Forecast

The groundhog saw his shadow, or didn’t, and predicted a quick arrival of spring this year. Sure enough, the temperatures have been in the 40′s, and the snow is rapidly disappearing. This makes it much more pleasant to train, although I know that the summer heat is right around the corner too.

My Taekwondo training has been hit or miss. I trained last night (Thursday), but hadn’t been in class since last Thursday. Once a week is a fast way to falling apart. I’m expecting a good week next week coming, though, and I should be able to attend every class through next Saturday.

There are some advantages to not training at every opportunity. My feet are doing a lot better. My left ankle is still sore, especially after sparring last night, but I’m not waking up at night because they hurt. That’s a big relief. I’m working hard when I am there, and seeing progress, and it’s not hurting. I’m still tired, and sore, but not like before.

The Hoijeon Moosool training is going good too. I’m having fun, but it’s hurting my brain. I have so much to learn and it’s coming fast. I’m trying to write down the techniques and make some pictures to reinforce what I’m learning. I practice at work, but have to make sure I’m practicing the right things. Fortunately two of the Hoijeon Moosool black belts train in Taekwondo, and I can get a little help outside of the formal classes.