I am trying not to write about my knee recovery every day. I don't want this to become "The Injury Recovery Blog", but it's a big thing that's going on in my life, so I have to talk about it from time to time.
As you know, I was down in the dumps for awhile, but about a week ago, I turned over a new leaf. I am trying to focus on all the wonderful things I can do rather than the things I can't do.
Well, I have exciting news, my friends! I have made some AWESOME progress in the last week and a half...
Things I couldn't do a week and a half ago...
but I can do them NOW!
but I can do them NOW!
85% of the stretches I would like to do
Run for 18 minutes on the treadmill
Bicycle crunches
(previously, I could not bend my left leg
enough without it hurting)
Wall sits
Lat pull downs
(because of having to tuck your
legs under the padded thingie...)
I am a month out from my surgery and I have to be happy about this progress. My knee is not 100%. There are things I can't do- but that's not what this post is about. Believe me, I question the progress it is making all the time. But if I look at the facts I listed above, have to believe that it is on the mend.
Part of me doesn't even want to think about the light at the end of the tunnel because it still seems too good to be true.
These things are not mine right now, but they will be soon. I have to believe it!
No questions, just your thoughts!
I have to believe I am closer to being 100% better than 0% better.
I have to see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Part of me doesn't even want to think about the light at the end of the tunnel because it still seems too good to be true.
What's at the end of my tunnel?
Trail runs
Back yard circuit workouts
Running with friends
Lifting lower body
Sunshine, fresh air, and sweat
Speed work
Hills
Running highs
Boston
Boston
These things are not mine right now, but they will be soon. I have to believe it!
Route 1, California, 2012
No questions, just your thoughts!
Yay for making progress! I also have to keep myself in check each day to make sure i'm not always whining about my own knee pain on the blog. It's tough not to talk about things that are a big part of your life. Right now your life is about your recovery and that's ok! Talk about it and celebrate it!
ReplyDeleteAw thank you! There's def a difference between whining and writing about it... I try to balance it out!
DeleteI totally get it!! I took a circuit class (I modify anything that will hurt my calf) and walked out to the beach and just tried to do a little beach running. Nope. I hate being in any negative kind of space, but I can't help but totally regretting doing the half marathon. :( It's frustrating...but no amount of sad thinking is going to change my current situation, so like you I have to find ways to spin the circumstances. Tough I know...
ReplyDeleteI hate negativity too! I am trying very hard to be thankful for what I AM capable of.
DeleteWow, thank you, that is a really good point! I'm definitely trying to find meaning and goodness out of all of this. :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome positivity! I'm sure this beginning part of the healing process will be the slowest too. Pretty soon you'll be able to double and then triple the time you can run! :)
ReplyDeleteAugh good point! I hope you are right :)
DeleteYou're so right! Closer to 100% is much better than being closer to 0%! You are doing great at staying positive. I know I'd be going nuts. I keep sending you healing thoughts!
ReplyDeleteOh part of me is going nuts every. single. minute. I mean, imagine walking into the gym every morning and seeing EVERY SINGLE PERSON ON THE TREADMILL. I hate it!!!
DeleteI'm pretty sure a month after surgery I would still be sitting on my butt. You are doing awesome!!
ReplyDeleteooooh no you wouldn't :)
DeleteThoughts: Keep thinking positively! I'm trying to, as well! :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm really loving your positivity as you notice the steps you're making toward full recovery. SO awesome! I'm so happy for you!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I am trying!
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