Actual Final Post - June 11

We had a final fitness testing and even though I didn't do some of the tests nor do I have any posts on my fitness testing nor do I remember any of my past results nor do I have pics -3-, here they are.

Beep test - 8.2 (previous 7.5)

Vertical Jump - (170 - 125 = 45cm)

Push ups - 20

Plank - 30 s

Participation

I've always made an effort to work hard all the time. I've always brought my gym strip and never have been missing. Of course, my actual skill within activities is very bad. Most choice days, I've always chosen games that don't really need real strategy to be good at or at least look like you're good at, so basically never any of the common sports. 

Social Responsibility and Contribution

I think that I've been a good contributor to the class. After moving classes, I made some more Gr 9 friends. I admit, I would make a lousy leader so I never had an idea to set up a game by myself. Also, I already mentioned in one of my other mile-long rants that I would never lie because lying about a fitness score really is only lying to yourself. 

Healthy Living

Wait, this category includes your past? Shoot. Well, my fitness past is really bland so... but anyways, one thing that really changed from last year is that I joined a sports team and even though I was in China for half the season, I really enjoyed being on a team and making new friends not only in our school but at other schools as well. I never expected to have so much fun on a team but I will definitely try out next year. I also had a really crappy season but that's besides the point. Oh and also, I've beaten Abhi twice while he's beaten me never. Suck it. Outside of sports, I've made a choice to never eat lunch at the lunch break because that's way too early to be eating lunch. I usually wait until I get home to eat lunch. Whether or not that's a good thing, I don't know. But I always eat my breakfast so that's a good thing. I also went up the Grind. See if that doesn't get me a high score in this section.

Digital Portfolio and Reflective Skills

I think I have a decent sized and quality blog. Posting evidence is out of the question. My reflecting back on fitness is undoubtedly long and rant-y. I really don't have much else to say here.

Now is where I think of a mathematical equation for my mark. So how about 4x20 = 80% because 4 and 20 makes happy things.

Finally, since is my final post, I would really like to thank Mr Nuffy for being my and our PE teacher. My view on Phys Ed has turned for the better because of you and so have my parents'. Over those 2 years, I've learned so much more than my other 8 years, especially more than my Mrs. Miles year. Because of you, I've made an effort to try in PE class and even though I still may not get straight A's because of this class, My last year of PE will bring so many more memories to come.

Also thanks to all my classmates and changing my life in whatever little way you have. I'll miss you all.

An Ode to the Grind

A friend once asked me: "Why do you do the grind?" I thought about this and the only thing I could come up with was: "Because I'm insane." Later that day, I thought about it again and I came to a decisive conclusion. Yes, I'm insane (FYI, none of this actually happened. I'm just adding this for dramatic purposes). No, really. Why would I of all people love to hike up a 2,830 step staircase? I used to hate it, and now, after my 10th grind, I've learned to love it. If you haven't figured out already, I hiked the Grouse Grind on the weekend.

I hiked the grind in 2 hours, mediocre I know. On my way up, I realized how important motivation was because I would only be able to climb a few steps before having to rest again. Then, halfway through the final quarter, I stumbled across my friend and he was on his way to finish just over an hour. Anyways, I hiked up with him and didn't stop for the rest of the way. If he hadn't come, I probably would have taken 3 or 4 more breaks during that climb. On the way, he stopped to talk to a random stranger:

"The Grind brings a real sense of community. Even though we are individual hikers, we are all hurting toward one goal together."

It really made me want to steal the quote and make it my own.