I took another step towards getting old this afternoon... In 8th grade at 14 years old, 59 and 165lbs, I could dunk a mini ball. I could still dunk 2 years ago at 59 and 215lbs, my last claim to fame. I had back surgery a year and a half ago. Ive been working out, Im strong again, fast, Ive felt like myself again. I went to the park this afternoon to shoot hoops by myself (thank god). About 30min in, I was feeling it. My gut said you cant dunk anymore, my ego said Spud Webb. I went for it. I had a womens size basketball, I came from the side and I was not dribbling. My new claim to fame is that I can smash a ball against the rim, lay myself out, land flat on my back, jump up quick as hell and pretend like nothing happened. I still argued with myself that I am now 58 and 225lbs and tomorrow will be different. Then I remembered that Im 37 years old, I have 6 kids to take care of and a job that doesnt accept ego issues as a reason to call off. Getting old sucks but I will continue to accept these lessons. Hopefully before I start my approach ;)
Posted on: Sat, 27 Dec 2014 23:26:06 +0000
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