So I Tried Playing Sports Like Carrie Underwood
Found out Carrie digs golf, volleyball, hiking—even axe throwing? Had to test that myself. Grabbed my sneakers and thought “how hard could it be?”
Started with volleyball Saturday at the community court. My serves kept smacking the net. Some kid shouted “You suck lady!” Brutal. Sweat soaking my shirt after 10 minutes. Carrie makes this look easy on Instagram. Reality check.
- First attempt: Served ball directly into my own face
- Second try: Tripped over own feet chasing a spike
- Third time: Sprained wrist high-fiving the net pole
Next morning hit hiking trails. Packed fancy protein bars like athletes do. Halfway up the hill:
- Protein bar #1: Dropped in dirt
- Water bottle: Leaked all over backpack
- Phone signal: Disappeared when I needed maps
Sat on a rock eating muddy snacks. Carrie probably hikes in full glam while I’m here looking like a lost raccoon.
Then came axe throwing. Walked into this hipster warehouse all confident. Instructor showed us the stance—legs apart, elbows tight. My axes:
- Throw #1: Hit floor with sad thud
- Throw #2: Ricocheted off the wall sideways
- Throw #3: Finally stuck… in the wooden beam ABOVE the target
Some bearded dude chuckled “Safety first Karen!” My name’s not even Karen.
Why Celebrity Workouts Lie
Carrie’s YouTube clips show perfect backhands. Mine? Spent $80 on volleyball knee pads just to trip walking to my car later. Left knee now purple.
Learned three things:
- Glam photos are scams – Nobody looks cute mid-sweat-puddle
- “Fun sports” require ER visits – That axe coulda took my toe off
- Adrenaline beats skill – Finished the hike cussing but did it
Found an old tennis rackent in my garage later. Whacked balls against the wall till sunset. No scorekeeping, no pressure. Just whack-thump-whack-thump. Finally got that “fun” feeling Carrie talks about. Probably sticking to that.
