Playing on Adrenaline
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There was one day about a year ago I played in three different hockey games. One was a fun parents versus kids game (though these kids kicked the parents butts), second a charity game through work, then finally a rec league game.
I would have thought that was way too much hockey for a middle aged guy, but dammit it was so much fun I actually thought I played really well. I felt it the next day though.
I don't know if it's just adrenalin, though I'm sure thats part of it. But mood and emotion plays a huge part of any sport, so absolutely if you're "really excited to play" it's going to be reflected in your performance.
Throughout the year I'll have ups and downs. I've had thyroid issues in the past, and since, I've always had periods where I just don't have the get up and go. I skate fine, but I just don't have that extra gear. It doesn't help I'm in my 50s now.
BUT, then I'll go through periods of usually 2-3 weeks where it feels like my 20 year old self shows up, and that second gear is there again. I think its an alignment of the right rest, the right food, the right time in the work out cycle, as well as the right mindset.
I've added interval training to my running routine, and seeing how that works out. The initial results feel promising, but the recovery time for the interval training feels like it takes about a week. Hopefully, my body starts adapting, or I might have to maybe dial it back to find a balance.
BUT, then I'll go through periods of usually 2-3 weeks where it feels like my 20 year old self shows up, and that second gear is there again. I think its an alignment of the right rest, the right food, the right time in the work out cycle, as well as the right mindset.
I've added interval training to my running routine, and seeing how that works out. The initial results feel promising, but the recovery time for the interval training feels like it takes about a week. Hopefully, my body starts adapting, or I might have to maybe dial it back to find a balance.
Absolutely does adrenaline play a huge factor. When things like fear, battle etc appear, your body goes into superman mode. When losing is not an option things get crazy
Think of police videos where a 110lb girl takes 4 officers to detain them. Or theres some video of a 5'9 dude lifting a helicopter off his friend in a river.
Think of police videos where a 110lb girl takes 4 officers to detain them. Or theres some video of a 5'9 dude lifting a helicopter off his friend in a river.
