The Upside Of Down
November 15, 2007
There is a lesson to be learned from me, and that is: Don’t run three miles - okay fine, two, but it felt like three with all those hills – just a few days after you throw out your back, because chances are it isn’t entirely healed yet, and chances are you’ll be limping around the next day.
You’ll also probably find yourself icing your back every morning and every night and popping muscle relaxers in between. But at least you’ve learned another important lesson, and you’re lying in bed watching TV while you ice your back, instead of lying on the bathroom floor while staring at the ceiling.
You see, there's always an upside to everything, you just have to know where to look to find it.
Comments
Oh NO!! I'm attempted to run a 5k on Thanksgiving despite not running for the last 3 or 4 weeks. That should be a blast. Hope your back heals quickly. Maybe try some mantras?
Posted by: andrea | November 15, 2007 12:34 PM
Make sure you keep the good drugs close by;)
Posted by: witchypoo | November 15, 2007 03:30 PM
Jes!
(Take care of you. And enjoy all the best Fall television has to offer, amen.)
Posted by: kerrianne | November 15, 2007 08:29 PM
Did I mention YOGA?
Posted by: Eddo | November 16, 2007 02:05 PM
You poor, poor girl! You must remember the massage/bodywork therapists' injury mantra:
Rest, Ice, Heat and Stretching (gently). Which means: REST. Stop Running, dammit, you're making us all look bad. Or that could just be me.
Take care, girly!
PS is throwing your back out going around? My husband just did it too.
Posted by: Maya | November 16, 2007 07:06 PM
Great attitude, Jes! Just remember you can pity yourself by allowing a lot of chocolate and wine to enter your system until you feel better. And maybe even a little after that, too. You know, just in case it's not completely healed. :)
Posted by: my life is brilliant | November 21, 2007 02:28 PM