4 weeks ago, coming out night shift but feeling good despite 4 hours of sleep, my wife and I decided to go for a trail run. I recently came back from Saipan with two solid races and I was looking forward to many more. I had a good base of fitness and was ready to build on it. Sadly, lady destiny had other things in store for me and about 1.5 km into my run, I rolled my ankle and heard a loud crack. Iwas hoping that it was a branch that I stepped on and not a bone breaking. Unfortunately it was a bone, first broken bone in my life. After an ER visit which could have left me worst, I was lucky enough to have my wife somewhat doubting the advice of the physician and lucky for me and the contacts she had, I was seeing the Ortho for Team Canada who specializes in running injuries two days later. It's been hard on the psyche, I'm a very active person and going from being busy training to not even able to go to work is not easy. That said I'm lucky that I can still swim with pull buoy and do some weight. I realise that there are people in much worst situations than I find myself in. What I have learned from this so far? There will be good days and bad days, but always remember that it will get better. Follow the advice of your Dr, I think one of the biggest mistake people do is start pushing too early even when the Dr. Says otherwise. Try to stay active as much as you can within the limits of your injury. Mental preparation is a huge these days so think about the sport you practice and visualise yourself. Make future race plans, this will keep you motivated. Finally, smile and stay positive, this will help with your healing. Happy trails!
Carpe Diem
Saturday, May 2, 2015
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