7-17-97, 6:45 AM

I made it to the racquetball court at 6:45 AM. Leslie was there with a lady. They were playing a game. I knocked on the door. Leslie opened the door and began reprimanding me. The lady that was with her was standing behind her smiling. I stood there trying not to laugh.

Leslie finished fussing. She introduced me to Veronica. Veronica was a tall slender dark-skinned woman. When she smiled, she looked like a different person. She had probably been a model at one time. She had a kind voice when she greeted me and told me that she was a trainer and conditioning coach. I made a face. Veronica laughed and began the work out.

Veronica had me run the width and length of the court. She ran with me. I was okay for the first 7 or 8 minutes. I was trying to continue running, but I couldn’t keep up with Veronica. She let me stop and then showed me how to breathe. Her breathing techniques worked. I was able to run for 10 more minutes.

Next, she had me practice my swing.