Just... not ready
OK - I haven't reffed in two weeks. I banged up my knee pretty good and only started exercising on it again earlier in the week. I turned down the U19 boys state cup final, saying that while I'd love to do it, I don't think that's the game we want to test out my knee on. It sucks, but I try to be honest and do what's best for the game, even if it means taking me off of it.So my "test" game was a first division women's game. Unlike the men's leagues, where there's a "rec" (and do those quotes need to be there - see my dozens of entries about that topic) and a competitive league; the women have just one league with a rec division. Although, even with highly competitive college teams (playing unofficially, of course) - it's a much lighter atmosphere than what you'd see in a NCAA game. For the most part, and all three of noted this, we really didn't have to be there.
But while I got through the ninety minutes unscathed, I'm sorry to report that my knee is still not ready. I'm not sure much is psychological and how much is physical, but I kept "feeling" my knee as I ran - it didn't hurt, but it didn't feel right, either - more unstable than anything. I stayed in position, but my attention was torn between the game and keeping myself in one piece (there were several ankle-buster-type holes, and those easily translate upwards.
I think I need at least another week or two off for it to firm up. Which means I'll be back in pre-season form by the end of the season. Blech.
Did you get your knee checked out by a doctor? If it’s feeling unstable, it might mean ligament damage/sprain. I had a very minor sprain on my right knee about a year ago, and I had to wear one of those padded knee braces just to feel comfortable. It was really bad when I would AR. The side-to-side motion was a killer.
It took me about 2-3 months before it felt normal.
jkreuzig () - 01 September '09 - 18:06
Hope it is nothing to serious. I hate to be out of the loop as well. When I get back into the swing I feel off the first few matches.Campeon () (URL) - 02 September '09 - 01:58