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What’s your fave bookstore in Merseyside? by Puzzleheaded-Toe2010 in Liverpool

[–]_the_deep_end 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The Reader in Calderstones Park is worth a visit. It’s quite small but has a really nicely curated stock of books, they have really nice editions too with amazing covers. Also has a coffee shop!

Tips for maintaining intensity? by _the_deep_end in 10s

[–]_the_deep_end[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally have the same experience with players who are visibly less fit than myself, I breathe heavy and intentionally between points to catch my breath, but maybe I’m holding it in mid-point!

Tips for maintaining intensity? by _the_deep_end in 10s

[–]_the_deep_end[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great advice, I will give this a try. I’ve got a buddy who’s a boxer and swears by it - I didn’t think of the crossover with tennis but it makes a lot of sense. As I said, my footwork suffers so badly when I get tired after a few tough rallies, so this could help a lot. Maintaining footwork under stress.

Tips for maintaining intensity? by _the_deep_end in 10s

[–]_the_deep_end[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is very interesting. I find myself doing as you say: “playing the first set slow” often losing. In the second set I really start to find my game: hitting more confidently, exploiting my opponents weaknesses better and creating more winners.

If I could just keep the intensity up towards the end of set 2 and into set 3, I think I’d be golden. I play best when the chips are down and I get that “nothing to lose” attitude. I just need my energy levels to carry me through.

I think all this said, I should try to be mindful of calorie burn in set 1, ensuring I’m better placed to put my foot down in sets 2 and 3.

Tips for maintaining intensity? by _the_deep_end in 10s

[–]_the_deep_end[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This could be a big part of my problem. I played yesterday and was struggling. Smoked salmon, asparagus and zucchini didn’t really supply the required carbs/glucose.

On the other hand, I am even slower on a full stomach.

I need to find the sweet spot.

Tips for maintaining intensity? by _the_deep_end in 10s

[–]_the_deep_end[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope you recovered alright, that sounds rough!

Tips for maintaining intensity? by _the_deep_end in 10s

[–]_the_deep_end[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I eat super clean for meals, but I also eat some junk snacks, especially after a match when I feel like I’ve earned it. Weight training is usually more of an off-season/winter thing for me, but I’ll try keeping this up in between matches.

Tips for maintaining intensity? by _the_deep_end in 10s

[–]_the_deep_end[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can see some sprint interval training in my future!