Racquetball

Now that the 10k is behind me, i'm looking forward to more sane levels of working out. i know, i know, a 10k isn't a lot compared to a half or full marathon, but it was a big deal for me. Enter racquetball. i think it may be my new favorite cardio workout, even though (in the words of Brian Regan) :

"Racquetball is the only sport where simultaneously you can be looking at the ball...aaand it'll hit you in the back of the head at 90 miles per hour."

Michael's been playing for a couple months now, but yesterday was my first time playing...ever. It consisted of me failing 95% of the time, even after Michael started playing with his non-dominant hand, and me whacking the ball square into his back at one point. (Bonus points!) It was still really fun. Toward the end, my hand-eye coordination brain connections started coming out of deep hibernation, and i was getting a better handle on reading the ball. i worked up a pretty good sweat too, and it's always great when you can merge "fun" and "working out."

Anyway, besides chronicling my un-prowess at racquetball, i have to say i am thankful to God for good health. i've thought about this more in the past few weeks as i was preparing for the 10k, but most of the time i take for granted the healthy body, mind, and activeness God has granted me. i know He can take it away in a heartbeat - through illness, a car accident, whatever, and even then i should still be joyful and grateful since His grace and goodness to me transcend any physical circumstances. But for now i should be more thankful that my current trials are not health related, and should also pray more diligently for those who are facing such issues.