Back Competing

This season started with the Peninsula team league.  I've played 6 matches and lost only two.  The loses all came at the start of the season.  My last match was with the same player I first played and lost to.  It was very satisfying to win what I believe was a good match up.  I don't believe the other player was all that strong, but I still needed to keep calm and focused.  So far this return to play has been very good.  I put in a strong training effort at the beginning and it has paid off.  My physical conditioning is good and better than most in my class now.  I dropped to a good playing weight and my knees and legs are strong as a result.  I feel I can focus on competitive toughness rather than worrying about my physical condition. I really couldn't be happier.