Hell Week

The first week of soccer practice is always known as hell week. It is usually the hardest week of the whole season. Well this past week was hell week for me. I still have 2 more days to go till we get our one day off, Sunday. So far we have been having 2 and a half hour practices, each starting with some sort of run. It usually is around 2 miles. My body has started to adjust, but is still a little sore. I am more tired than anything. I am really not a long distance runner. I rather do sprints. Most coaches focus on distance, when they should really be focusing on speed. The team is looking a little better than if first did. I was a little nervous that we weren't going to have descent skill on the team, I was thinking that practices would be a little more intense and people would know how to back people up, or even pass the ball. Some of these girls just shock me. When I played for Lindbergh's soccer team, our team could easily beat this Meramec team. I guess I am just going to have to adjust and take this opportunity to get back into the shape I need to be in and enjoy playing while I can. I have met some pretty cool girls though. So they make practice a little more exciting. Hopefully next week my body will be feeling better. My shins are killing me!