Bowl of Berries

Today was my first PT appointment.  I have waited two weeks for this and was strangely excited even though I knew I could get bad news.  I was running late (which I HATE!) but luckily had downloaded the forms from their site which moved things right along.  My therapist, Jenn, asked a bunch of questions then analysed the way I stand, walk and run.  Then I did a few exercises and realized just how stiff I am!  I used to be a dancer, I used to be flexible- wtf!  She said that it looked like there were a few small things that just built up and led to the pain, so we would be working to “peel the onion” to get to the root of the problem.  I tend to knock my knees a bit when I run, she also noticed my right ankle is a bit stiffer then the left.  At the end of the session she did a bit of massage on my leg/knee (I think I need more massages in my routine!) and then went through my “homework” which included stretches and exercises to be performed daily.  Then I asked “the” question…can I continue to run?  She said since I run and bike as well it might be a good idea to take a break from running for a few weeks to let the injury rest while I work on healing it.  Drats!  I knew she would say that.

I prepared myself to cry but surprisingly, I didn’t!  I think part of me knew I wouldn’t be able to run and I knew I probably wouldn’t run the marathon I planned in March, but that’s why I chose Tobacco Road since they allow deferrals!  My goal is to be healthy enough to complete my planned triathlons this summer and wrap up the season with a fall marathon so a bit of a set back won’t kill me.

So I will be doing PT 2 times a week for the month and hopefully I will be able to taper off after that.  Hopefully being the key word because those co-pays add up!  But I am thinking positively and just going with the flow (a resolution of mine!) So tonight I went to the gym and did an intense spin class!  The plan is to do one a week, one trainer ride and a long ride on the weekend…if it ever warms up!  So variety is the name of the game, 4 months until the tri season begins!

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