BLACK BELT TRAINING
Candidate Journals
King Tiger Tae Kwon Do Black Belt candidates blog daily about their journey: their thoughts and feelings, their struggles and successes; their pain and their encouragement. Follow along on their journey; words of encouragement are always welcome!
Monday after Instructor's camp
I went to instructor's camp and had a great time. It was a long weekend and full of hard work but so much fun. I got a call from my step-dad (who has been my step-dad since I was a senior in high school) that his brother, Sonny, has died unexpectedly yesterday around noon. I was/am devastated. Yesterday was a great day turn bad. I did not get much done as far as requirements go due to that news.
However, I did get up at 4:30 and run in 57 degrees. I ran my 1.5 miles in 25 minutes. You may ask me if I am disappointed that it took me longer this time than it has in a while. I would tell you a firm NO. I am proud that I ran, especially after having missed several days due to instructors camp. I am also proud that I got up after so little rest and my body (especially my hips) are still achingly sore, but this run was GOOD for me. I also had a few distractions like wild animals crossing my path, (racoons) and really odd noises that startled me.
I focused on my breathing and used this as prayer & meditation time. So I have lots to be proud of and thankful for.
I have to run get in the shower. I will log the rest of the requirements info later. Have a great day. Kiss the ones you love and tell them that you love them. You don't know how long you will have them around.
However, I did get up at 4:30 and run in 57 degrees. I ran my 1.5 miles in 25 minutes. You may ask me if I am disappointed that it took me longer this time than it has in a while. I would tell you a firm NO. I am proud that I ran, especially after having missed several days due to instructors camp. I am also proud that I got up after so little rest and my body (especially my hips) are still achingly sore, but this run was GOOD for me. I also had a few distractions like wild animals crossing my path, (racoons) and really odd noises that startled me.
I focused on my breathing and used this as prayer & meditation time. So I have lots to be proud of and thankful for.
I have to run get in the shower. I will log the rest of the requirements info later. Have a great day. Kiss the ones you love and tell them that you love them. You don't know how long you will have them around.
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