My right knee hurts. To the point that I can’t run without sharp, stinging pain. I could only swim with a pull float this morning. Kicking hurts. Not just sore. Hurt. Zinging. Tearing and grinding pain. Moving my leg under my desk hurts. Going down stairs. Hurt. Pain. Noooooo.
Why, oh why? 10 days until the race? And this? Noooooo.
It doesn’t hurt. It feels fine. No worries, mate.
The things I am repeating to myself.
I go see Dr. Miracle Man Hands again tomorrow. Dr. MMH is going to heal me. I just know it.
It doesn’t hurt. This is all good. I’m strong enough, I’m smart enough and… well…
Augusta 70.3 is happening…even if I have to drag myself across that finish-line… Afterall, it’s only pain.
So there.
[Yoda says maybe it’s “Phantom Taper Pain.” Yes, yes… we’ll go with that.]
STOP!! Collaborate and listen, ICE is back with a brand new invention….. No, really STOP and ICE.
Dr. Miracle Man Hands is pretty much the.best.ever.
I swear by cold light laser treatment – my chiropractor does this treatment – and have learned to be religious about stretching and foam rolling. Feel better, soon. Good luck for your race!
Meredith,
I’ve officially read your blog from the beginning. I just finished it today. You made me laugh and cry. I am here to stay, and learn from your journey.
I really hope Yoda is right and it is phantom taper pain! You got this.
I call them Taper Tantrums. Your body will do crazy things when it’s taper time. Hang in there my dear!
sorry to hear that… Puli is starting to feel the same.. and we are only 42 days away from Austin… we can do it…
I am soooo sorry to hear your hurtin’ a bit but hang in there and stay positive!!! And hopefully this might lift your spirits some… you have inspired yet another mama to complete her first triathlon!! Finished my first sprint tri last weekend and I’m still in the clouds! I’m sure you read a jillion race reports but here’s mine if you have the time:http://mamavetsspot.blogspot.com/2012/09/so-now-im-triathlete.html
Have a great day, keep smiling!!!