Keeping my Fitness Goals

So this week my mind is still set on my goals.

I was lucky to be asked to be a Referee at the Premiership Academy under 11's' tournament this last weekend. I ref'd or ran the line for 14 matches, all 10 minutes each half - A very respectable 5 hours nearly of running, side stepping, quick turns and controlling of exciting play. The Kids were amazing, fantastic players and definitely an elite group. The weather was incredible, if not probably a little too warm. With matches back to back, we had to really keep on top of our fluid intake.

The Manchester City academy won after a thrilling final against Arsenal. Play was fast, with great moves and clever set plays. It all came down to penalties in the end, at around 8 across an Arsenal player went wide, bless him, his world imploded. He fell to his knees but no amount of consoling from his team mates was helping. The City player walked up, and in my mind probably took the shot too quickly and whilst the other lad was still in view. That being said, the shot was great, but the save by the Arsenal goalie was top notch. The players were jumping around in shock, and the spectators were cheering an amazing piece of football. At 13 across, on the second time round, an Arsenal player hit the post, and Man City ran around the field ending in a celebration football pile back on the pitch.

It was also great to meet up with Alan Keegan again. The Manchester United announcer who is a great family friend, and was the guest presenter at the tournament.

Excellent Day

Monday I was back on my fitness routine, back at the gym spending a couple of hours using the aerobic equipment, as well as doing interval training with the weights. At the gym I also enjoy working on the mats, working on my core.

Tuesday I went to the gym for an hour as we had lots of family things to do, and I sneakily had a wonderful lie-in. I love it when I get a great sleep, and I don't have to put the alarm on.

Today I went to the gym where my Mum works. It always ends up being a  massive work out their as the Lads working out are all trying to be the best. I went with my Sister Paige, and straight away we were invited to join the gym session. It was fast and constant, with no slacking allowed. It was funny when we finished watching a couple of the lads trying to walk down the steps afterwards, with their jelly legs. Great Elvis impressions.