Monday, May 28, 2018

Senior Olympics Day Two

Today was the second day of the senior Olympics.  It was hot again.  I had the same goals as yesterday:  don't hurt myself, have fun, don't pass out from the heat.

I competed in 7 evens today:  1500M run, 400M run, 100M run, 50M run, standing long jump, triple jump, shot put.  I kept my runs very controlled.  Last year I pulled my hamstring in the 50M and it took months for it to feel better.  I am happy to say I did not pull my hamstring even though I ran the 50M twice. 

The first run of the 50M we were lined up to run.  The woman in the lane next to me was younger.  I learned from last year not to try to keep up with a 50 year old.  She shot out fast and was ahead of me.  This was okay.  I saw her start to stumble then her legs buckled and she went down on the track.  I stopped to ask if she was okay and help her up.  There was a nurse there who came over to help her.  Then I finished my race.  After it was over the officials let us run the race again since there was an injury.  So I ran again.  I did not pull a hamstring either race. 

I had a good day.

Jim had stomach issues today and stayed home.

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