I've been off training from bad injury since early December and it's really starting to get to me. It's an old spinal problem re-injured; the major pain has subsided, but my left leg is weak and partially numb.
I've had every MRI and test possible, and have a neurosurgeon appointment in two weeks. But I'm going through serious training withdrawal, gaining weight, and turning into a royal [censored]. And need I mention the whining?
I'm getting in some swimming, but running aggravates things and on my low-pain days the roads have been too icy to cycle. I hate being idle and I'm not sure how ling I'll be off.
I'd appreciate any suggestions on how to mentally survive this [censored], or just some sick humor would help.
I feel for you big time. I would have to suggest this is a great time to focus on things we triathletes really neglect. Flexibility and nutrition. Read as much as you can and really look at your nutrition. See if you can improve that. Also, start doing Yoga if you don't already. It is an AWESOME tool for triathletes. I feel so much better now that I do it on a regular basis. I am not nearly as tight as I use to be and workouts feel better. Water Jog as well. I had a friend that trained for 6 months for a marathon doing nothing but water jogging and he said it was great. Get creative, but your best bet is doing stuff in the water. Mark
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I've been off training from bad injury since early December and it's really starting to get to me. It's an old spinal problem re-injured; the major pain has subsided, but my left leg is weak and partially numb.
I've had every MRI and test possible, and have a neurosurgeon appointment in two weeks. But I'm going through serious training withdrawal, gaining weight, and turning into a royal [censored]. And need I mention the whining?
I'm getting in some swimming, but running aggravates things and on my low-pain days the roads have been too icy to cycle. I hate being idle and I'm not sure how ling I'll be off.
I'd appreciate any suggestions on how to mentally survive this [censored], or just some sick humor would help.
Yoga? great idea...I've been putting that off for so long. Maybe I can combine yoga & water? or at least do both on the same trip to the Y (they have a yoga class I've been procrastinating about) Thanks
