Mind bellowing with agony, the NBA star shut it the pain away and got up. Multiple images of the ball danced. He took the lead and made them twirl on the edge of the baskets' rim.
Sportspeople have always fascinated me. It's insane how they bounce back from injuries however severe they are and win the game for the team. It's like the adrenaline makes them ignore how bad it is and the pain starts kicking in only once the game ends.
I read "Open" by Andre Agassi recently and it didn't disappoint. The book is marvellous and the level of detail is unimaginable. The only way he could have written it is if he kept a diary. You can feel his confusion, distress and anger at every loss, the lack of real joy at every win reaches you as well. He keeps telling us how he hates tennis but like every other person has told him, I gather that he doesn't really hate it at all.
You understand the amount of effort every top sportsperson has to put in to reach there - it definitely isn't just talent. Sports is as much of a mind game as it is physical. It's taking care of your diet and being fit, being focused even when you're having a bad day and not letting your opponent mess with you. It's not about being the best but being better than the other team.
I guess that's what propelled me to engage myself in physical activity on a regular basis. It's exhilarating and exhausting at the same time.
Start working those muscles, Nike Training Club's App is really good for women, whether you're a beginner or a pro. Even a 12 minute workout at home could help keep yourself in shape and build some strength.
Go cycle around sunrise. Make yourself wake up when most of the city is sleeping.
Join classes for a team sport maybe. It'll leave you refreshed and with new friends.
Cheers to a new routine, let's get some of the spirit of athletes in ourselves and pass it on!
Kanksha :)
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