It's a very slow process - two steps forward, one step back - but I'm inching in the right direction. - Rob Reiner

February 26, 2011

Stir Crazy

Well, today marks one week since I injured re-injured my back.  I wish I could report that I am alot better, but unfortunately that's not the case.  It's been a solid week and I have pretty much spent most of that time in bed, at work, stretching or at the chiropractor with only minimal improvement.  Apparently this is not going to be a fast recovery.

I am starting to get extremely stir crazy!  I hate laying around and I miss my workouts. I feel like I am losing my fitness a little bit every day.  On Wednesday I was feeling a little bit better and tried to just get in a 2 mile walk.  Which I did, but then it has been much worse since then.  That was a bad idea.

My only bright spot is that I have one very lazy brown dog who is here for me every step of the way.  Jack is never embarrassed or ashamed to relax and take a nap.  He is great company.  He keeps my spirits up!

Jack - Lazy Lab

I am hopeful that if I just continue to rest this weekend I can slowly ease back into my routine on Monday.  Send good thoughts my way.  I need it!!  My next half marathon is just 9 weeks away and the most I have ran is 4 miles.........I need to run!
Posted by Michael at 9:15 AM

18 comments:

  1. A Prelude To...February 26, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    That picture of Jack is adorable - all those shades of brown - loved it!

    Take care. What a pain in the back! I bet you'll be feeling MUCH better in a few more days. I threw out my back a couple months ago by just stretching out in my bed after I woke up. Talk about feeling OLD. It took over a week to feel ok again.

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  2. JulieFebruary 26, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Fingers crossed here!

    What a cute puppy dog!

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  3. AimeeFebruary 26, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    I'm so sorry your back is not healing as quickly as you would like. I know it's hard not to exercise or be active, but rest sounds like the best thing for you right now! Rest now, and before you know it, you'll be back at it!

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  4. KellyFebruary 26, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    ohhhh.....so sorry! I would go crazy too!!! Hang in there....if you want company just let me know!!! love ya girl!

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  5. Lisa @ Eat.Pray.Run.February 26, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    What a bummer. But, you do have an extremely adorable, cuddly looking dog there! I hope your back starts to feel better soon. I'll be sending those good thoughts your way for sure.

    What half are you scheduled to run? I've been considering Rock the Parkway or the Oz half, but can't seem to pull the trigger...

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  6. gjware@hotmail.comFebruary 26, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    So sorry to hear you are having trouble with your back. You keep resting and I'll keep sending good thoughts your way.

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  7. RaegunFebruary 26, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    Aw...Jack is the sweetest. Take care of yourself. You'll be back at it in no time.

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  8. tahoegirlFebruary 26, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    "Jack is never embarrassed or ashamed to relax and take a nap." Love it.

    Feel better soon. Don't push it too hard.

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  9. The TurtleFebruary 26, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    So sorry about your back injury. I hope you feel better and can get back at it soon.

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  10. ajhFebruary 26, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    Many many good thoughts coming your way! Heal quickly!

    Love the pic of your dog. My cats kept me company very happily when I was sick.

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  11. AmandaFebruary 26, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    I hope you feel better soon!! And your dog is Soooo cute :)

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  12. AmandaFebruary 26, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Oh and I just read a comment of yours on another blog and saw that you are running the Oklahoma city marathon on may 1! Me and my sister are running in it too!! Maybe we will see you there!! :)

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  13. LBFebruary 27, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    hope it starts feeling better soon!!!! i must say i LOVE seeing pictures of jack, he makes me smile!

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  14. Coy MartinezFebruary 27, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    Love your blog! I too liked no news is Gnews! What a classic: ) hope you get better soon. I'm pool jogging for a half marathon. Sucks!

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  15. ChristiFebruary 27, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    My thoughts are with you. I understand how frustrating injuries can be. I am coming back from mine and like you I am not were I want to be with my training. And if I understand correctly we are doing the same race. Aren't you doing OKC? If so we have to meet up!

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  16. AlyssaFebruary 27, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    Your little pup is so cute! What great company.

    I'm sorry to hear you are injured! I'm having some issues with my left ankle lately so I'm laying low too, and it's making me craaaaazy! Just think that it'll be a lot worse if you don't take a break though. People don't really lose fitness all that quickly (unless they are eating SUPER unhealthy while laying low), so don't be too worried! You'll be back into the swing of things in no time. :)

    xoxo,
    A

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  17. Chris KFebruary 28, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    Wow, you have a lazy dog and hubby. The guy only ran 56 miles this week. Total slacker.

    You'll get your fitness back quick. I didn't run for 3 weeks prior to my last marathon and I was fine.

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  18. HannahMarch 4, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    Back issues are no fun at all. I really really feel for you! Sounds like (from your more recent posts) that you're on the mend - thank goodness! Hang in there, and keep it up. I'll send you lots of "no back issues" vibes!

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