tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3780660902133427157.post3612037849064733326..comments2024-01-06T05:53:11.788-08:00Comments on Explore Fatigue: DoldrumsEric Grossmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12815195014020975781noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3780660902133427157.post-32985640786442869772009-07-17T08:11:57.391-07:002009-07-17T08:11:57.391-07:00Thanks Rick, Kevin (?), and Jenn. Did I overshoot?...Thanks Rick, Kevin (?), and Jenn. Did I overshoot? Not sure. I must have conveyed some of my mood lately, which has been admittedly low. Hopefully today's post will show that I really don't think it's all bad!Eric Grossmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12815195014020975781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3780660902133427157.post-56293779774325962882009-07-17T05:27:42.472-07:002009-07-17T05:27:42.472-07:00Eric, Sometimes we are our own worst enemies. Sou...Eric, Sometimes we are our own worst enemies. Sounds like that is where you are right now. Be patient and let your body heal. Spend time with the family. Sit down and enjoy a good cup of coffee. It is OK to relax. The body, mind and spirt need time to heal. See you soon, RickRick Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00067293157750460416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3780660902133427157.post-4686580561135100072009-07-16T20:41:34.448-07:002009-07-16T20:41:34.448-07:00Eric-
So sorry to hear about your injury. Achille...Eric-<br />So sorry to hear about your injury. Achilles tendons are the worst. I had hurt mine before and tried PT and even rubbed nitroglycerin paste into it for 6 weeks... It didn't help and I eventually took off 3 whole months from running. (agony, of course) I lifted weights and rode a bike to cross train and maintain some fitness. Then got back into my groove and PR'd a half marathon and running fine since. I no longer take for granted a run.<br /><br />There is something freeing and transcendent about running... perhaps you can find a sliver of this some other way while your body recovers. Think healing thoughts; picture your tendon knitting together so it will be even stronger for your next 100 miler. This isn't an end to your running, but a beginning of a stronger body. Do cross training so you get some natural endorphins back. Besides, you are a runner forever; it is your essence. <br /><br /> This too shall pass. Best of luck!<br /><br />(:<br />KSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3780660902133427157.post-75159152898433263932009-07-15T19:34:47.221-07:002009-07-15T19:34:47.221-07:00eric:
This shall pass :o) just be patient and hang...eric:<br />This shall pass :o) just be patient and hang in there!! I know it's SO hard to not be able to run and train-- when it's something that makes you so happy, is a big part of your identity and sense of self. Injuries can be so frustrating!! Just focus on resting and rehabbing your achilles! The rest will take care of itself once you get a couple good runs in, you'll feel more like the old "you".<br /><br /> but I would try to focus your energy into either a project or doing something that you enjoy not running related.. even something simple such as reading for pleasure etc... to just bide your time until you are tearing up the trails.<br /> Can you bike?( road or mtn bike?) I would try that.. it's not as fun as running.. but a great way to cross train. and that way you can be outside:o) I really think you'll emerge from this whole experience stronger, meaner, leaner-- with an appetite to do some domineering at races and take no prisoners!! :o)<br /> praying for you a speedy recovery!! just like you said "one day at a time!!"jennifer Nicholshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07346159448227354910noreply@blogger.com