Dear PickleballChicks,

Last night I was tired before I even hit the court. But I went because some of my besties were going to be there and, importantly, I knew there would be good snacks.

Sometime in game 1 my knee whispered, I want to be watching Netflix. But the whisper was quiet, so I was like, suck it up knee.

Sometime in game 4, my right eye started twitching. Like full on, twitch twitch twitch… and it kept twitching for like the longest, weirdest 15 seconds of all time. About this time my knee said, yes, we should go home and watch Netflix. Eye agrees.

During the twitchfest, I was thinking, Is it possible I’m having some kind of medical episode right now?

What did I do?

I returned the serve, with half of my usual clear vision, and kept playing. Yes, the twitching stopped in case any of you are calling 9-1-1 for me right now.

So fellow Chicks, here’s the question of the day: Have you ever kept playing when your body, or perhaps a twitching eye 😂, was clearly telling you it was done?

I know I have and not just last night.

It all makes me think, maybe sometimes the win is listening to your body parts, putting your paddle down, grabbing some of the fabulous snacks, and cheering your fellow players on from the sideline.

It’s just food for thought from this “one more game” Chick to another. 🙂

Cheers to all of you and remember, just being on the court (or happily watching from the sidelines) IS the win.

Sharon!

Head Chick and Tickled Pink Founder of PickleballChicks

P.S. Let’s inspire each other to take a break when we need one! Snap a photo of yourself taking care of your body by TAKING A BREAK courtside or happily doing something that has absolutely nothing to do with pickleball. OR shoot us a note about having the self-discipline to stop when you needed to. Email photo or story to hello@pickleballchicks.org or post in our Facebook group. ​