My body is treating me bad… misery.
My return to running the other day seems to have been premature. I’m still feeling better than I was at my low point, but I am not fully recovered, and coming back early was definitely a setback. So I’m holding off.
It’s misery. Not the pain. That really isn’t so bad. Like I said, I’m feeling better. But if I run it returns. The real anguish is mental. I miss running so much. Walking the dogs, riding my bike… those aren’t the same. And it really doesn’t help when I’m out doing one of those things–or even just driving down the street–and I see somebody who can run, who is running, doing that which I cannot.
So that’s why I’ve been quiet here and on dailymile. As much as I enjoy cheering everybody else on, sharing in triumphs and consoling when there are setbacks, it’s just too hard right now.
So hopefully I’ll be back on the road again soon, so I can get back online as well.
Until then, all the best, and thanks to everybody for their kind words!
Although I don't have quite the mileage habit that you do, I also miss it very much. Hang in there you'll be back before you know it!
Good luck Jason I am rooting for ya!
I understand fully. While you might love running vast distances as I did when I was younger, please be careful lest you end up with plastic joints like me. I averaged over 20 miles per day for 10 years. Just way to much for the human body to handle. At least some of us as my good doctor who happens to be my wife reminds me as I hobble through my weekly mileage pittance. Not giving advice just conveying my experience. Everyone is different. Keep your chin up. You will be back, rested & ready.
i can relate to the agony jason. quick recovery to you. it is not the same around here without you.
Hey man, I totally understand. Very hard but note that there is a fan base here cheering you on even during the low point. Recover well and take care of yourself (physically and mentally)
I get it Jason, I dealt with the same feelings during the late summer as I was injured and told to not run and stay off my bike. It's like taking a part of who you are away and its very difficult to function completely like that. Best wishes as we are all looking forward to seeing you back very soon. Take care.
Jason - May you find peace in this journey.
Understood. I wish you the best and hope you get healthy and back to your routine quickly Jason.
Thank you all! And remember, I'm still cheering for all of you, even if my avatar isn't showing up in comments, motivations, etc.
I am nowhere the kind of runner you are but I have been struggling with bursitis in my hip since March. The one thing that made the MOST difference in getting me back on track (besides biking and not running which sucked) was accupuncture.. Have you considered adding something in to help the pain while you start back in slowly?