Recovery...

It's been about 3 weeks since my last posting... Before the army half marathon, I injured my left calf. So it's been a recovery journey for me since then. Am not 100% yet but I am getting there. Soon enough! hahaha... Keeping positive thoughts!

It was a really strange injury as there were no signs or symptoms. It just happened! Just like that!! I was running comfortable and felt really strong. Then it happened and I had to stop. It is interesting to think how strong and fragile our bodies can be at any point in time. Honestly, I think it was also my body's way of telling me to slow down. I've been pretty full on with work and squeezing in training. So I am taking it slow now.

I must say that it can be quite a challenge. I have to be really patient and not hurry to get back into shape quickly as the injure may re-occur. And we don't want that! I certainly don't. So I have had to be really patient. From rehabilitating my self back from water running to running on the ground to running without pain. From there it was running continuously for 5mins, 10mins, and so on until I got to 60mins or more. The speed in which I was running was slow... A pace at which I am really not used to initially but it was necessary. I must admit that I am very fortunate to be recovering and healing fairly quickly. I have managed to pick up my pace a little however, it is still a far cry from the speed I used to run. Patience!! I am patient! And it is key to recover! I know I will get back to where I 'left off" soon enough.

I do have to share that I am kind of enjoying this recovery and healing period. It's been a learning journey in itself. It has taught me to be really patient and to always think long term, even on days when I feel good and want to run further and/or faster. I have been reminding myself to think long term! Also the thought of not wanting to be laid off running for weeks on end or months has helped to keep me in check ;op So that itself is enough to keep me patient!

Now, I am just happy that I can run. Even, if it means running shorter distances and at slower speeds, I am contented =o) Like my professor used to say "Be thankful for small favors"! So I am very thankful for being able to at least run! Yippie!! I am back on my feet again. So for anyone out there recovering from an injury, take heart... Do all the right things and You will see the light!!