Well continues really. But it almost feels as though I am going to have to start from scratch again. The hernia that I keep referring to as the "little thing" is actually a bit of a big thing it turns out. I somehow thought (and silly me because Im a nurse) that I would bounce back from this like some spring chicken - WRONG. And yes, I know it has only been 8 days and I am wanting miracles to happen, but realistically - this is going to take me a bit to bounce back from.
It's amazing really how quickly your abdominals decide to give up on you the moment you stop using them. Which is why if you have functional abdominal muscles you should treat them with a healthy respect. They do so much for you and don't ask for anything in return really. Since my abdominal muscles have become impaired my back has decided to start aching again. I guess its had to start working hard again to support my torso in the upright position. All I want to do is crack it in the backwards fashion and could easily but am scared I will stretch and hurt my stomach. Argghhhh, annoying. But I should stop complaining because this surgery was needed and I asked for it to be done. So here's to me stopping the complaining - NOW.
Complaining is the absolute worst possible thing you could
do for your health or your wealth.
The worst.
~ T. Harv Eker ~
Now to the BIG news. Well for me its HUGE and I am STOKED. And I can't wait to get started on what is to be the biggest thing I have embarked on since....... well...... 2010 when I decided that Triathlons were going to be what would help me get myself back. I have signed up for - drum rollllllllllllllll
IMOZ 2013
It just doesn't seem to get old saying it. I have just signed up for an IRONMAN. How damn awesome is that. And I know I could possibly say things which will be to the contrary when I am in the thick of training, but for I will relish in the fact that in less than 365 days - I will be a part of those people who cross that line being called an IRONMAN. And I can't wait. Mind you, I think the sign up process was stressful enough.
I had sweaty, shakey hands, heart palps, dry mouth, all signs of adrenal overload. My adrenalin levels were red lining.I couldn't believe how many times I re-typed my name on the sign up page and it kept kicking me out. And I think, actually I know I let a few expletives slip. But I was frantic. Funny thing is, I was going by last years signup which sold out in 5 mins flat, so I thought the same would happen this year. It is now - close to 72hrs post opening of sign-up, only 92% full. So I could have stressed less. Oh well, Im IN. God bless all my friends who were frantically trying to get me on too. And a HUGE thankyou to Ruth for getting me signed up. You are a TREASURE.
So I sit here now, scratching my itchy healing buddha belly and all I want is to swim, bike and run. And I know the time will come. But for now I must be content with short walks. And by short I mean short - 800m. Easy does it tiger.
Easy does it Barbie, going back too fast will mean more time off...but you knew that already :-)
ReplyDeleteHow exciting! Actually completing the registration is such a big step! Can't wait to hear about your journey to Ironman!
ReplyDeleteEoin: Yeah i did. Will definitely take it easy. I promise.
ReplyDeleteBron: It was a massive step, but I guess I always knew I wanted to do this since starting in the land of Tri's.
Have you done Hell of the West?
ReplyDeleteHey Bron, no I haven't. Have you?
ReplyDeleteI'm going to do it next year for the first time - bit scared as it will be my longest distance race, plus a measure of how i'll go at 70.3. I went last year as cheer squad. It's a bit of an institution up here and lives up to it's name! Check it out!
ReplyDeleteI think a friend of mine was going to do it this year but when we had all the rains there were road closures so he couldnt get there.
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