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June 5, 2007
Back to Work
Warning - my blog entries are likely to be very boring for the next few days as I won't have any training to write about. Oh wait, even when I DO have training to write about they are boring. Well in that case - read on! :)
So I went back to work today and it wasn't so bad! I will say that I was quite a bit more tired than I thought I would be. I guess I figured "just" working would be a piece of cake (since I usually work AND add an extra 2-3 hours of training into the day) but I'm sure my body is still working over time trying to heal itself and make things right. Luckily I had a pretty easy day at work though and a little after-dinner nap cured the sleepiness problem!
It was kind of fun to drive into work with O today too. I'm not supposed to drive for a bit yet but really what's holding me back on the driving front is the fact that both our cars are sticks and my left hip feels too sore to be pushing the clutch in and out all the time. Regardless, O took me in and picked me up today and will do so for the rest of the week. And how can you beat that? Front door service, saving on parking and gas AND O even agreed to let me listen to my podcast of choice on the way home. He reasoned that he always gets to listen to "his" sports on the radio but I never do so I choose to listen to this interview of Faris Al-Sutan. Faris is one of my favorites and he even had O laughing some. He seems like a real laid back kind of guy.
Anyway, I seem to be feeling better and better each day. My left side is still sore no doubt. I'm still limping a little due to the hip and the ribs are a bit bothersome. I was begging my co-workers today to stop making me laugh (that gets the ribs really aggitated!) but of course that only resulted in them making me laugh harder. The only bad part of the day was that I was quite unsuccessful in convincing any of the docs at work to take my stiches out. They are driving me crazy - soooooo itchy! And I don't get them out until June 20th!
Regardless, I am still feeling so blessed with everyone's nice comments and concern. I really, really appreciate it. When O and I got home today there were flowers waiting on our doorstep from one of my former teammates that has really been my cycling big-brother. He is not a triathlete but a pure cyclist instead and has definitely been through his fair share of accidents, crashes, etc... My other friend stopped by last night (also a triathlete!) and dropped off some DVDs and stuff to keep me occupied while I can't train. I seriously couldn't ask for better friends and family! No doubt about that...
And in other news I think I found a new race I want to do! Since I can't do Eagleman this weekend I won't be able to qualify for the Ironman 70.3 World Champs (1/2 IM) which are in Florida. That was my big goal for Eagleman. Luckily there are other qualifying races though, one of which is in Michigan in August! I'm not going to sign up just yet - I want to see how things progress but that sounds like a lot of fun and will still afford me a chance to qualify for Clearwater in November. Very fun. Who wouldn't want to swim in Lake Michigan anyway? :) On that note, I did talk with my coach yesterday who suggested I start with some water running as my first training stint back. I'm so anxious to start again but I'm definitely going to wait until at least Friday if not Saturday. And then of course longer if I'm still hurting.
Alas, I must find the pooch! She has been too quiet for too long which means she's probably eating those nice flowers that were sent today... :) Good night everyone!
Posted by beth at June 5, 2007 8:09 PM
Comments
Hi Beth I found you from Meghan's blog SO Sorry to her about you biking accident.
Sending you best wishes for a speedy recovery :-) KEEP as Positive as you can that will help you heal faster!!
Posted by: Bob Gentile at June 5, 2007 10:36 PM
"...begging my co-workers today to stop making me laugh (that gets the ribs really aggitated!) but of course that only resulted in them making me laugh harder."
I was on the floor laughing as I pictured this particular situation... It's great to see you are in good spirits and good company Beth!
PS. you know the story about the guy who was bitten by the radioactive spider and suddenly developed superpowers :-) ? Wonder what superpowers you get when you are hit by a truck... :-)
Posted by: corrado giambalvo at June 6, 2007 4:48 AM
Congratulations on your first day back!
Posted by: Alison at June 6, 2007 8:09 AM
i'm really glad you are getting better... praying for you still... rest and recover, but train if you have to keep your sanity... let your body set the pace...
Posted by: Kranky C Dale at June 6, 2007 8:40 AM
so impressed with you! i think i would be milking my injuries for all they're worth, but not you. keep up the positive attitude! you rock (even if there is a little hobbling in there too.)
Posted by: regular reader at June 6, 2007 1:25 PM
As someone else said, your spirit is as inspiring to read about as your training (and racing). I hope the water running works out. Sounds like a good way to get your feet w . . . someone stop me, please, before I make a bad pun.
Posted by: Roslyn at June 6, 2007 4:05 PM
It was shocking to read Scott Dunlap's blog:
http://runtrails.blogspot.com/
Same accident - different, tragic results.
So very glad you're okay.
Life is precious. We really have to appreciate our friends and experiences.
Posted by: JeffO at June 6, 2007 5:56 PM