Living Life To The Fullest
If you're like me, you tough it out after a bike accident, if nothing seems broken at the time. If you're moving, your first worry is about your bike. Then you'll squirt you're water bottle over the blood draining down your leg, then climb back on the bike (assuming your helmet didn't hit). In my... Continue Reading →
Training for my first Ironman race last year was quite an adventure. I tested my body and mind in ways I hadn't considered before. But the toughest test wasn't the hours in the swimming pool, or the runs, or battling the 105 degree Arizona temperatures on bike rides. The toughest challenge was staying safe on... Continue Reading →
What Was I Thinking? I signed up for my first Ironman ever this past year. Then had to figure out how in the world I'd get to the finish. No way would I be able to actually run during the race, between a nasty disc or two in my back, and some hip issues. But... Continue Reading →
Each person's struggles are different. It's how we respond to them that define who we are. I hope this post helps anyone struggling with chronic sports injuries to never give up. If you know me, then you know I’ve struggled with chronic sports injuries for well over 10 years. Maybe 15. I stopped counting. It’s... Continue Reading →
It's been pouring today. It’s a lot like I feel. I started the day early at work so I could take off for a bit and go get assessed at PT. Kinda dreaded it all day yesterday, because I know it means pain. This morning, I managed to compartmentalize the fear: got up, went to... Continue Reading →
Last night- no extra pain! Yay! It is all there- just dull. Totally looking forward to getting the physical therapist to assess it the end of this week. I managed to drop the excuses and get to the YMCA today for about 30 minutes of intervals on the elliptical. The rest of the day was... Continue Reading →
