It started here, destroyed my Half Ironman here, and since then I’ve done basically nothing!
I took all of last week off (other then swimming) because I was hoping it would be enough rest so I could do the weekend events: 18 mile run (my plan was 10) the 100 mile bike ride. Well, my 10 mile run turned into 4.5 mile run/walk. I then went to get my bike adjusted and the 10 minutes of spinning for the fit left me laid up for the rest of the day knowing full well I could not ride the next day. I did sag the ride for the team and I think I picked a good week to miss! There were crazy winds, a detour of hills, and confusion with the cue sheet – a true test of will for my Team Z peeps!
I had an appointment on Monday with Kerri at FastTrack Physical Therapy and Sports Performance and sure enough I woke up and the knee didn’t hurt that bad. Well, I had to give her something to work with so I jumped on the trainer for 20 minutes, then went for a 10 minute run – just enough to inflame the injury. I’m now under strict rules – icing, stretching, a couple of other exercises, a little bit of flat-footed shuffle running and FLAT rides (Hain’s Point or the trainer – no hills). Oh, and I can swim and lift weights. Minimum of two weeks of this and then hopefully I will be able to actually compete at Mooseman 70.3 and still be healthy for the big 20/120 weekend the 13/14 June.
I’m fully on-board with this plan because I know I have to get healthy but it is KILLING ME!
Mainly because when it comes to IMS...
2 comments:
Es, I will keep my fingers crossed that your recovery from this is fast and that you are not side-lined for long.
Es, injuries are very frustrating but just STAY THE COURSE and let your knees recover - expected or not, this recovery period has now become a part of your Ironman SWISS training plan. Let the tendons heal NOW so you don't have to stress over them on race day in July! Sending HEALING VIBES your way!
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