Fitness Last

Youch, the slim sheep has transmogrified into the slobby sheep. Played football yesterday for about 80 mins. Had to take breaks every 10 or so minutes! Was out of breath REAL quick, just tackling, kicking, heading, running in general... man, did I feel sheepish having to bail out on my team mates for the 5th or so time to catch my breath.

Ok, so I've not played football in, what, my lifetime? Yes, I'm sad, I'm no sportsman because I had, for about 20 years of my life, a God given ability to stay slim. Now, with my frickin' job, and the increased intake of food that comes with a salary, I realized I am a in trenches, battling the bulge like most of my peer groups. Ah, I remember the days when I could scoff at my mates for having to try so hard to stay in shape...

So here I am, hurting all over from yesterday's game. I even got a cramp in my right shin! I feel 50 years older, wincing every time I lift my legs to go down a step (down hurts more than up, for some inexplicable reason!)... I need that rock climbing for more than ever, sod that tango for now...