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April 22, 2005
Theory, Practice, The New, and Mice
The Theoretical
This morning I was writing to a friend who reads the blogs and I wrote something to the effect of, "I wish I wasn't so emotionally tied to my running." I know I have said the same thing to Becky recently too. I mean, it's not fun being sad or worrying about losing fitness if I can't run if I get hurt or sick-and it's not fun being hurt from running either! Because I am hurt I can't even work out a more normal, moderate amount this week. But a few hours after I wrote that, as I was biking to the gym, I thought to myself, "Well, what parts of my life aren't I emotionally attached to?" School, work, relationships-if those aren't going well that affects me a lot too. I have selective memory I guess-I seemed to have forgotten the anguish of watching soccer games from the sidelines b/c i had a hurt quad or softball games from the bench b/c I had a broken arm. It's so cliche, but if you are going to do something all out (and what other way is there to do it) you are necessarily more invested-and probably more likely to get physically hurt (unless we're talking about a bad grade-but that still hurts emotionally). So I guess it's inevitable that I care so much about running since I like to think am devoted to it. Therefore, I retract my statement!
The Practical
Hit the gym to elliptical for 26 minutes-until I started to feel my calf and my knee. Stopped. Took a three hour nap to catch up on sleep for the week. It was fabulous. I biked to the boathouse later in the day. Also, no more ibuprofen for me unless something actually hurts a lot. The orthopedist I taught last night suggested I cut back and I read an article in People magazine today about the controversy surrounding the types of pain killers/anti-inflammatories I was taking. Consequently, I have been motivated to stop.
The New
Boating was a lot of fun. I went to a 20 minute orientation and ended up signing up for the whole summer. It was even better than I thought it was going to be. Everyone on the dock was nice and with my membership I have access to sailboats, kyaks, AND wind surfing equipment. I cannot wait to learn how to sail. As soon as I can I want to get certified a step up from the basic solo level so I can bring guests out on the water. They said they do have to routinely rescue people who get stuck under the bridges so I won't be the first to find myself in that fate :) Also, I need a wetsuit if I want to go windsurfing. They are expensive, but my friend pointed out it is necessary if I ever decide to do triathlons...but then I would also need a road bike...all these activities are so expensive...
The Mice
I have not caught any yet. I am afraid they are having babies underneath my bed.
Posted by Audrey at April 22, 2005 08:10 PM
Comments
Audrey I loved your entry! And I think you're right about all the things you said (except maybe about the mice under your bed, I can't be sure about that one).
Posted by: Nanda at April 25, 2005 10:57 AM