Happy Thursday peeps! I’m in a better mood today than I was yesterday and that has a lot to do with my running buds. Last night I went a mile challenge at the track which hosted a veritable who’s who of local speedy folks. I got to promote my race and watch really fast people tear it up. A few of us headed out for beers and food after and I must admit that this really cheered me up. If I can’t run then I’ll at least be a damn fine athletic supporter.
I was pretty grumpy about this leg at the beginning of the week and even grumpier when I went to swim (just pull – no kicking!) on Tuesday and the pool was closed due to poop. Yep. Some kid had Caddyshacked it up. Ever get a literal sign that you shouldn’t be working out? This was mine.
I’ve made it to day 4 of NWW (No Workout Week) and I’m hanging in there. I did some sit ups, push ups, and planks this morning and followed that up with my PT stretches and exercises. My leg doesn’t hurt when I walk but I’m getting a random twinge here and there while sitting. Anyone know what that’s all about?
Looking over my goals on what I wanted accomplish this week, I’m actually doing very well. I’ve been promoting my race, I’ve cleaned my house, I’ve made one actual meal and am making another one tonight for Jess at Cuban Running Crisis. We’re having an injury party where there will be both wine and whine. I still need to wash my car and Lloyd but otherwise this whole not working out thing definitely opens up your calendar.
Dealing with an injury is certainly no fun but today, I’m so thankful for friends and bloggers who have previously been injured and have come out on the other side. Obviously I’m not thankful they were injured cause being injured blows, but I have their recovery stories to look to for examples. And to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Both Red at Caution: Redhead Running and Lindsay at Chasing the Kenyans have dealt with some serious running set backs and both of them handled these rough patches with grace and humor.
Moving forward I’m really hoping that this whole NWW does my leg a lot of good cause I don’t know how long I can go without at least swimming or biking. Apparently the hamstring is a beeyotch to heal.
What are you thankful for today?
heh, athletic supporter.
I am Thankful for thoughtful friends. 🙂
Planking is so last year. It's all about "owling" now.
Oh…nevermind…you meant the exercise.
I believe "athletic supporter" should be an acknowledged olympic event 😉
I suddenly want a Baby Ruth bar.
Beers and food cheer me up too! It's nice to be a jock strap sometimes…..
Athletic Supporter
A new word like Caddyshacked
What else is there to be thankful for?
What's a little poo gonna hurt? I hope the weather has been hot and therefore somewhat of a "treat" to have the week off. I also hope that your week is only a week, unlike my "I'll take off 1-month" and turned into 6-7. Other than the twinge, does it seem to be feeling better?? Healing hugs!
Doody..
this, Caddyshacked and Athletic Supporter make my week. (its been a rough one)
Oddly enough I like swimming with a pull thingy. It must have been those 5 kids killing my core because I can swim kind of fast when my legs are held up 🙂 hang in there, hammy will get better.
Twinge could be some healing going on – – I still say swim your a$$ off (no kick I guess – then you can be like myself and most triathletes – no kick!). And bike if you don't think it will aggravate it (does not seem like it would) The running will come back quickly!
twinge? have you had PT look at your periformis? starts deeeeep in the buttocks and comes around the back of your leg.
What are you thankful for today? Boy bands? (Yes.) The ability to run? That PR you successfully snagged this weekend? Your mom? Your own puppy? The puppy you’re planning to give to me? (Yes.) Tell me now.
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We're having an injury party where there will be both wine and whine. I still need to wash my car and Lloyd but otherwise this whole not working out thing definitely opens up your calendar.