Slow, Low, Mo...
Monday, February 15, 2010
I have been very slow with my blogging as of late... just a lot going on across the board with work, upcoming travel (Tampa and Baltimore this week), and the closing and move to the new house in the next 10 days.
Hate using 'lack of time' as an excuse... technically, I'm just using it as a front.
With all that going on and the lingering Achilles injury still prevalent, my motivation has been very low to blog, as I feel like I'll get on here, release my frustrations and sound a bit annoying.
Just don't want to do that.
Typically when it comes to injuries, even the major ones in my past, I don't let them dictate my mood or motivation... or my 'daily life'. I have always kept my running and training in a good perspective and have always said that the length of time off due to injury is manageable, because at the end of that time-period, whatever the length, the outcome would be that I am 100% healthy and ready to go.
However, this Achilles seems to be the tipping point in regards that that 'theory' of mine. As I have well documented in this blog, 2009 was an absolute and complete disaster in terms of racing and training due to injuries and the inconsistency that goes hand and hand with being nicked up.
So, with that noted, I was ready to turn the page, and start 2010 fresh... and healthy. Well, it didn't last long and now after 4 weeks with only a few random runs logged, the Achilles is not responding and the frustration that I rarely have sensed in the past, is starting to strongly get at me.
I'm not looking for comments and emails trying to put a twist on this situation to make me feel better... I know a lot of you have experienced setbacks, injuries, etc. - it's part of our sport - I fully accept that. I've also coached enough athletes that have gone through stretches like this, so I've played the psychiatrist role first hand as well. I'm just filling you all in with where I'm at.
In regards to the Achilles, I'm still trying to be pro-active. I have heeded the advice of a good friend of mine - thanks Tom - that has battled Achilles issues in the past, and ordered some adjustable heel lifts to see if that can help in the process of getting back on track. Getting a MRI is also on the short list of things to do in order to have some answers about the injury and how severe... or not... it is.
* This post may be the only one until later this coming week... I am off to Tampa in the earlier AM tomorrow for a day of meetings, then from there (Wednesday morning), I'm heading to Baltimore for the remainder of the week. On the docket, several very big meetings that could open the door to some great opportunities... and if nothing else, for a few more days, an easy way to keep my mind off of the Achilles and the inability to train.
* Timothy
Hate using 'lack of time' as an excuse... technically, I'm just using it as a front.
With all that going on and the lingering Achilles injury still prevalent, my motivation has been very low to blog, as I feel like I'll get on here, release my frustrations and sound a bit annoying.
Just don't want to do that.
Typically when it comes to injuries, even the major ones in my past, I don't let them dictate my mood or motivation... or my 'daily life'. I have always kept my running and training in a good perspective and have always said that the length of time off due to injury is manageable, because at the end of that time-period, whatever the length, the outcome would be that I am 100% healthy and ready to go.
However, this Achilles seems to be the tipping point in regards that that 'theory' of mine. As I have well documented in this blog, 2009 was an absolute and complete disaster in terms of racing and training due to injuries and the inconsistency that goes hand and hand with being nicked up.
So, with that noted, I was ready to turn the page, and start 2010 fresh... and healthy. Well, it didn't last long and now after 4 weeks with only a few random runs logged, the Achilles is not responding and the frustration that I rarely have sensed in the past, is starting to strongly get at me.
I'm not looking for comments and emails trying to put a twist on this situation to make me feel better... I know a lot of you have experienced setbacks, injuries, etc. - it's part of our sport - I fully accept that. I've also coached enough athletes that have gone through stretches like this, so I've played the psychiatrist role first hand as well. I'm just filling you all in with where I'm at.
In regards to the Achilles, I'm still trying to be pro-active. I have heeded the advice of a good friend of mine - thanks Tom - that has battled Achilles issues in the past, and ordered some adjustable heel lifts to see if that can help in the process of getting back on track. Getting a MRI is also on the short list of things to do in order to have some answers about the injury and how severe... or not... it is.
* This post may be the only one until later this coming week... I am off to Tampa in the earlier AM tomorrow for a day of meetings, then from there (Wednesday morning), I'm heading to Baltimore for the remainder of the week. On the docket, several very big meetings that could open the door to some great opportunities... and if nothing else, for a few more days, an easy way to keep my mind off of the Achilles and the inability to train.
* Timothy
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