out Sunday night for a short little jog around the "campus mile", which actually is .75 of a mile. It was right before bed and I didn't want to do too much that would "keep me up". Afterwards, I did some hops. Mainly to work on my calf strength. I did two sets, and felt them straining at the end of the second set. Debated a third set, and I thought, "Hey, the harder I push the stronger I get!" Um, no. My legs were crap in basketball class Tuesday. My calves weren't overly sore, but had been strained too much to be effective for getting my 235 pound body up to speed on the court. Ugh. Yesterday my schedule and the weather kept me inside. Today life piled up, my parents came into town on their way to my aunts funeral, and yet again...I didn't get out. Tomorrow is bball class, and at least some elipical and stationary bike in the gym. This weekend?? Perhaps Horizon again...we'll see what happens. But this time....consistency, not intensity. :)