We stepped from the warmth of the Giggling Squid out into the now cool dusk April evening. Thirty minutes later. After a minor wrong turning and a sprint to the convenience store minutes before it closed, two grown men, in
After a whole month away from the game, three weeks of it on skis in Canada – my step into retirement holiday – it has been surprising how quickly I’ve got back in the groove. That first step back on
Weds 16th Racket back from stringing in time for this evening’s doubles in the dome. I am promised more spin and more power as we tweak the spec. That sounds like magic. And as promised there is more power and
This week I received confirmation that I am in the draw for the British Open Championships taking place at Wrexham later in the month. With a maximum entry of 32 for each age group I am the 28th in the
Nearing the end of the month and the numbers are looking good across all areas of training. I have worked hard on anticipation, moving backwards and forwards on the court and consistency. Unforced errors have definitely been down this month.
This has been the most enjoyable tennis year of my tennis life. Not the most successful season results wise, just the most enjoyable. I wasn’t expecting to write those words. Maybe winning and losing are not the only measures of
Training block: Weeks 5 and 6. Little to report. Very much like weeks three and four. I will spare you the details. Week 7 Mon 13th Omicron is gathering pace. I decide to skip this evening’s men’s session as its
Week Three – Monday 15th November Mid afternoon and the cold hits what I hope is a peak and wipes me out. Despite the paracetamol, the sensible thing is to give in and spend an evening on the couch. I
Monday 1st November. 5.54am. Let the clock tick to the appointed hour. 6.02am must have blinked. Today is the first day of my winter training block, can’t wait to get started. I can already feel a renewed purpose even at
27th October It is that time of year the move from autumn to winter, late October. The tennis season tailing off and time to reconnect with off court fitness. This called for a new pair of running shoes. While pretty
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