Archive for April 22nd, 2009

Perhaps the best explanation for my recent emotional roller coaster is this knee injury that has created chaos in my small world.  I kinda didn’t know what to do with myself, not being able to run.  Thankfully, I’ve finally jumped through the hoops in the process to get in to see a doctor, so hopefully my appointment tomorrow will be a good one….meaning, she won’t tell me to stop running for 6 weeks

In the meantime, I’ve tried to be extra conscious of my activities and have avoided running.  On solid surfaces, that is.  I have spent many hours in the pool since Friday doing some super boring water jogging.    

Seriously, other than the fight that happened between two swimmers sharing a lane, I think I could’ve shut my eyes and taken a nap while in the pool. No new scenery.  Just moving at a snail’s pace, going back and forth, back and forth….

It really makes me appreciate running.

I just want to keep up my endurance to the best of my ability and right now, water jogging seems to be my best option.  It’s a good low-impact substitute but even though it’s a decent workout, I don’t get quite the same intensity as I do from running.  So I’ve started doing pilates too, just to keep my muscles toned and limber.  

Good news is that the knee does feel much better than it did a week ago, but until I’m medically advised to do otherwise, I’ll still be jogging in my swimsuit.