"We must let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the one that is waiting for us."
Joseph Campbell
I do miss running...my foot is definitely getting better, but not run-ready yet. Seems I have an inflammed muscle that is squeezing a nerve in my foot (something like that). At least I can now go down the stairs without leaning on the handrail and I can walk with barely a perceptible limp. Still, I know I can't run yet. Everyday is better though, so maybe next week...I can't imagine it'll be much longer. Although, it feels like months, it's not even been three weeks. Funny how I lived 50 years of my life not running so obviously not missing it...then, I start running and one year later, I can't run for three weeks and it feels like forever. Just goes to show, how you never know :)
The good thing is that I've discovered biking, albeit on the cusp of winter...but, I've got that now and I'll have it to look forward to next summer. So, this week started off with a 20K bike ride yesterday, which made me smile. Also, I started my new workout. Marjorie (my trainer) came over Sunday and she put together a new program for me, that I can do in my very minimally equipped home gym. Today was the first day I completed the full workout. It's not too long, about forty minutes, so I'll be doing that twice a week. Plus, my Thursday night yoga has started again.
I can't wait to add running to my schedule again...did I mention that already :)
Cheers!
31 comments:
It's so hard when we have to take time off for an injury. I had the longest.summer.ever unable to run for 3 months. But you'll really appreciate it when you can get out there again. Trust me on that. :-)
Hopefully you'll be back at running again soon, but for now it sounds like you are having fun with the biking... get it in before the ice and snow!!
Isn't that nice to have a private coach...I would really like that to. I think that «Frida» is very pretty. You are amazing sis!
Between the home gym workout and biking, hopefully you'll hang on to your sanity while not running. It's tough, I know!
Give it time and don't risk a bigger injury! :) I'm sure you miss it terribly. So sorry!
However, biking is AWESOME!! Good for you!
I hope you feel better soon. I know how you feel. It sucks, but running will be bittersweet when you come back to it.
Anne, you're awesome. I always love your ability to keep things in perspective. I really need to take a card from you not just on the blog, but on the run, at work, with my wifey.
Thank you!
Sounds like a plan to me! Keep up the great attitude!
It's all such a question of perspective, isn't it? I saw an older neighbor of ours who has recently begun walking with a cane and I think how hard it must be for him to accept his reduced mobility...I hope I can be as graceful about it as you are when it inevitably happens to me.
I hear you! i seem to move two steps forward with a step back. Don't know why it certainly isn't from running. Meanwhile the biking continues and allllllllllllll the stretching I am doing. Enjoy that bike!
You're lucky to have a trainer, a home gym and a bike! That will definitely help get you through (what seems like an eternity, I know)! I'm sending many get well soon thoughts your way. Hang in there and take care of yourself!
Don't be in hurry, take your time and enjoy the biking. You have all the time to come back to your favourite sport. Late congrats to your son.
I know you miss it! Glad you are following your body though!
I can't imagine not running, well yes I can! Have been injured before too, you have a super attitude that will get you through and when it comes time it will be the sweetest of pleasures! Have a great weekend!
I feel your pain. Dont worry you will be back at it before you know it.
I am sure you are missing your runs, but think of how wonderful these other workouts are! It will be a nice balance for now, right?!
Trainer, home gym and bike: that gives you motivation. Moreover, biking makes you happier :)
Have a nice training Anne!
Glad you are keeping busy (and happy!) while you wait for your foot to heal, but hopefully you can get out for a run again soon!
fingers crossed over here that you're back out soon.
I TOTALLY understand the desire to run. Sending healing vibes your way and hooray on discovering biking. Maybe a tri is in your future? :o)
It's amazing how quickly running becomes addictive. I hope you'll be out there again soon.
You will be back running soon! I just know it:) Hang in there Anne and keep enjoying that bike!
Hi there!
I didn't realize you haven't been running for this long. hmmm...I'm sorry. I SOOO know the feeling! and the biking is actually great for your running/cadence when ya get back to it;)
Glad to hear your foot is improving. You'll be running before you know it. Great job embracing the cross training!
SOOO glad that your foot is getting better. Hang in there. I ran through the same issues last year. BUT, I was able to ride my bike through the winter!!
I'm with matty B.
Your attitude is awesome. So positive.
You'll be back in no time.
Glad you are enjoying biking. I biked to work yesterday and plan on doing a 35 mile ride this weekend. I enjoy it a lot and it is great cross training.
You will run . . . soon!
I love how busy you are even WITHOUT running. Your body will respond well because you take such great care of it.
Keep up the biking, it's a good complement to running because you get to cover alot of distance in a short amount of time, and you can take a rest and still keep moving :-)
Riding during the fall foliage peak can be almost as refreshing as running through it. Almost. You'll be back before you know it. Stay patient.
I hope you all better soon! =))
I hope you are running again soon. It's great that you are finding plenty of other things to do. A new workout is always fun. Hopefully you'll get some more days on the bike, too. :)
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