Tracey's clients often mention soreness of their muscles on the days following their sessions with her. I have not experienced this after any of the sessions we've done, much to her extreme disappointment. It could be because I'm super fit and an exercise machine - highly unlikely. Or it could be because I also ride to work & back, thereby keeping my muscles moving and fresh - plausible, but really? Or it could be because I don't push myself hard enough in the sessions to get to that DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness) stage - but I do try, honest!
However, yesterday my calves were almost locked solid with DOMS. They still hurt today, but more of a dull ache than the pain of yesterday. Why? Not sure, but it has to be the 3 x sessions in a row in the park earlier this week. I also have a bit of soreness and tiredness in my upper body. Not as bad as the legs were, but noticeable. I have run up hills (kinda) and pumped iron (or lead) and skipped and lunged and crunched at home, but these park sessions, they are a new thing altogether... I hurt after them. My body is telling me that yes, you are working hard.
To be sure that she is actually killing me in the right way, we're having another session today. That will make 4 sessions in a week. I'm just hoping to survive, especially as we'll be joined by Glenn who is a baton wielding shift-worker (guess the profession!) and 10x as fit as I am, so my competitive streak will be well engaged just to keep up with him.
If this is my last post, let it be known that I did have fun, and even though I died doing these drop and give me 20 sessions with Tracey, I still highly recommend them. After all, seeing others in similar pain for the 20 minutes is like a soothing balm when you're going through it yourself. The session starts in an hour, I'll make a note here if I make it back. Wish me luck, and strength!
[Edit @ 2PM]
I survived! Glenn took it in his stride, as expected, but I managed to knock off #4 for the week. Phew. No helicopter rescue required :)
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