Life in the alternative...
I just tried to do some kind of workout on my treadmill. I knew while I was warming up that it was going to be a no go though I tried to remain hopeful and thought I might be ok when my muscles got warmer. However, I could feel the pulling the minute that I started running. So I stopped. I am trying not to be despondent. Maybe writing this will help me to feel better.
This morning, I am going to make a physio appointment. I think the injury might have something to do with my back as I felt completely lopsided on my treadmill this morning. I am reminded of a time last Fall when I injured my back and I felt like my torso was attached at an angle to my lower extremities. The physiotherapist told me then that my back was the source of a former pioformis problem which I had put down to a running injury (when I was training at the 10k distance a couple of years ago).
Anyway... looks like I'm going to have to come up with a plan B. I think I have to let go of my expectation of being fit enough to do the marathon in July. I think that I probably have to think of this year as a transition year. I'm only just three months into my life as a non-smoker which is causing grief on the weight loss front. It's so like me to have expectations of myself to master both at the same time... sheesh...
This is about accepting the limits of reality. It sucks. I am going to fight it but I know I will lose.
Of course this is the Universe's way of teaching one the lessons of life. It is about learning how to cope and make healthier choices; figuring out what the important priorities are.
GOD only knows that I know this but it is something that I easily forget (willfully?) or blithely ignore.
Ordinarily in these kinds of moments, I would simply go to my neighbourhood McDonald's, eat half a pig and then smoke a pack of cigarettes. Without these options, I am forced to do something in the alternative... so maybe 2006 needs to be about figuring out how to choose life in the alternate ...
Today's word is choice.
This morning, I am going to make a physio appointment. I think the injury might have something to do with my back as I felt completely lopsided on my treadmill this morning. I am reminded of a time last Fall when I injured my back and I felt like my torso was attached at an angle to my lower extremities. The physiotherapist told me then that my back was the source of a former pioformis problem which I had put down to a running injury (when I was training at the 10k distance a couple of years ago).
Anyway... looks like I'm going to have to come up with a plan B. I think I have to let go of my expectation of being fit enough to do the marathon in July. I think that I probably have to think of this year as a transition year. I'm only just three months into my life as a non-smoker which is causing grief on the weight loss front. It's so like me to have expectations of myself to master both at the same time... sheesh...
This is about accepting the limits of reality. It sucks. I am going to fight it but I know I will lose.
Of course this is the Universe's way of teaching one the lessons of life. It is about learning how to cope and make healthier choices; figuring out what the important priorities are.
GOD only knows that I know this but it is something that I easily forget (willfully?) or blithely ignore.
Ordinarily in these kinds of moments, I would simply go to my neighbourhood McDonald's, eat half a pig and then smoke a pack of cigarettes. Without these options, I am forced to do something in the alternative... so maybe 2006 needs to be about figuring out how to choose life in the alternate ...
Today's word is choice.
posted by Scott at 5:48 AM
4 Comments:
definitely get in to the doc. I am sure you can cross train your way to health. And maybe even surprise yourself with a marathon this year still!
Ditto what Elizabeth and Susan said. Prevention is the key. Catch it early!
And it's ok if you aren't feeling the marathon this year. See what the doc says. Maybe it will be a half-marathon for you this year. Flexibility. Adaptability. Choice.
hang in there, scott!
see if your physio can get you a massage somewhere. those things do wonders for relaxing the muscles and allowing them to heal.
make sure you're getting plenty of stretching in, too!
best wishes for a speedy recovery!
Have you been stretching? I know that might be a dumb question, but stretching does amazing things.
Here's my $.02: if you have access to a swimming pool, get a flotation belt (water jogger) and go simulate running in the pool. You'll be running (in the deep end) without aggravating your current injury.
Hopefully you can pinpoint what the problem is and resolve it and then get back on track w/running soon!
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