Swimming blues

I don't like swimming. I can't quite control my breathing in the pool. I get tired and sloppy and feel like I'm going to drown. I'm going to look into that hydro-running thing people keep talking about.

I belong to the local YMCA and plan on taking a class next week there to see what it's all about. Who wants to join me?

I really didn't want to swim today so I decided to try the elliptical. I was pleasantly surprised! I did a 30 min hill interval while I listened to 'Yes please' by Amy Poehler (so funny). The time just flew by as I giggled out loud. Lucky for me their were only two other people in the cardio section, who also had headphones on and didn't hear me or acknowledged my laughter.

Running while taking a photo =blurry photo

Monday mile

My typical day started with an alarm going off at 4am...yawwwwnnn.
Work was busy, lots of ICU admissions throughout the day. I left very excited at 3pm because today is the day! Today I gift myself a mile. I know to you, what's one mile? But to me its the beginning of my ability to start training again. Since its only a mile I planned to do spin class at 6pm. Phil is joining me.
Did you see the yawwnnn at 4am? Yeah, that same yawn followed me to 3pm so when I got home and sat on my bed to change into my running gear, my eyes tricked me into a 45 min nap, sneakers on and all. Does this happen to anyone else?

I sprung up out of bed with a panic...what time is it? what day is it? what have I done? Once all my cognitive faculties were back in order I finished getting dressed and out the door! One mile whoohoo, here we go!

My turning point

My turning point...

I was feeling discouraged, after about three weeks of rest including a lovely weekend getaway with just the girls!

Excited!

Ready for the good news?!

No stress fracture...phew! I had a lovely experience at CNY Orthopedic Sports Medicine PC. I saw Robert, who was quick to laugh at my inability to refrain from running. He called me a 'typical runner' and said at this point I should only hope that I decided to listen to my body before it was too late...and I did. It was nice to hear someone call me a 'typical runner' even though it was in a negative context. Like I said before, I run, it's what I do, but never really put my self in the category as other runners...but now I have proof! Not only am I a runner, I am a typical one. Hopefully I'll progress to an elite runner at somepoint! A girl can dream, a girl can dream.

Too much Too soon

Yeah yeah, you knew it didn't you? Too soon to jump back in, huh? Everyone looks at me like I'm crazy. "10 slow miles?" What's wrong with you??? When your injured you don't run until the pain is completely gone. Then, and only then, do you run a couple miles...not 10!

You are all right...even you dad. He thinks I'm stubborn and now I can see his point.

My leg hurts, it has a lump. I made an appointment with a local sports medicine doctor because I now realized I can't be trusted to follow my own instincts. I'm clouded by my ambition to get back out there. I don't want to miss anymore training runs.

I visited with a physical therapist in my local hospital and got a full assessment, I spoke to two orthopedic PA's, and a slue of my colleges...they all say the same thing. Rest! Don't run! Ice, Compression, oh and don't run! Insert sad face.

Rest..or not so much?

So I decided to take this injury seriously. I haven't been so disciplined in the past. I bought a roller and have tried rolling regularly. A little ice here and there and an investment in some purple compression socks and I'm on my way to recovery! I've found that If you ice your sore spot first the rolling doesn't make you scream as loud..seriously ouch! I went for a sports massage and of course rested. Meaning I haven't run on it. I realized I definitely don't get enough massages!!

I continue to do spin class and swim but until it's healed I mustn't test fate.

This is super hard for me. I was in my groove, excited for each longer run. Hitting/ exceeding my target times. Enjoying the encouraging supportive person in my head (sometimes the mental aspect of running can be the hardest) This set back has made me reflect and really deepen my love for the road.

It hasn't gotten much worse in a week of rest. Last week was my scheduled 17 mile long run, but I knew that wouldn't be smart, so I decided to start back slow. I set out for 10 relaxing miles.

Finding time

Apparently I've been talking about wanting to blog relentlessly. My husband did his research and set this up for me and told me to get to work! I know what I wanna write about...EVERYTHING! But how do you find the time?
Well, I realized the time is always there, its the prioritization that I'm lacking. So here it goes My first actual post...How's it going so far?