Last Sunday I went from denial to acceptance, and even though I have been treating my Achilles injury, and I continue to treat it, I believe I've shifted into my depression stage. I decided to give up the Mackinaw run so I can start healing and remain on the Ironman Louisville 2011 plan. Though I know this is the right action to take, it is still difficult. I've been looking forward to doing the Mackinaw run for quite some time. In fact, it is a bucket list race of mine. So, my motivation is low, I feel fat, lazy, and generally dull and unmotivated.
The good news in all of this is that Maggie is still planning on running at Mackinaw and it still should be a fun, family trip.
I would like to start lifting, but I'm just not ready. I want to be ready...but I'm not. So, my "workouts" mostly consist of icing and stretching right now.
Hangin' in there.
Peace,
~Sam
Wow! What a difference a day can make. Since composing that post yesterday morning, I have had a real change in spirit. I'm sure it was influenced by the following...
The Ironman World Championsip was AMAZING! Congratulations to Rinny and Macca! It was inspiring and uplifting.
The LIONS WON!!! This put joy in my heart and provided a sense of hope.
I had my first "real" weight lifting session. This was fulfilling, even if it was the same amount of weight the girls' eigth grade volleyball team uses.
I took an hour kayak ride...while listening to triathlon podcasts.
All good things. Positive energy brining positivity.
Peace,
~Sam
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