Monday, July 6, 2009

Things I've Learned

I like to run. I've always liked to run. But I haven't done any running for a long time. I wanted to get back into shape , so I started walking. Then I decided to train for a 5K. I'd already been walking about 4 1/2 miles. I started running. I was at one mile after the first week. I was at two miles at the end of the second week. Week three I injured my knee. I could not have been more frustrated. I knew I couldn't run on it. I did strengthening exercises and walked, but that didn't help. Everything I did just aggravated it. And, quite frankly, I was aggravated with it. All I could do was cry through every workout and shake my fists at the injury gods.

Enough of that. Down to the things I learned:

1) Get a program before you start to train.
2) Don't push your body beyond its ability to healthily respond.
3) Injuries really ____. (Fill in the blank. And remember to watch your language.)
4) Running is the bomb. (Okay, I already knew that, but it's still true.)
5) When you set a goal, there's always someone or something that's more than willing to shoot you down.
6) Don't listen to them/it.

I found out that I strained the bursa something something in my knee and I'm on anti-inflammatories. I have a week to do non-jarring physical activity. If it doesn't get better, I have to get x-rays and possibly never run again. That would really be the pits.

I'm being positive, though. It will get better. I will run again. Even if it kills me.

7 comments:

  1. I'm praying for you, Shari. I really hope that you're able to run again. You have such a great attitude and I'm proud of you for wanting to run and do better for yourself. I'm crossin' my fingers and wingin' my prayers!

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  2. Well not if it KILLS you, right?

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  3. Thanks Laura!

    And Jill, yes. Even if it KILLS me!

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  4. Hey I like to run too, but I'm not that good at it, and I get all yucky-sweaty. Gross.

    It also makes my hip, ankles, knees, sides, head, nose hurt. But you gotta love those endorphins! (good luck on the x-ray. I hope it's nothing serious.)

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  5. Wow, Shari, I'm sure you are not enjoying the pain, but I still admire you for doing it!!

    I hope you recover soon...

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  6. You're my hero. I love your attitude and determination. I just love you! (((hugs))) missing you bunches.

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  7. You're inspiring. Hope your knee feels better soon.

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