Anyone who knows me well can tell you that there is always
something wrong with me. Wait… that didn't
come out right. (Smile)
As I get older, I seem to be more prone to aches and
strains. Thank God that I have not suffered any major sickness or long term
injury (other than minor knee pain).
Yet, when you love to run like I do, anything that inhibits a run can be
frustrating.
Last week I somehow strained my lower back. I thought perhaps I did it working out, but
when I think back, I was doing a lot of chair moving at church. I do happen to also recall moving a large
table as well. Yes, I should have waited
for help, but I think I’m super woman.
So, for the last several days I took a break from running,
thinking that would help my back. But, instead of getting better, it became sorer
and Mr. Icy-Hot and I saw a lot of each other.
Then yesterday I decided to jump the “rest and relax” ship
and head to the gym. I couldn't take it
anymore! Hahaha… Running addicts know where I’m coming from.
I hit the treadmill with the intent to walk. After all, it made sense to me to not run a
10K if you have a sore back. I tried to
walk. I promise I did. But I was surrounded by everyday athletes
like me, running their hearts out. Running
euphoria was in the air.
I tried to walk and preoccupy my mind with the theater movie
of the day, “Maid in Manhattan”. That
was a no go.
I started walking at 4.0…then 4.5….then a slight jog at
5.2. The soreness in my back was
bearable. As a matter of fact, after I
hit the first mile, my back felt less sore.
Well that’s all I needed to crank it up to 6.7! It felt good to be home
again! (Smile)
PLEASE NOTE!!! – If you have an injury, see your physician
and ask how you should proceed with your fitness regimen. My decision to go to 6.7 with a sore back is
because I’m stubborn. Be warned.
The ironic thing was this morning, my back feels
better. Thank God for having grace and mercy
on my stubborn running soul. The morning
before, I had to pull myself with my upper body to get out of the bed. Now granted that is not so different from
other mornings, but this time it was physically painful.
This morning, there was only a slight soreness and as I sit
at my computer blogging, I can feel no pain.
Hallelujah!!!
Once again...I am not a doctor. You definitely
should see a doctor if you are injured or else you can cause more damage to
your body. It seemed like getting back
into my exercise routine helped do the trick or like I said before, God just
had mercy on this running-loving lady.
Either way, I’ll take it.
