... and of course, the joy and motivation of the first day of practice had to be darkened by the second day... Skatesophrenia again. Before I even went to my second practice, I felt that I wasn't "in the zone". I tried to relax, but when I arrived at practice, I was petrified on my skates and could barely move. I did much worse than on the first day, and I know it was only psychological! I remember the same thing happening to me with skiing. One day I was so motivated and full of energy, and the next, I was afraid and falling all the time. Then, even after I've gained skill and confidence and after years of skiing, I still had moments where I felt I didn't know how to ski anymore!
Towards the end of the session, I felt a bit better, probably because of the falling exercises, they put me back into the zone, but then the session ended. I was quite frustrated but as I got onto my bicycle after practice, I suddenly felt exhilarated! I was so proud of myself that I even went to practice! That I cycled all the way to the outdoor skating rink, even though I didn't want to, that I did my practice, that I worked those muscles, that I gave it a try!
I know that perseverance is key. And there will be ups and downs. That's how it is. Hopefully next session will be an UP!!!!
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