"Achilles; immortal man, immortal body, except he had an Achilles heel, the irony", Eddie Izzard. I know, but he is too funny NOT to quote....again. So how does this apply to me? Remember, I am also playing soccer? I signed up before getting involved with triathlon, and I am a woman who keeps her commitments. As much as I LOVE soccer lo, these many, many, many years, I have thought recently, perhaps it may not be a good idea to play now that I am doing triathlons. Too much on my plate, possible injury, BINGO! Twisted my ankle in my game last night. Yes, extremely casual league and we were losing. I guess you can take the girl out of competition, but you can't take the competition out of the girl. It's like motor memory, I can't seem to just play it cool on the field. I have to go all out despite the fact that this is just for fun. This is the result of that.
Oh, but the irony doesn't stop there boys and girls. I mentioned my interest a post or two ago in a wrist device that would be able to track my distance, pace, heart rate, calories, etc., you get the picture. GPS is out for NYC. At least based on my research; too many tall buildings and the price tag isn't very enticing especially for me at this stage of the game. Mom On the Run made some very good suggestions and I almost went for the Tech4o. Blah, blah, blah, I ended up buying the Garmin Forerunner 50.
It arrived today. I have a sprained ankle. I can't run. I am an idiot. So now I have this lovely device I was jonesing to try out once it got here. Had the perfect opportunity tonight at my group run to do it, and I can't go. Damn! If there is one thing I have learned, ok, two things, at my age, it's always listen to your inner voice (which said, "don't play soccer") and even if you want to, don't ignore your injury and keep running. I will obey number two and wish I had listened to number one.
It arrived today. I have a sprained ankle. I can't run. I am an idiot. So now I have this lovely device I was jonesing to try out once it got here. Had the perfect opportunity tonight at my group run to do it, and I can't go. Damn! If there is one thing I have learned, ok, two things, at my age, it's always listen to your inner voice (which said, "don't play soccer") and even if you want to, don't ignore your injury and keep running. I will obey number two and wish I had listened to number one.
I did manage a bike ride today. a lowly 10 miles, but I didn't want to push it as I wasn't sure what the ankle could take. I am also still working on the fit of my bike. I may need to look into a professional fit. I am feeling sore elbows and numb feet. I'll have lots of questions at my bike GTS on Saturday. I also will try to swim tomorrow night. Not sure how the kicking will go with the ankle.
Wait, there is more irony. The author of one of the blogs I follow, Stiffy Leg Blues, jammed up her toe pretty badly. I have to wonder what's in the water? Or some celestial misalignment?
In any case..some training notes, from when I could train....waah! Last Friday was a bike day, still no major mileage to speak of, mostly trying to get comfortable. Saturday was my GTS run. We had a run (total 45 minutes) plus course overview. The beauty about this triathlon is I get to train on the very course I will be competing on. Further irony, because that's the theme here folks, is I also live right near the course. I have lived near it for the last 14 years. I know this park like the back of my hand. All this is great for feeling comfortable in my first Olympic tri (oh, my first tri ever!). Upon looking at the Hudson that morning, the murky, icky looking water was not very inviting and I hear tell of an algae beard as you exit the water. It may be considered nature's perfect food, loaded with all kinds of vitamins, but I'll take mine in a supplement please.
After the training session we were invited to attend an injury prevention workshop...ah, more irony. Following that something they call "Connection To The Cause". We heard from individuals who have had some form of Leukemia or Lymphoma. It was pretty heart rending. I'm not sure there was a dry eye in the house. The purpose was to remind us why we are training so hard and who our fundraising benefits. It worked. I left there even more motivated, if that is possible. I like to rest on Sunday and have family time and Monday saw me up at 6am and off to the pool for laps and drills, and more drills and then more laps. Monday night.....soccer and ankle implosion. I could kick myself if my ankle didn't hurt so much, instead I sit and drown my temporary sorrows in a (singular) Blue Moon.
In any case..some training notes, from when I could train....waah! Last Friday was a bike day, still no major mileage to speak of, mostly trying to get comfortable. Saturday was my GTS run. We had a run (total 45 minutes) plus course overview. The beauty about this triathlon is I get to train on the very course I will be competing on. Further irony, because that's the theme here folks, is I also live right near the course. I have lived near it for the last 14 years. I know this park like the back of my hand. All this is great for feeling comfortable in my first Olympic tri (oh, my first tri ever!). Upon looking at the Hudson that morning, the murky, icky looking water was not very inviting and I hear tell of an algae beard as you exit the water. It may be considered nature's perfect food, loaded with all kinds of vitamins, but I'll take mine in a supplement please.
After the training session we were invited to attend an injury prevention workshop...ah, more irony. Following that something they call "Connection To The Cause". We heard from individuals who have had some form of Leukemia or Lymphoma. It was pretty heart rending. I'm not sure there was a dry eye in the house. The purpose was to remind us why we are training so hard and who our fundraising benefits. It worked. I left there even more motivated, if that is possible. I like to rest on Sunday and have family time and Monday saw me up at 6am and off to the pool for laps and drills, and more drills and then more laps. Monday night.....soccer and ankle implosion. I could kick myself if my ankle didn't hurt so much, instead I sit and drown my temporary sorrows in a (singular) Blue Moon.
4 comments:
Oh, the irony runs deep. The picture looks very ouchy and reminds me of two bad sprains I had. You have to be patient with healing or it will end up taking longer! Sorry.
OH NO!!! That photo looks horrid! I'm quite sure that my wimpy little toe is 'nothing' compared to your ankle. OUCH!
In this month's issue of Triathlete there is actually mention of the pains that we triathletes tend to feel when playing a sport like soccer. So much lateral movement when we're used to just moving forward. Again, the irony!
Congrats on your Garmin purchase. I started out with a Polar watch wtih footpod to track my distance, time, etc... Last June, hubby bought me a Forerunner 405 and I'm addicted to it. I can see how the GPS would be a huge issue in NYC, though. I live in an area without very many trees (and NO tall buildings), yet sometimes the GPS still goes bonkers if I'm just between two houses. Weird!
Take good care of that ankle! Ice, ice baby... and use some compression socks if you can.
Thanks everyone. I am trying to be patient, and that is sometimes more painful than the ankle. I am off to see the PT tomorrow for an assessment. I really don't want to go to the doctor.
I have been RICE-ing and my compression socks came in the mail yesterday (have 'em on now!). I also bought a splint with stays on the sides. I have actually been down this road before with soccer about 5-6 years ago.
Fortunately I can still swim and bike! I'll find out tomorrow what my running time frame is. Fingers crossed.
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