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Gearing Up for Spring

Sooo as Spring has officially arrived, even though there is still currently a good 6 inches of snow on the ground ( Thanks a lot GROUNDHOG) I am looking forward to getting my 11th season as a Baseball Umpire underway.
 I have been going to physical therapy for the past 3 weeks and I can feel my legs, quads, calfs and knee  all getting stronger and stronger with each passing day. I have also been slowly ramping up my workouts, and yesterday was able to complete my first mile.   Though I can't run just yet, I was walking at a brisk pace of 3.2 mph which resulted in a 18 minute mile. This is a huge accomplishment for me since, I hadn't been able to get on a treadmill since the injury to my knee back in February.
 I have also continued to receive and expand my umpiring schedule and am now upto 20 games. My first will be April 8th on the bases. My first plate game will be Wednesday the 10th and I can't wait to get out there and show everyone just what I learned while I was down at Umpire School.
Its been a long winter. One of many life changes, improvements, experiences and a winter I will never forget. Though it is also one  that I wish would end very soon, so I can't get out there and be doing what I love.

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