I hit 5 weeks post-op on Tuesday…and I have to admit I’m starting to lose it a little. Recovery madness has fully taken hold…
Yoga, walking and whatever else I can find to keep myself active are all fine and good…but I miss running. I’ve been devouring other people’s race recaps like an addict looking for a fix.
I’m missing my greatest stress reliever…
Patience has never been my strong suit and I have been constantly reminding myself that I cannot just dive back into running and expect it all to be glorious…it’s going to take time.
And, let’s be honest I haven’t run in so long I’m not sure my body will even remember what to do on that first trot back.
My inbox is flooded with “early bird” registration offers and it’s taking every bit of strength I have not to exceed my credit card limit and sign up for everything!
Hopefully just a few more days….
I’m linking up with Amanda for Thinking Out Loud. 
This is the hardest part of recovery. Your injury isn’t as intense and you are getting antsy – but you can persevere through this just like a long run – keep breathing!
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It is the hardest part….deep breathing…deep breathing
Hang in there. You’ll be amazing when you get back out there!
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Thanks Amy!
I so feel for you! Patience is so tough to practice but you’re almost there!
Janelle @ Run With No Regrets recently posted…Annapolis Half Marathon Training Week 4
Thanks Janelle – I can see the finish line…just can’t get there fast enough 🙂
Your body will definitely remember, Michelle! Not much longer!
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I hope so Marcia – it seriously feels like forever!
Stay strong, missy! This is the toughest part!
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Thanks – you all have been so supportive!!
Man, I understand the recovery craziness. I hope, Lord willing, that you can get back to running soon and that you’ll be SO well rested and healed when you get back to it.
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Thank you Emily – I so appreciate it!
Sending you all the best vibes! Being patient isn’t exactly my strong suit either, and it’s especially bad when dealing with injury or sickness. But you’ll be back at it soon, and you’re going to rock the socks off those runs!
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I’ll take all those good vibes – thanks Amanda 😉
Your body will remember, but it will take some time to build back up. So slow & steady when you’re ready.
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You are so right…otherwise it will be back to injury reserve.
ugh, i know how frustrated you must be but it sounds like the end is near!!!! hang in there, michelle! 🙂
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Thanks Courtney. Just a few more days…just a few more days…(my new mantra!) Heaven help that doctor if he doesn’t clear me!
Ah been there it is not easy is it?? Reading all about everyone’s races makes it so much harder too. Hang in there!!
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Oh I know you’ve been down this road too – thanks for the good vibes 🙂
Oh, I do hope you can get back into it soon! Nothing is worst than being kept from something you love, I’ve been kept from running races for 3 years from a work injury and I can’t wait til I can finally get back at it.
I do like the comic, and it is so true sometimes that alone time is a livesaver mostly for others, LOL
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Wow 3 years! Hope you’re able to get back to running soon!
As a fellow injured runner, I feel you on this! There are so many races I want to sign up for but I have no idea when I’ll be able to run again so I have to hold off. I know we’ll both be back out there soon!
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Hey Kristen – sorry to hear you’re injured too 🙁 Hopefully this is a club neither of us will be a part of for too long!
Hope you can get back to it soon. Don’t want you to get too stir crazy.
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Seriously the craziness is reaching a fevered pitch!