“Small daily improvements over time lead to stunning results.” It’s one of Leanne’s top 20 quotes, and this week Team Abb has really followed it to the letter. With this afternoon’s workout one of the hardest of the week, focusing on quality not quantity, there were exhausted swimmers in every lane, pink-cheeked and hanging onto the the side of the pool. But Leanne was so thrilled with their high intensity performances they scored an ice cream from the canteen! Water Warriors were Keely and Katie from session 1, and Rani, Katie Mc, Lachie and Keely yet again from session 2. Trouncing the competition in the most fun way ever to enter the water, Lachie, in a stunning display of ball skills and athleticism, won the Classic Catch. Thanks to Hayley for her help in recording data during the afternoon.
To get them in the zone, Team Abb took a trip back in time to appreciate the legend of Murray Rose, watching a dvd of his inspirational life. They also learned about goal setting, coping strategies, yearly mapping and organisational skills before heading to the beach for Trigger work – using balls to hit trigger points in the body to release them, reduce soreness and increase range of motion.
Other highlights: Brandon missing his shot on the basketball court and having to drop for 30 pushups in front of the entire Emerald Beach Holiday Park population. A rousing singalong of Cindy Lauper songs on the Abbotsleigh bus. And definitely Liz’s haloumi- cooked to perfection on the breakfast barbie by accomplished chef Bec and new apprentices Dutch and Tom. Liz and Nicole just never stop – even in their “leisure time” in between preparing enormous and delicious meals they were busy making bandannas today for Friday’s war games on the beach.
Just one more full day in Camp Coffs. As another of Leanne’s favourite quotes says: “Dream Big. Start small. Act now.”
