Fitness Test #2

I did really well on my Fitness Test!
I was able to get to a 8.2 from a 6.9 on the beep test
and I was able to improve on some of the other things.

For example, on for the plank test, I was able to hold out for a minute and 10 seconds,
jump 45 metres on the jump test,
and maintain a few things.

My T-Test didn't go so well,
but I think that's because my shoes were slipping while I was doing it.

Zumba and Hip Hop

So this week, we're doing dance.
I really enjoy this week since it's really fun and a nice change of pace.

Yesterday, we did Zumba.
It was really fun to do since I was surrounded by
friends who all laughed and danced together.
We all giggled at the Latino-like moves
and cheered whenever we finished a song.

Today we did Hip Hop.
I really have to hand it to Parmdeep and Dominique
(it's so weird for me to type that...)
they really did a good job teaching!
I enjoyed the choreography a lot,
and I was glad that I was able to get most of the steps!

I'm really looking forward to line dancing and bhagra.

I kinda wish we had ball room dancing or swing dancing though...
But, oh well.

Can't wait for the rest of the week!

Fitness - Community Run

Fitness on Friday was a new experience for me.

For one, it was the first time I've ever done the community run,
and it was a real challenge for me.

I got the time of about 22:42 while running the last bit with Amy Dickson from Mr. Vaughn's class,
and I'm happy at that result,
(of course, I want to improve)
but I wish I had taken less breaks while running.
I think I can improve on this by going at a continuous pace that works for me
instead of running, stopping, then running a bit harder trying to "make up for lost time"
only to get tired again.

The bad news is that once I got back to the school, I got pelted in the face with a rogue volleyball.
Good news is that now I know how to improve my community run skills!

Interm Report

A few note worthy changes in fitness is my beep test result.
On our first beep test, I scored a 6.9, a new personal record!

In class though, I believe that I'm a good, positive role model in class.
I think this because in class I really encourage people to have fun while we do lots of activities,
for example, today, in the beep test I was encouraging people to try their best by giving them high fives
and clapping and cheering for them.

I think the reason I'm like this is because I like to challenge myself and others in PE class
while making everything fun at the same time.

Outside of school, I do lots of extracurricular activities.
Like on every Friday, Rene, a few friends and I try to do an hour of activities after school.
(Mr. Davis, I'm sure you've seen me or Rene ask to use the small gym, yeah?)
As well, lately I've been trying out for the Badminton Team,
which is another hour and a half of some kind of physical activity.
In that way, I'm really committed to my health.

Lately, my family and I have been eating healthily as well.
Lately we've been eating lots of fruits and vegetables.
Just yesterday, we had lots of vegetables along with our sinigang, a Filipino soup.

Up unti the past couple of weeks, I've had injuries.
However, I've turned that injury to my foot into a chance to reflect on how to prevent it.

I think next time I'm gonna use better shoes, ha ha!
But while I was hurt, I was making sure to rest it and to rub/apply ice to it.

PE is very fun for me!
I enjoy being with friends and moving around.
I always try my best to be an active participant and/or volunteer for PE,
especially when I'm doing something fun!
E.g. Volleyball = me setting up nets/teams

A barrier that I have though is my foot.
I'm really concious of it and I really don't want to become injured again.
However, it doesn't really concern me so much that it puts a reason for me not to play/do my best in PE.

A personal goal of mine is to lose weight and to find ways to push myself even further than I already am.

Therefore, all in all, I think I should get a G.
P.S. When should I update my blog? Every week? Every fitness day?

The Past 3 Days of PE

On Friday I thought I was okay.
We did the pond run, and I thought it was a lot of fun.
(Ha ha, that rhymes)
But, I really enjoyed it. I was able to run for all of those 1 minute intervals.

After school, my friends and I hung around in the field and parking lot to play kickball and basketball.
We stayed for about an hour and a half, which is good since it's
extra fitness and something that we could add into our GTP and this award we're trying to get.

During the weekend though, it was tough.
My left foot started to become sore at its base...

When Monday rolled around, it started to hurt when I walked.
I still played with the reaction balls and 4-corner dodgeball with my friends though.
My foot didn't seem to hurt that much as I was playing so I continued.
(I did pretty well too!)

But now, today, it really hurts.
I can't even walk without it throbbing or hurting.
So, right now I'm on my blog while I could be doing something fun...
Is it obvious that I'm sad right now?
'Cause I am. XD

This isn't the first time it happened though.
When I was in summer camp last year, the same thing happened to my foot.
My left foot, that is.
Same spot, same sore feeling, same struggle walking.
Same shoes too.

My parents and I thought it was because of the shoes,
but we also had to take into account that the camp ground I was doing activities in wasn't
evenly settled either. (Lots of gravel, small, sharp rocks, and uneven little hills)
And the shoes I use are for running.
So, I thought they'd be okay for PE.

... Boy was I wrong.

Thankfully my parents and I are going to go to a shoe store soon
to get new and appropriate shoes for my flat footed curse. XD

Wish me luck, yeah?

1st Fitness Test Results

Okay, so...
Not the best fitness test I've had in a while... XD
But at the same time I improved a lot!

Only 54 seconds in the body bridge, (used to get a minute and a little bit...)
12.1 seconds in the T-Test (I used to get 9 seconds! What happened?! D: )
and 28 in distance for the jump test (I used to get a bit better)...

But again, I still improved!

I stayed at a level 1 in the flexibility test, (not good, but better then 0, yeah?)
and I was able to do 6 push ups too!
(Hey, I know 6 isn't a lot, but for a kid who hasn't done fitness for a year, that's pretty good!
... In my opinion anyways.)

And now for the grand finale...
6.9 on the beep test!! Woo hoo!!
I used to only get to level 5... And barely!
But now I got 6.9!

Granted... I'm really sore and can hardly move,
but, hey! I'm improving!

I think I'm going to work on my planks, push-ups and speed though...

My Goals

In this PE class, I really hope to have fun with new people and to improve on my own physical fitness.
I look forward to this new semester and this new class,
and the experiences and lessons I'm going to have here.

I also look forward to the summer weather that will come our way in the long awaited summer months!