5-26-16 HY: Tennis + Tennis + Splits + Foam Rolling + TCF.

5-26-16 HY: Tennis + Tennis + Splits + Foam Rolling + TCF.

Today was a big tennis day.  I had my regular session in the morning, then, I went to a tennis club for people in the Prefectural Educational Union that I found out about while playing my last tournament with my son a couple months ago.  They play on Thursday nights, but since I have a class then, I usually can't go, but tonight, no class, so I wanted to see what it was like.  I was wondering if I could do a double tennis session, so in preparation, I have been going to bed a lot earlier than usual to build up my energy.  Seemed to work really well, because I had a high level of energy and I wasn't tired during the day.  I should keep that up from now on.  Another plus is that no more dark circles under my eyes!

The morning session was a high octane session.  We usually play for about 2 hours, but we had to cut it a little short today because of some appointments right afterwards.  So, with that knowledge, we started in high gear and went as hard as we could till the end.  Another slug-fest.  My gear was so revved up, I took the first set 6-0.  But I couldn't maintain that level and slowed down in the second set, but I took it 6-3.  I was on my way to another clean set, but time ran out so it was 3-0.  Felt really good and I felt like that session got me ready for the evening session.

I was excited about the evening session because they play doubles, and that is the training I need.  I haven't played competitive doubles in almost THREE DECADES!!!  I played doubles in two tournaments in the past two years with my son, but we did not do well.  Singles and Doubles are two totally different animals.  Strategy is different, style is different, targets are different.  Plus, the need for communication is very present.  I played three and a half sets and lost them all.  The first was 6-2, then 6-4, then 6-0, then 3-1.  I was able to hold my serve in the first two sets.  We got two breaks plus my serve in the second set.  Then everything fell apart in the third set.  I held my serve in the last set.  Had a chance to even it to 2-2, with no-ad scoring, I was trying to save the final point when my right calf cramped on me as I was pushing off of it to chase a ball.  I fell to the ground in pain and pulled back on my toe and massaged my calf.  What a way to end the session.  We played for three hours.  Looks like I need some more conditioning so I'll be able to do double session once in a while.  I was expecting a little more communication, but I didn't get much, so I guess I'll have to glean what I can on my own.  Despite that, I had a good time and I burned a ton of calories.

When I got home, I wasn't able to do my regular splits training, so I modified it to stretch out my hamstrings, inner thighs, and hip flexers.   I also foam rolled my injured calf.  Felt a lot better afterwards, but a bit later, it tightened up again.  I guess I'll just do what I can.  I don't think I'll be able to do a ChaLEAN Extreme routine tomorrow because she does a lot of leg work too, but I'll see, and if I have to, I'll modify to give my calf the rest.

In the end, for the two tennis sessions, I TORCHED 2800+kcals.  HUGE!!!  But I paid the price... Totally worth it for the tennis!