Well I am like a pig in ... well you know. I have returned to gk training
with the others and have been cleared to dive and all. I have no more
restrictions during that training. I am just not allowed to play when we join up
with the field players. The docs and trainers don't want me to have any
contact. So playing is the only restriction left. I am enjoying being able to
dive around again. I am feeling pretty good. The legs still get abit tired
during reps, but that is just getting the training legs back. That will come
by the end of mini camp. Our gk coach Eddie is very pleased with where I am
at the moment. He said the other day that if you didn't know I had an injury
you wouldn't know by just watching me. So that was a nice boost to my
confidence. So I will continue to train with the gks until the end of mini camp.
Also I will continue in the weight room 2-3 days a week. But as the trainer
has informed me our emphasis is now getting me back to goalkeeping fitness.
It is nice to be back and to realize that the hard work in the weight room
has paid off. Now the next step will be to eventually play in a game but
that won't be until preseason starts. So for now I will simply concentrate on
my training.
Meanwhile the MLS playoffs are heating up. There were some great games this
weekend. I enjoyed the NY/DC series. I thought NY looked very good and
deserved to win. Matt Reis was his usual stellar self in New England's win in
the pk shootout. It makes for two very exciting conference finals.
Also its great to see/hear that Shay Given is back in training. I can't
wait to see him back on the field again.
Until next time.
buschy