Since I've been doing this blog, I always have at least two entries a year discussing my re-entry to the world of outdoor basketball. This whole weekend was beautiful and in the 60s, and since my back is stronger, and I'm on a mission to get in svelte and in shape, I decided to take my 34 year old body on the court.
Yesterday I was on the court for a good hour or so, and I was alone. I did shooting drills, some cardio and I worked on regaining my touch, so that I would not make an absolute fool of myself whenever that magical, mystical day came when I'd actually play with others rather than myself (that's what she said). Little did I know that day would come today.
I went outside about 2:30 with the intent of doing the same type of workout I did yesterday. Then I was asked to play a game of "33", then more people showed up, and I was asked to play 3-on-3. I was tired after that game, but my shot felt good, so I decided to play a FULL court game off 4-on-4, then eventually 5-on-5, and this is where the wheels came off. I had not played a game that intense since last summer, so I was tired, I was a step slow, I was cranky ,and although I played decent, I felt every bit of 34 year old. The younger kids still called me "little man", so I know I at least LOOKED young, but this 40 something man who was on the court too, looked at me and said, "man its tough for guys like us huh?" I wanted to smash his toes. Anyway, it felt good to be out there again, and playing basketball like that will go a long way towards whipping my ass back in shape.
By the way, I am switching back and forth between the Grammys and Dateline, and I noticed that Chris Hansen is actually doing a non-child predator story. Way to not be typecast Chris. Although I must admit, those "To Catch A Predator" shows are a staple with my lady and I. Not that I enjoy laughing at that issue, but damn if it isn't funny to see those people get caught, and then say, "I was just going to talk to the kid"
4 comments:
HAH. I also went out to play yesterday, I've been gettin back into it slowly since I joined a work league this month.. I started by running in the gym so I could make it up and down the court.
Yesterday I played 2 games of 5 on 5 then a 3 on 3 halfcourt and man I'm sore.. somehow my damn HIPS are sore. We gotta get out one of these days. Maybe the spot on P St?
There's a court on P St? I'd be down to play, especially if the weather is nice during this upcoming long weekend
Yeah it's between 16th and 17th on P. You might have seen it before, it has a large graffiti wall on the side of the court. Next weekend works for me if it's warm-ish out.
That's a bet.
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