soccer team

I'm on a soccer team. We had our first practice yesterday. We're pretty good. Actually, we're really good.

It turned into 2 hours of pick up games.

I used to think that I was in shape...(used to...referring to less than 24 hours ago).

After about 20 minutes of playtime I was all hunched over trying not to spit up water.

...and today, my legs are incredibly soar. Mostly the inner muscles, which apparently don't get used on a long run.

I used to do this!

I used to do this everyday! 14 hours a week! sometimes more! 20 hours a week! and then go to dance class or ski team or track, and somehow do my homework and have friends!

i will have to get used to it again...because every wednesday for the next 8 or 9 weeks, i'll be playing soccer.... and if i avoid injury, i expect it to improve my race time.

(i just need to remember to stretch!)