Thursday 22 November 2012

Thankful Thursday

Today I am REALLY thankful for two people in my life ...................... my osteopath and my trainer (bet you thought I was going to say A and K didn't you ???)

While I am thankful for A and K, these past 10 days I have had occasion to visit my osteopath 4 times and my trainer zero times - none, zilch, not at all, nothing !!!  Why ?  Because of my stupid back injury from Warrior Dash.  Not that I am slating Warrior Dash here because I'm not - in fact we have all agreed that we will be doing it again next year.  I am lamenting the fact that maybe I should have been fitter before I tackled it and thus prevented my back injury !

The bottom line is that I have a back injury that I need to manage it properly to start with so that it doesn't hinder my training down the line. 

My osteo has been great - managing to see me and doing some dry needling, which, as painful as it is, certainly does aid and hasten the recovery process. 

My trainer has been great because he totally 'gets' my injury - he keeps telling me to rest up and give it a chance to recover so that I can get back to training sooner, even when I am chomping at the bit to get going NOW.  I feel very frustrated at not being able to do anything except get home, cook dinner, get the washing done, hop on the computer, play with my camera and crochet some more blankets.  I WANT TO TRAIN but I am learning (slowly it seems !!!) that if I go back to training too soon, it will mean that I will be out of action even longer.

So for the above two people, I am truly thankful - for their care of me and for the help that they have given, both physically and mentally, in helping me to understand that sooner isn't always better.

Now if my head would just accept this and buy into it 100% and stop playing mind games that go something along the lines of

"The longer you leave training, the more unfit you are getting."
"The longer you leave training, the less you are going to want to start again."
"The longer you leave training, the more you are going to battle to keep your weight under control."

then  I should be great !!

Today I am also thankful for going to my cupboard this morning and pulling out a pair of size 12 3/4 pants from Katies and having them fit me comfortably enough to wear them to work without feeling like I am going to get cut into two !!!

Linking in with We Heart Life for Thankful Thursday - so why not pop over and share some blog love around with everyone ?

Have the best week ever !

TFTD : Act as if it is impossoble to fail and it will be.

12 comments:

  1. it sounds like you have a very wise team behind you... now listen to them woman!!! hope you are feeling better soon xx

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    1. Thanks Lyndal - I hope so too !!!
      Have the best birthday and a great weekend !
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  2. Hope you rest and recover soon, keep listening to those "wise" people.

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    1. Thanks Jen - am doing my very best to listen !!!
      Have a fantastic weekend !
      Me

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  3. That must be super frustrating! Well done for staying patient and positive.

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    1. It is Lisa - wish I was younger and recovered quicker !!!
      Have the best weekend !
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  4. I'm a shocker for not putting in enough training before an event! This sunday I am doing the Variety Santa Fun Run (5km) and haven't run 5k for about... hmmm.... I don't know when I ran 5km last! Of course I'm doing it with a friend so will no doubt run the whole way :)
    So glad you have a great trainer and osteo for keeping you in check and supporting you! Take care of yourself :) x

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    1. Thanks Jenn - when I ran the GC 10km I put in heaps of training but didn't do much for either of the obstacle courses that we did !! Probably because I knew that A would be less fit than me !!
      Have the best weekend and thanks for stopping by my blog !
      Me

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  5. Most definitely rest up and allow your body to recover and repair! You will be stronger in the long run because you have allowed yrself the time! Stay strong x

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    1. Thanks Vicki - I am trying so hard !!!! Planning a walk on Monday night after work and will see how that goes.
      Have the best weekend !
      Me

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  6. Yay for you fitting into your pants! I love that feeling. Hope your back eases up soon so you can keep up the great work :)
    x

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    1. Thanks Kelly. I definitely did love pulling those pants on yesterday morning - it's a good feeling hey ?
      Will spend the weekend resting my back - bugger means no housework - I'm devastated - not !!!
      Have a great day !
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