One week down in the boot, hopefully only 3 more to go. While I'm trying to stay positive, I've been feeling sort of down. I miss my weekend long runs so much. I miss heading out the door early in the morning when it's still dark and watching the sun rise while I run. I miss that quiet time where I straighten out all the craziness in my head. And to top it off, we had some gorgeous weather last week and it killed me to be indoors working out and not outside enjoying the break in the heat and humidity. I am staying active though with swimming, biking and lifting, but it's just not the same. I had a successful second swim last week; swimming 1.5 miles in 57 minutes. I have no idea if that's good or not, but I was pretty happy I could swim 1.5 miles straight. I have my second round of Shock Wave therapy on Wednesday and am hoping to get cleared to do the elliptical. I'd love to be able to add something else to my routine since I don't really love swimming and an hour plus on the bike makes for a sore crotch. *sigh*
So in my attempt to stay positive, here are 5 plusses of not being able to run...
1) No chafing. I can't tell you how happy my ta-tas are right now.
2) I don't poop myself in the pool.
3) I haven't had an ache or pain in 2 weeks (other than the Achilles); my sciatica hasn't bothered me once.
4) No 4am wake up calls on Saturday morning.
5) A lot more free time on my weekends and I can actually enjoy coffee with Andy in the morning.
Don't get me wrong, I'd wake up at 4am tomorrow if it meant I could go for a run and I'd happily deal with any ache or pain and not complain if it meant I was running again. I'm just trying to find the silver lining and praying the next few weeks go fast...
Even though I hate the boot, it at least makes a good toy for my niece Grace. She liked dropping toys in the top of it and watching them come out the bottom.
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Hang in there... the time off from running will make you appreciate it even more when you get back to it. Meanwhile, happy swimming and biking. (Such a cute picture of your niece!)
I really totally understand how you are feeling. At first I had a hard time w/ it, but then I enjoyed every minute, knowing it wouldn't be for long. So enjoy those coffees with Andy and think of some things you can do in your free time. And can you lift upper body and get some good endorphins from that? Think of it as a cross training time and you are strengthening your swimming and other muscles and giving your lower body a rest. Hang in there. I totally do know how you feel!
great list of positives!
Awww! Love the list of positives thought :)
Hang tight...you'll be back at it soon! Hold on to that great attitude.
Hoping the next 3 weeks go fast for you!!
oh my gosh I have missed so much in a week!! Oh denise I'm so sorry you are stuck in a boot!! I know how frustrating it can be, but you've got the right attitude and I just know when you get back to being able to run again you'll have a renewed love for it
wait, you poop yourself while running? I missed that post. When you do get back to running i think you are going to be MUCH stronger after all this rest. I have a reallllly good feeling for your fall races. keep up the good work with biking, swimming and lifting, eventho you're not that into it, you're doing a really good job!! yeah for 1 week down!
You will come out stronger and rested on the other side of this and your motivation will be sky high. You're doing great with all the positives.
Swimming 1.5 miles is awesome. I know triathletes who don't swim that distance...which by the way is more than the swim portion of a 70.3....so way to go!!!!
Grace=too cute!
Woohoo, one down! I'm glad you've been able to find some positives, but I hope this remaining time flies by so you can get back to your usual running craziness!
Oh, man. I just caught up on your posts and I have to say I'm so sorry about your achilles. That just stinks!
Love that Grace has turned the boot into a toy, though!
Hang in there...
If you're not pooping yourself in the pool, you're not doing it right.
I think that should be on a t-shirt.
It's SO hard to sit on the sidelines! You are finding the silver lining, though--keep it up!
Everyone poops. :)
Sorry to hear about the time off!!! I hope you heal quickly!
Hey! I just stumbled across your blog... I'm also a Brooks ID member and just got my Marathon Maniacs status in June! We could be twins ... only you are much, much faster than I am. :)
Sorry to see you are injured.... be well and heal up quickly! Your positive attitude is sure to help. :)
xoxo,
A
Try to stay positive! I hope these next 3 weeks fly by for you.
No pooping in the pool - YEAY ;)
FYI, someone was awesome enough to share this w/ me -
http://www.pfitzinger.com/labreports/9wkH2O.htm
Hi Denise! This is Kristina, the trainer who wrote the Circuit Training for Runners Post on Run To The Finish. My blog is FreestyleFitnessAddiction.com
Which PT cert are you studying for? Are you going to become a trainer? If you have any questions you can ask away! ;)
have a wonderful night!!
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