Here we go, another list. Some of these are quite serious, and others are quite humorous. I'll let you decide.
1. Swimming twice in one day is a bad idea. Your arms WILL fall off.
2. I don't block wind for anyone while cycling. It's not intentional, I promise.
3. Speaking of cycling, WIND SUCKS. I went on several rides where I felt like Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz. I wanted just to get off my bike and click my red cycling shoes together and chant "There's no place like home", rather than finish the ride.
4. I will never butterfly. Never.
5. I'm an emotional rollercoaster. I think running provides a sense of normalcy in my life. Not only do I enjoy it very much (maybe too much), but it seems to tell my body that all is right in the world.
6. I still can't call myself a triathlete. Without running, cycling and swimming have no value to me.
7. Googling injuries is something no one should do. Oh and for heaven's sake, stay off of running message boards. You WILL think that you will never run again. Or need your leg amputated.
8. Ice, foam rollers, KT tape, and stretching are the loves of my life. Walking boots are not.
9. When you don't have to get up at 6 to run, you can go out and have something called "fun". What a concept.
10. Squats kick your butt. As if in, your butt hurts so bad the next day that you waddle a bit. That first step in morning is something special.
11. Thinking positively is the MOST important thing you can do. Not only do you feel happier, but there is a scientific reason behind it. Psychological stress causes increased levels of cortisol, which will prolong the inflammatory response and inhibit healing.
12. I don't have any patience. Not when I'm training, and not when I'm recovering. This injury should have taken no more than a month to heal, and instead it's going on 2 months. Sigh, maybe I'll get some someday.
13. "You're not an idiot, you're just anal." I'll let you all guess who said that one.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Wondering..., , a poem
I've been wondering
about which path to take
standing at the crossroads,
each step appears a mistake
I'm swimming in a sea of doubt,
an ocean of ambiguity,
wondering if you've come along to save me.
Just let me take your hand,
feel the comfort fill my veins
like hourglass grains of sand,
away will flow my pain.
Confidence will be found somewhere in that smile,
make me feel I belong
remind me that I am strong,
all of my effort has been worthwhile.
But still I've been wondering, wondering, wondering....
Why, when, where, how?
There's so many things that aren't meant to be answered now.
I wrote this a while ago, and I really like it. I'm really not sure what it was (is?) about. It must not have been that bad of a time, because I don't remember what prompted me to write it, lol
about which path to take
standing at the crossroads,
each step appears a mistake
I'm swimming in a sea of doubt,
an ocean of ambiguity,
wondering if you've come along to save me.
Just let me take your hand,
feel the comfort fill my veins
like hourglass grains of sand,
away will flow my pain.
Confidence will be found somewhere in that smile,
make me feel I belong
remind me that I am strong,
all of my effort has been worthwhile.
But still I've been wondering, wondering, wondering....
Why, when, where, how?
There's so many things that aren't meant to be answered now.
I wrote this a while ago, and I really like it. I'm really not sure what it was (is?) about. It must not have been that bad of a time, because I don't remember what prompted me to write it, lol
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Perspective
Take a moment to consider that everything you do in life is driven by your perception of yourself and what you are doing.
We all have different motives for why we pour our energy into the things we do, but it all leads back to how we feel about ourselves and where we see ourselves going. It's kind of like the highways in LA: they twist and wind about each other, but at some point they do come together and lead in or out. We could want self improvement--reaching as far an wide as our abilities allow. We could want camaraderie--having a good laugh and swapping stories. We could want success--that feeling of elation and accomplishment. This list could take up 2 blogs, but I think you get the idea.
Perception changes with the ebb and flow of life. How you go about this world depends on a multitude of factors, namely where you've been and where you're going. Trying to keep a positive outlook on everything is key to making almost any activity more enjoyable. You have to remind yourself of why you are doing what you are doing. It kind of reminds me of a blog I read a while ago, which definitely changed my outlook on training and scholarly pursuits. She said "instead of saying 'I have to do [insert activity here], say 'I get to do this' " It can make even the most mundane of activities have meaning. Feel privileged to be able. Take pride in what you can do, not shame in what you can't. There are amazing people out there who have diseases and are missing limbs, but they still revel in what they can do despite their setbacks, and they are doing it with a big smile on their face. We able-bodied people have a lot to learn from people like them.
Putting things into perspective can be hard in the face of failure and disappointment. I know that we've all been there before. Viewing these missteps as a mere stumble and not a fall will help tremendously in the long run. Instead believe in the possibilities, and the opportunity that comes along with failure. Victory tastes sweet once you spit out the dirt (credit to some shirt made by Saucony). We often feel like it's the end, but we should feel like it's the beginning. Life is great in that we can continue to grow with each passing day, and it always has something to teach us. Keep those horizons as broad as possible.
Historically, I have been the worst at keeping things in perspective. My mom and I have this saying that "the sun will always come up tomorrow", and it is one of the many reasons that I have a sun tattooed on my ankle. It is the all-encompassing phrase that always comes up when I'm feeling doom and gloom. However, things have started to change. I've found value in my injury from the marathon and my sub-par grades in school last semester. Neither will impact my life as a whole, and all avenues still lead to my dreams and aspirations. It's important to realize that worrying isn't worth it, and it's also important to realize that you are the most able person you know. No matter what you're pursuing, you hold the key to determine your success. Just keep your perspective where it should be, and everything will turn out in the end.
We all have different motives for why we pour our energy into the things we do, but it all leads back to how we feel about ourselves and where we see ourselves going. It's kind of like the highways in LA: they twist and wind about each other, but at some point they do come together and lead in or out. We could want self improvement--reaching as far an wide as our abilities allow. We could want camaraderie--having a good laugh and swapping stories. We could want success--that feeling of elation and accomplishment. This list could take up 2 blogs, but I think you get the idea.
Perception changes with the ebb and flow of life. How you go about this world depends on a multitude of factors, namely where you've been and where you're going. Trying to keep a positive outlook on everything is key to making almost any activity more enjoyable. You have to remind yourself of why you are doing what you are doing. It kind of reminds me of a blog I read a while ago, which definitely changed my outlook on training and scholarly pursuits. She said "instead of saying 'I have to do [insert activity here], say 'I get to do this' " It can make even the most mundane of activities have meaning. Feel privileged to be able. Take pride in what you can do, not shame in what you can't. There are amazing people out there who have diseases and are missing limbs, but they still revel in what they can do despite their setbacks, and they are doing it with a big smile on their face. We able-bodied people have a lot to learn from people like them.
Putting things into perspective can be hard in the face of failure and disappointment. I know that we've all been there before. Viewing these missteps as a mere stumble and not a fall will help tremendously in the long run. Instead believe in the possibilities, and the opportunity that comes along with failure. Victory tastes sweet once you spit out the dirt (credit to some shirt made by Saucony). We often feel like it's the end, but we should feel like it's the beginning. Life is great in that we can continue to grow with each passing day, and it always has something to teach us. Keep those horizons as broad as possible.
Historically, I have been the worst at keeping things in perspective. My mom and I have this saying that "the sun will always come up tomorrow", and it is one of the many reasons that I have a sun tattooed on my ankle. It is the all-encompassing phrase that always comes up when I'm feeling doom and gloom. However, things have started to change. I've found value in my injury from the marathon and my sub-par grades in school last semester. Neither will impact my life as a whole, and all avenues still lead to my dreams and aspirations. It's important to realize that worrying isn't worth it, and it's also important to realize that you are the most able person you know. No matter what you're pursuing, you hold the key to determine your success. Just keep your perspective where it should be, and everything will turn out in the end.
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