it’s been a while since I’ve dealt with an injury that I feel I need to take actual time off. The last time was two years ago post Lei-Out when I thought I had done damage to my new ACL. (I hadn’t). I’ve had little things here and there but I’ve kept at it and pushed through.
I’m now two-ish weeks into knee pain with five days of no running and only limited gym time. I’m not sure what I did, although I don’t think it’s something worse than inflammation and/or over use but it’s frustrating. I’m worried about the next 3-4 months with the various races I have planned. I’m trying to have patience but it’s hard because... I’m me. It’s hard for me not to workout and, really, to work out hard. I miss that feeling and I can feel myself wah-wahing a bit in life.
I did do OT this am and, while it hurt some during the process, this afternoon it’s no worse than before. I soaked in a bath and am trying Icy Hot. For some reason straight ice hasn’t helped this far. I’m trying to focus on stretching and, assuming I’m coming back and gearing up for Hyannis, I’ll need to keep an eye on how I feel and ease back into this.
I try to always remember that a rest time isn’t an end game decision. There will be more time to come back and figure things out.
No comments:
Post a Comment