I went swimming after the short work today. Did 5 laps of free and 5 laps of breast. One to work my arms and one to work my legs. Will build it up with time. I get out of breath after the first 5 and need a bit rest between laps right now. I know I will get better and able to do more laps. Maybe for now, the goal is 10 for each. It takes about a minute a lap. Not that great but I don’t mind. I’m not training for competition any more, just want to get better fit.
Stretched tonight after dinner and rest. Stood at the top of the stairs and worked on my ankles like Tony said I need to. And tried to stretch my legs. It does feel good afterwards although it’s a bit uncomfortable during. I need to keep on doing it to get my body more flexible. Not just for dancing, but for my general health, too.
Still watching ballet movies. Fascinated. Their beautiful movement, their unbelievable flexibility, their exhaustion, their sweat. There is a silent determination on their face through it all. A will. A strong one. That’s what it takes to achieve. Human determination.
And yet a 40 year ballerina who’s retiring asked if that is life after all the grandiose moments on the stage, is it life?
