Snow Day...sort of...at least for Toronto

I didn't have a great sleep. I got to bed at 3 am and only got 6 hours sleep. For some reason, I can't seem to get more than 6 hours of sleep, no matter what time I go to bed. My cpap no longer works. With the weight loss and the tonsils out, the pressure is definitely off and I question whether or not I even need it any more.

Today was supposed to be a blizzard, the largest in 60 years and Toronto would be snowed in. There was snow, by Winnipeg standards it was no big thing, by Toronto standards it shuts the City down. I will say it was bad enough that I got stuck in my own driveway, but only because the snowplows put a big ridge of ice at the mouth of the driveway and I didn't take a fast enough running start. I will admit I was a little disappointed. I was really looking forward to a huge snow fall.

After snow blowing the driveway, digging my truck out, then running some shopping errands, I did a 70 minute bike ride. It was a good sweat and was enjoyable.

Tonight is hockey night and I decided to go. It turns out only 6 guys and a goalie for each team showed up. Typical, a little snow and guys stay home.

I was looking forward to tonight's game to implement the tips my 11 year old son has been giving me. He gave me advice on how to stick handle and skate fast, which I took to heart and tried.

The tips worked. I scored 2 goals and had 1 assist. Our goalie commented on how well I played and that I seemed to be one of the fastest guys on the ice. He wanted to know if I was interested in joining a real league with him? He thought I was good enough. It was flattering , but truth be told I was exhausted and could hardly concentrate on what he was saying.

I tried so hard, my left buttocks is so sore from skating all out that I can hardly walk and I could feel the side of my knees getting tired. With only 6 guys, you play 4 on 4 and I was on the ice for almost the entire hour. It was a REAL workout. It was hard to even get undressed and carry my hockey bag to the truck.

Reid, my 11 year old, told me that he gets the same thing after some of his games and practices and to ice the butt. Boy it is interesting, my son teaching me how to play hockey and recover!

The good news is that I will get a break for a couple of weeks to recover as I'll be in Winnipeg and Florida for the holidays.

Truth be told, I love this new soreness, it means I'm working muscles that I haven't worked before. Hopefully it will benefit my overall training, providing I don't get injured.