For the past 3-4 years, I had been playing mixed basketball on Sunday nights after leaving my old Tuesday night men's team. As of a few weeks ago I've returned to Tuesday night men's basketball with a few of the guys from my mixed team, after we didn't have enough girls to keep the Sunday night team going, and a few new guys. And the first few games have been an eye-opener to remember how much faster and harder Tuesday night men's basketball is, even in the lower divisions.
On Sunday nights I was used to being able to use my 120kg frame to easily move most guys out of the way when posting up. Now they push right back into me.
I was used to only really having to run really hard for the second half of Sunday night games, as that's the half that men are allowed in the key. Now it's full-speed for the entire game.
I was used to being faster than most people on the court. Now I'm average.
The challenge of getting in condition again for Tuesday night basketball is humbling and exciting! It feels good to be average and get my ass kicked again. It puts some fire back into that part of my life. It forces me to get better, stronger and faster.
