Day 83 and 84 - Hockey and More Hockey

I have started to get into the hockey routine.  I will explain more about that in my next post.

Saturday - Off Day -- Reffed 3 Elite II games

I was much more pleased than two weeks ago when I did a High School 3 game set.  My legs were much better, had better jump, and better speed.

** A REAL PERSONAL NOTE: I am 37 yrs. old, planning on reffing competitively until I am 60 [see here - if Chelios can play NHL until he's 46, I can ref until 60!].  I won't make the claim that my skating is the best it has ever been.  I am not the same skater I was when I was 27 yrs. old, or younger.  However, I will make the claim that I am better than I was at age 30.  Proof enough to me that you can get results with hard work and dedication, regardless of what age you are.  I won't claim you'll skate like at 25 year old again, but you can certainly ref at a high, high competitive level.  By the way, the average age of the 4 refs who worked the Stanley Cup Finals this past Spring was 50!

Sunday - September 27 - No workout

Today I instructed the Level 4 Seminar in Duluth, MN.  That meant 5 hours of driving, an 8 hour seminar, and a couple of beers.  Not gonna stress the missed workout.  Besides, it is a Recovery Week and that means (2) Yogas, (2) Core Synergistics, (1) Kenpo, and (1) X Stretch.  I will choose to blow off the X Stretch this week.