Success

What a stressful final.  Our team completely outclassed the other with a good passing game while all the opponents did was "hoof" the ball up the park.  We scored half way through the first half after Ali laid on the pass to the striker who finished but we must have missed another 5 chances to go 2 up.  All the time we were on edge as with the wet and windy conditions the boys could have lost to an error.  However they held out and picked up a nice trophy and medal which they deserved.  We managed not to have anyone sent off whereas 3 players from various teams were sent off against us which shows how physical the game is and why discipline is important in achieving an objective.
Now I'm off to Center Parcs to relax with some light training just to tick over on my recovery week.  Unfortunately the planned swim won't be happening due to the size of the pool and the booked activities that mean there is little swimming time available.  So I am off for a run in this beautiful forrest and as I am typing the rain has gone off and the sun is out so I'd better hurry up!  This will be followed by a 3 hour session with my wife in the spa - all part of destressing.  Relaxation is an important part of recovery which is an essential park of endurance training.  I know, it's tough but someones got to do it!