I have not played soccer since early November and decided this morning it was time to start training for the spring season. I arrived at the Edge Sports Center turf field at 6 AM only to discover I was half an hour early and the only one there. I used the time to stretch, warm up, and grab this photo of the pressurized dome bubble. Despite all the trekking I did in December, I was shocked by my dismal state of conditioning. Halfway through the two-hour session, I was completely exhausted, my muscles fatigued and my knees on fire. I wisely stopped before injuring anything and wondered during my drive home if this might be my last soccer season. Proper training will restore my stamina and strength but I may have reached the limit of what Ibuprofen will do for my knees. Only time will tell.