Fast & furious & exhausted

Bruised, sore and tired. However, proud and happy. That is basically what the result of a training weekend is. Four trainings in two days isn't even that much, especially since they were only one hour long this time, but if you give it all you've got, you'll feel it in your body. 

I learned some new techniques, which was nice. But what was even nicer, was just getting my heartbeat up and really using my muscles. I guess I sweated more during these past two days than in a whole month. It is somehow really releaving, though, to train so hard that you look like you came from under shower, 'cause you know you've made an effort. Your mind has taken over the control instead of the body and you are able to push through the ache and the exhaustion.

I am also really proud of myself. I kicked the pads harder than I ever have before. It is amazing how you just find some burning inner strength and push yourself to even more powerful and stronger performances. One thing I've noticed so far in this sport is that when it's about power, you do it better when your muscles are a little tired already. You automatically drop the wrong ways of doing it to save energy and end up doing it right which also leads to strength. You can hit as hard as your arms allow, but unless you twist your body, you won't reach full power. Besides, the feeling of power isn't only in your arms and legs, it goes into your mind as well. 
 
The feeling after the final training was something that is very hard to describe properly. Kind of happy exhaustion, feeling like you got hit by a train but still you're a winner. I also felt a little sad, since I am moving to another city in the fall for university and I don't know if I can continue with kickboxing. So, maybe it was my last training camp weekend, but we'll see. One thing I know for sure, though: I am so happy that I started doing this a bit over 1,5 years ago. I found a sport that suits for me, that I am relatively good at and I really like doing it. It is something that is completely my own, 'cause none of my friends or family members do it. I always get the amazed look when proudly announcing my hobby while talking to relatives and that makes me feel a little special. I did (and still do) something unexpected and different. 

I want to say a huge thank you to my pair in those four trainings! Thanks to her I could test my limits once again and have a few laughters as well.