♣ Friendly game with NYP ♣

This morning we had friendly game with NYP in preparation for their upcoming IVP tournament.

1. I didn't tape my knee as there'll be no body contacts against me during warm up.

2. Played dog & bone at Court 3 for warmup. Everyone was laughing hysterically & Joanne could hear our laughters from Court 1 . Well... at least this game cheered everyone up on a saturday morning.

3. Did pair ball work with Ling & everything went smoothly.

4. My strength is still not there... I'm *angry*

5. I didn't get to play any single quarter.

Yes!!! SpexGlow is coming... I'm waiting for it for so long...

Took this picture before training... I had a hard time taking it as the sun was too strong!!! My eyes! Becoming more perfect after "staring" at the sun.

♣ Not cleared yet ♣

Manage to book sports massage yesterday & it was so painful. Pressed on the tight spots that really hurt & I was making too much noise out there. The spots that really really hurt were the neck area & deltoids.

Felt more relaxed after the massage before I went for the fitness test. Was advised not to do the vertical jumps & sprints because I'm not cleared to do that. Knee hurts when I did changing of direction. I suppose it's lack of strength.

Beep test will be conduct on next tuesday. Jia you ba!!!

♣ Increasing weights again ♣

Muscle mass gaining = weight gaining (I don't want!!!)

Congrats to me... Increased the weights for my program yesterday...

Single leg press - 145Kg
Seated Hamstring Curls - 70Kg

Thinking whether I'll hit 200Kg for my single leg press.

Today having fitness test... *headache*

♣ 1st taped up ♣

Ling taped my right knee before I started training. She was so pro in doing it, well done Ling! Felt more stabled & secured with the taping but the legs were too heavy to run. Why am I still holding back my runs?

That digusting man was there watching us trained. Damn... he was really an irritating guy. This time round he sat on a chair & acted as if he's a watchman. Should someone just chase him away?

♣ Increasing... ♣

Today weights increasing...

Single leg press - 140kg
Seated leg curls - 60kg

Chin said this to me, "I don't see why you can't pass your biodex test. You're doing good here."

I also don't know why... I just trying my luck to see if I could add more heavier weights.

Finally my calves aren't aching that much anymore...

♣ Free time ♣

My latest "craving to make" dessert... This is my 2nd try. Wanna see the 1st try? It's kind of ugly..

♣ Training CANCELLED ♣

Fern & I woke up at 6+am & so that we could reach Kallang by 8am before training starts. By 8.10am, J9 came & she started to tape her ankle. Received an sms from Kate saying that the training is cancelled!!! My 1st reaction is, "Jeanine, don't tape anymore. Training cancel..." The 3 of us were stunned.

Obviously Fern & I were grumbling that we woke up so early for training, blah blah blah... And she said that luckily we didn't take a cab down to kallang.

Ended up Fern & I went to National Stadium for 30mins run while J9 did her own fitness in the rehab gym. Had physio & hot cold baths... Shiok!!!

♣ Dead from 2nd training ♣

After the 1st training session, I was aching like mad. I had never ached like this before after my ACL op. I still hit the gym before I went down for training.

Aching arms, back, wings, quads, calves, hamstrings, triceps, biceps, shoulder... all parts of my body are aching... aching... aching... I missed hot cold baths...

Did the beep test training & I was naggard. My whole face was flushing red & I could feel the heat on my face!!!

Did short skills session with Kate before I joined them for the run through down the court. The feeling is great!!! Movements were great!!! Yeah~~~

♣ 1st training session with them ♣

As usual, I will hit the gym 1st before going down training. Jo did the session with me while the rest trained with Kate. I was panting like mad again... poor stamina... but my movements were quicker than before I got my ACL. Perhaps it must those extra kilos that I shed... When you are lighter, you can run faster & quicker.

Joined the shooters in the end. I was so blurred that I didn't know what should I do. Fumbling with the ball after Vane passed to me. I was nervous!!!

It was so shiok to wear the ankle braces again after so long.

Quite irritated by the guy who always sit at a side watching us train. It was damn irritating... Can he just leave?

♣ Singapore World Champs Team is out ♣

Congratulations of making into the team, Tan Hui Yan!!!

Hip hip hooray!!! Hip hip hooray!!! hoorayrayray!!!

Alright, I got to work even harder than usual.

I'm so happy... Don't have to wait another 4 years for World Champs!

I'm joining you gals, my sisters!!!

♣ Urge to blade ♣

Had a sudden urge to go blading with my confidante, Val... But I can't... neither can she...

♣ Another biodex test ♣

Announcement of the World Champs was postponed to monday.

Did biodex test today at SSC. Left leg is weaker, ACL leg maintained but with a slight drop in strength.

I will know everything I want to know on Monday. Let's hope it will not be a "dark blue" monday. *haha*

Went for spin class with the national team at Parkway Parade. It was really a hard workout. Saw people learning BanglaDance. I wanted to learn too... wait til my leg is fully recover first...

♣ Yes or No ♣

Yesterday I really worked hard on my skills session but the bad thing is, I kept missing my shots!!! I guessed fatigue played a part to my poor shooting. Well... everything goes well in my performance. Dr Cormac said that my movements were good but I just need to build up my confidence more. The way he said sounded really very positive. So the answer is yes?

I will know the results today... Stay tune to my news later.

♣ No screwing up ♣

Did another short session with Kate before I hit the gym. My movements were getting better now but still don't dare to run harder out more.

Yesterday weights... I just increase the weights to see if I could do heavier... Well done... I hit 120kg for my single leg press... increase weights for other programs too.

Today will be the day where Dr Cormac gives the answer to her. I got to perform well with him around. If not, I can forget about it.

♣ Good session ♣

Had a skills session yesterday after my weights. Good intensity but I guessed I need to brush up on my fitness. Dare to go hard for it but panting hard after that.

I'm happy with the progress now. I could land slightly harder on the ACL leg. Had a mini netball game with Kate to finish off the training. She played C & WA, me as GA & GS. Really quite funny. My 1st netball game after 4 months of no netball.

♣ Team announcement ♣

Just received news that the World Champs team will be announced on coming friday. Oh dear... How now?

Can't take leave from work to do my biodex test... Sigh~~~

♣ Check with Dr Cormac ♣

Went to check my leg today... Wondering what's wrong with it. Knee joint became stiff every moment... The worst is when I'm trying to get up after sitting for too long, the knee joint will be super stiff. Well... I guess I didn't stretch as much as I needed to. No choice... Got to rush down for 5 Nations after weights. Anyway, this isn't an excuse.

I managed to push myself to do 110kg for the single leg press. Should be able to do heavier but...I'm too conservative about it.

Being national player isn't that easy. You got to sacrifice a lot of time. Especially in my situation now, I have to train every single day, includes sat & sun, so that I can make it for the Worlds.

♣ 5 Nations Champs : "SINGAPORE" ♣

Before I wrote anything, I was amazed by the hits today. 69 hits!!! My goodness...

I was shouting from the VIP seats, & even my youngest sis could hear me from far.

Yeah!!! SINGAPORE WON.... 56 -32 goals.

How do you all think about the game? Is it convincing that Singapore is stronger than T&T? 2 consecutive wins. Don't ask me, I don't know either. But I know that we can counteract the Caribbean's style of play.

Obviously the Calypso weren't that happy that they lost. Heard that they were unfriendly too. Come on, too arrogant!!!

Heard that there're people who went to curry favour the Aussies. My goodness... Treating them curry? I despised them!!! Very much!!! Trying to impress others when they aren't that good? What are you trying to do?

Ch*e Ho*g K*a (in hokkien)

♣ Singapore vs Sri Lanka ♣

Another victory by Singapore Girls!!! Well done!!! The crabs were down. Sri Lankan were physical tough with lots of body contacts. Both side didn't look tired that all despite they had few games for the past few days.

Lix & I were so funny. We were pissed by the Sri Lankan supporters who were behind us & we decided to cheer even louder when we scored! The kids beside us were so noisy... Couldn't stand them.

Today is the Final game. See you there...

It's 4 MONTHS OLD!!!

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Today my ACL turns 4 months old... *clap*

Dr Cormac is the one who reminded me... His sms really touched me...