We won!! Yeah! Our record is 3-0. I missed the first 2 games because of two reasons, 1. I signed up late and didn't know the first game happened until it was already over 2. I didn't get my picture in on time. Didn't really know that was a major thing until they told me I couldn't play. Anyway, all that to say, I'm in and playing. What excitement and fun!
I was a bit nervous when I stepped into my cleats I hadn't worn in quite a while. Good thing they still fit. I played the whole game (you have to have 4 girls on the field at all times - and we only had 4 girls there). I was hoping for a sub at several points in the game.
A few things I noticed:
1. I'm not as fast as I used to be. Am I getting older?
2. It takes a bit for the men to pass a newcomer the ball. Not that I'm blaming them (they don't know me or my skills), but passing is a key element in soccer. I'm sure they didn't want to pass the ball to me and then me end of losing it, but there is always that risk in soccer.
3. Running several times a week for a half hour is not good conditioning for playing a soccer game. I am so sore!! The night after I played, I awoke at 2:30am and was wide awake. I mean not a bit of tiredness in me. Since my body was in pain, I decided to stretch and drink some gatorade. I'm sure there were electrolytes that weren't replenished. This is when I'm thankful for a dog. I didn't want to wake up ADB, so I went to the living room and of course Bailey comes in too. What a great companion!! So, there I am stretching and drinking Gatorade with my puppy at my side. I did eventually head back to bed. ADB didn't even know I had left when I asked him in the morning. Guess I was super quiet.
4. I need some new shinguards. My old ones are pretty nasty, but they will do for a few more games.
5. I need to add some elements to my workout so I'm not so sore next week. My husband's office mate and some other people run some sprints in the morning at a track. I'm going to try to join them next week.
I'll keep you posted on how we are doing! I'm hoping that next week I won't be so sore. It's been a while since my muscles have cried out like this.
4 comments:
do p90x...it'll make you so sore that soccer won't be a big deal. happy to see a new post!
How exciting! I think it's great that you joined this team. Wish I could watch you play.
Also, I like the new look to your blog!
yippeee! Congratulations on winning the game and the new design...
Kennon was amazing this weekend. His message Saturday night pretty much changed my life.
AND Kennon told Dave that your husband's new life can be summed up in three words: golf, tennis & barbecue.
that's nappy flash - get some new shin guards!! you'll be back to flash stardom soon - your wheels were just a lil rusty, soon you'll just be a blur (oh memories of the JCC)!
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