Sunday, July 12, 2009

A Good Day


I am happy to report that mom ran twenty minutes in her candidate class today without incident. She slowed her pace down, took smaller steps and made a conscious effort to relax. She also put her water bottle in her gi top so whenever she needed a sip she had it at hand. She also brought her own stop watch and didn't muck it up twice (like she did the last time.) She was very happy that she didn't over heat either.

Then she went on to be completely silly and took the class after as well. I think that qualified her for being completely off her rocker, but she was laughing at herself so it was okay.

Memere asked mom if she thought that perhaps first degree black was as far as she should go. Mom's response.... NO! Mom may consider slowing down at 3rd degree black. By then, she should be 50. But we'll see. With the physical therapy, her shoulder is feeling good and as long as mom doesn't have to be the fastest or strongest, she's not stopping.

8 comments:

Gemini and Ichiro said...

I think that my human is quite proud of your human for all of this!

DKM said...

20 minutes! Wow I'm impressed.

Andyland said...

Why stop at 50?

Mickey's Musings said...

I would like to see Mom run for 20 seconds,heeheehee
Well,maybe not ;)
Great job for your Mom!!!!
Purrs Mickey

Tweedles -- that's me said...

My mom said she wishes she had some of your moms drive. She said your mom is "FIERCE" (a good thing)
and is a champion in her eyes!
love
tweedles

Anonymous said...

Why stop? It is great excerise and if you are doing well, why not? You probably don't need to push yourself as hard has you have been... but why not? lol

Mia said...

Way to go mom!!!! We're so proud of her. My mommy wishes she had half of your mommy's drive adn motivation! Good for her!!

The Furry Kids said...

We're proud of your mom! This post was just what Mama needed today. Thank you to your mom for inspiring her.