And that's what I need to change.
Perhaps this downtime is good for me because it forces me to take stock. I know that once again I've let the training become a little too important. Not that I apologize for it because I know it comes with the territory. Anything that requires sustained focus and determination, has the potential to become all consuming.
But alas, I know that the universe will continue on it's merry path regardless of whether I'm fit, or fat. And on top of that, I have on many occasions preached the theory that predicting any future state based on a current incident or situation, is practically futile. As such I wish to learn how to take this in stride.
To elaborate a bit on my injury however, it is frustrating because initially it didn't seem to be much of a problem. After the snow fort incident I never missed a workout for a week. It wasn't until after the 2 days of shed work that I really started to struggle. After doing a little anatomy research today, I'm pretty sure it's a cartilage problem instead of bone. That may seem like a good thing but apparently cartilage is notoriously slow at healing. In my research I was shocked to learn that the front part of your rib cage is primarily cartilage.
But both odd John and old Roo seem to think that I should suck it up and get with the program so tomorrow I will give it the old college try. I bought a stretchy thing to wrap myself in and I promise to get on my bike right after I get the kids off to school. The good thing is that I should be well rested just in time for my bike test. Wish me luck!
And totally unrelated, is everyone as excited about Xmas as I am? Only 9 more sleeps!!
"What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals."---Henry David Thoreau
Love
Peter
Perhaps this downtime is good for me because it forces me to take stock. I know that once again I've let the training become a little too important. Not that I apologize for it because I know it comes with the territory. Anything that requires sustained focus and determination, has the potential to become all consuming.
But alas, I know that the universe will continue on it's merry path regardless of whether I'm fit, or fat. And on top of that, I have on many occasions preached the theory that predicting any future state based on a current incident or situation, is practically futile. As such I wish to learn how to take this in stride.
To elaborate a bit on my injury however, it is frustrating because initially it didn't seem to be much of a problem. After the snow fort incident I never missed a workout for a week. It wasn't until after the 2 days of shed work that I really started to struggle. After doing a little anatomy research today, I'm pretty sure it's a cartilage problem instead of bone. That may seem like a good thing but apparently cartilage is notoriously slow at healing. In my research I was shocked to learn that the front part of your rib cage is primarily cartilage.
But both odd John and old Roo seem to think that I should suck it up and get with the program so tomorrow I will give it the old college try. I bought a stretchy thing to wrap myself in and I promise to get on my bike right after I get the kids off to school. The good thing is that I should be well rested just in time for my bike test. Wish me luck!
And totally unrelated, is everyone as excited about Xmas as I am? Only 9 more sleeps!!
"What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals."---Henry David Thoreau
Love
Peter
Having detached several ribs and numerous other bones at the soft tissue, I can attest to the time and the pain. If you totally rested for 6 to 8 weeks or so, it would heal faster and you would have less pain. You never do that and never will so suck it up. I would suggest a course of over the counter anti inflammatory drugs like advil or something for a few weeks will also make a huge difference....and love, lots of love. That always helps!
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