Three days in a row of surfing. I was initially trying to figure out a way to get out there today so I didn’t have to break my streak but don’t want to ditch the evening Victor spin class. Contrary to my experience with LJSC’s 6:00a Monday morning spin instructor, Victor’s class is amazing. His energy is palpable and he calls people out for slacking during class. It’s great.
Back to the surfing update…while I’m not Kelly Slater yet, I am now consistently standing up on my board. Although the rides are short, I’ve made progress which has given me a little confidence (which I think will go a long way). I invested in a couple of new pieces of surfing gear – a 2/2 short suit, which is much less painful to put on than the 4/3 full wetsuit – and a 0.5mm jacket. My arms feel so much better paddling out in the short suit and it is a lot less restrictive. The water’s back up to 64-66 degrees so once you get in and move around, the temperature is perfect.
My goal is to be able to catch a few waves and ride them for longer than three seconds by StepStone’s party at LJ Shores in August. Only a few more weeks left to get it done, but I’m feeling pretty good about my chances.
