Someone Remind Me That I'm Not 18 Anymore

Just a quick note. If you're not into graphic gross pictures, don't click on the two links below. It's not too bad, but I thought I'd warn you.

So, playing softball tonight, and when I was coaching first (when I'm not up to bat) I'm telling the runners to be aggressive, because the other team's outfielders were being lazy in getting the balls back into the infield. So, we're doing well - many of our singles are turning into doubles, right?

So I should take my own advice, right?

I get a line shot into shallow left field, and I come hard around first base. Seeing that the left fielder is taking his sweet time, I turn and haul ass towards 2nd base. The guy sees me coming, picks the ball up and throws a PERFECT throw to second.

I'm running full speed and see this, so my instincts kicked in. SLIDE - and make it with a slide I'm pretty damn proud of, and get under the tag. SAFE.

Small details I left out -

1: The field isn't maintained so it's all rocks and hard as heck.
2: I was wearing shorts.

So, here's the pictures of the damage:

Picture One Picture Two

My leg is KILLING me right now, throbbing as I type. I've got a strong workout in the morning - we're doing all power cardio - wind sprints, T-drills, jump rope, some boxing if we can get it in .. here's for hoping the leg is ready.

Just thought I'd share my softball "badge of honor". You guys would understand.