That's pretty crazy for this girl who never goes a day or two without a run. The good news is that after my PT session two weeks ago I have been on a fast as shit route to healing. I can't believe how quickly I began to feel better after ten days on the couch. The bruise the size of a Montana is gone. The swelling in my thigh, which gave me a wicked thigh gap, is gone. I am no longer hobbling when I walk and wincing when I sit down on the toilet. In fact, all pain has completely vanished.
I rode my bike four times last week for a total of 70 miles. I felt amazing.
My two missed races came and went: The Bolder Boulder 10k and the Dirty Thirty 50k. On both race days I got on my bike and reminded myself I could do something even if it wasn't running. Life goes on.The pity parties have ceased and the look to the future has begun!
Being injured is GREAT! So FUN! Majorly MAGICAL! Here's why I love it:
1. Way less laundry for Ken to do.
2. Lots more time to watch the cat perfect his skills, like opening doors (this is just a picture; the videos were classic and so you should be following me on Instagram).
3. More time to post on the Gram
4. Many more chances to sleep in.
5. Don't have to remember to charge my GPS watch.
6. Not as hungry. Saving big bucks on food.
7. Don't have to get insulted when other runners don't wave at me cause you have to be running for that to happen.
8. That extra glass of wine at night won't be hurting my morning run cause you have to be running for that to happen.
9. No unnecessary chafing.
10. More time to clean out my photos. Here's one! (circa 2000....)
4 months pregnant with Emma
11. The refrigerator is really clean. Here's a picture! You'd think with all my extra time I'd find a way to go grocery shopping.
12. More time to look at social media and all the running, racing, PRs and good times I'm not having!
13. Finished my work HIPAA online training way before it was due!
14. No need to shower and use extra soap and water.
15. No crapping/peeing outside because there is always a bathroom nearby when you're on the couch!
16. Not caring that my name is spelled wrong on this bib because I didn't run the race! Hi, my name is Betj and I haven't run in 24 days.
17. Being horizontal you get to find spiders on the ceiling
Why does he have markings that look like a face? So eerie.
So, there's my attempt at a positive spin. Really, after I stopped being in pain and was able to walk and get on my bike, my mood shifted. I have PT tomorrow and will have the "when can I run discussion" that all PTs love. I am expecting to be able to at least try a short run or a run/walk in the next couple of weeks.
Fingers crossed, the Ragnar Northwest Passage Relay is ON!
Did you race this weekend? How was it?
What's one great thing about being injured?
What's worse, spiders or snakes? Snakes for sure.
SUAR
