Here we are in January - and all anyone seems to be talking about is their upcoming race season... I know, I know... the time flies by and we must be prepared for those early season races... I'm just jealous!
I never even imagined that I would not be running by now when this hip initially gave out last April. I figured, as time went on, that I would be running by the end of May, then the end of last summer... then Hallowe'en... then Christmas... the hopeful dates of return to sport came and went without much fanfare.
January is now here and I am officially 'not training' - I even had to cancel my coaching sessions because let's face it - I can't run or bike right now without extruciating pain. It's very frustrating. However, the good news, I guess, is that my new focus is REHAB. Serious, full-time rehab without any half-assed attempts at riding or running, since all it amounts to is another setback.
I've been told that '2012 will be a good year' by my physiotherapist. I'm not sure I really believe that as yet but I'm trying to keep an open mind. As I sit at my desk (NOT completely uncomfortable for the first time in about 2 months) I admit I'm feeling somewhat encouraged... :)
If I can sit at my desk pain-FREE by my birthday (the 26th) I will be ecstatic because that means I will be able to sit on my bike again (she's gathering dust on a wall rack and I feel miserably guilty every day when I go home and see her hanging there).
So, in the spirit of being happy for others and what they are doing... tell me: what races do YOU have coming up? Are you planning your first Ironman or your first try-a-tri or half-marathon or what..?
I shall attempt to live vicariously through your sporting endeavours... for now at least...
;)
Monday, January 16, 2012
Friday, December 30, 2011
Out With the Old...
I've never understood the whole concept of celebration and partying on New Year's Eve. I mean, I get the concept of celebrating what's to come but for me, this time is all about reflection over the year that's ending.
Hard to believe 2011 is almost over. The year has flown by, as they tend to do as we age. It's hard to believe I've been rehabbing the same, nagging injury for 9 months now. It's hard to believe I have not imploded from frustration as yet... there have been many dark days when I felt alternately depressed, angry or hopeless.
I've had mood swings from elation at being able to run for 5 minutes at a time to being certain that I'm too old and broken to pursue this sport and might as well quit my training dreams and be done with it...
It wasn't a year of notable personal athletic pursuits or achievements. Very disappointing, considering how promising things were looking right up until about March 2011.
Ah well, such is life... it's times like these that have a way of teaching you to appreciate the other things that happen along the way.
As I was slogging out my exercises in physio the other day, I glanced over and saw a young woman in a wheelchair who had no use of her legs. She was smiling and happy as she did her upper body and core exercises with her therapist and she was so grateful to be able to do so successfully. I smiled with her.
I guess that was my miracle for the day. It made me feel very humble and small-minded to be bitter about my hip/groin injury keeping me from running and biking when instead, I have a lot to be grateful for in my life and I need to remember to appreciate every ounce of it.
As I left the clinic I had a bit of a bounce back in my gait and wished that woman well in my heart as I said a silent 'Thank you' to her for the lesson.
Moving forward, I really hope that 2012 brings a year of happiness and good health for all.
Happy New Year - one and all!
Hard to believe 2011 is almost over. The year has flown by, as they tend to do as we age. It's hard to believe I've been rehabbing the same, nagging injury for 9 months now. It's hard to believe I have not imploded from frustration as yet... there have been many dark days when I felt alternately depressed, angry or hopeless.
I've had mood swings from elation at being able to run for 5 minutes at a time to being certain that I'm too old and broken to pursue this sport and might as well quit my training dreams and be done with it...
It wasn't a year of notable personal athletic pursuits or achievements. Very disappointing, considering how promising things were looking right up until about March 2011.
Ah well, such is life... it's times like these that have a way of teaching you to appreciate the other things that happen along the way.
As I was slogging out my exercises in physio the other day, I glanced over and saw a young woman in a wheelchair who had no use of her legs. She was smiling and happy as she did her upper body and core exercises with her therapist and she was so grateful to be able to do so successfully. I smiled with her.
I guess that was my miracle for the day. It made me feel very humble and small-minded to be bitter about my hip/groin injury keeping me from running and biking when instead, I have a lot to be grateful for in my life and I need to remember to appreciate every ounce of it.
As I left the clinic I had a bit of a bounce back in my gait and wished that woman well in my heart as I said a silent 'Thank you' to her for the lesson.
Moving forward, I really hope that 2012 brings a year of happiness and good health for all.
Happy New Year - one and all!
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