I have the green light to run again! Yes, ok I am really pleased, BUT only every other day. It is progress after 3 weeks of total rest but I just so much want to be running and running fast. I want to feel the air burning my lungs again. However, I have to be patient and run easy just to ease myself back into it again. I feel unfit, like I have just rolled the dice and moved on to the largest snake on the snake and ladders board right back to square one!
Being injured is a pain, and for a runner it is dam right frustrating. I have had internal turmoil, wanting to run, but being sensible and doing the right thing so I can get back to it as soon as my body will heal. I pulled a boney attachment so it takes about 3 months to totally repair, so really I am up with just 2 months since I did it. (See trying to be positive!) Not running really makes me appreciate how much I love running, how much I need it to think straight, to sleep well and to be happy. I miss the endorphins. 'Well could you not cross train I hear you cry?' The truth is no, the area I have injured and the type of injury required total rest, minimal leg movement. I wanted too, and felt guilty for not trying to hold onto some fitness, but then I wanted what was best for the injury. See turmoil!
I am now hoping the worst is now behind me and maybe round the corner their is a nice ladder to help me on my way again...OK, I can dream, we all no there are no quick fixes for getting fit again! Roll on the hard work!
It must be hard for you to be out for three weeks. You some it up well, when we're out you really appreciate the running. I have an achilles strain at the moment, I've changed my trainers and am trying to cautiously run through it! PS if you get a chance it would be great if you could check out my blog http://runningokintheuk.blogspot.com/
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