And you know the rest!
This is the second day in a row where I have been basically out of commission because of my back. On both days I spent 15 minutes in the pool and nothing else. Yesterday, I was totally cooked by the time I arrived in Mexico. And today, although I was in a lot less discomfort, I felt weak and vulnerable. I find it very disconcerting. Unlike many other injuires it is almost impossible to compensate for, and its difficult to work out in any way. Even the pool seems to aggravate it, because swimming tends to curl your body. I am trying very hard to stretch as much as possible as I hope this is the biggest part of the problem, rather than just muscle weakness. In either case I need to figure out how to stretch and/or strengthen it, as appropriate, while I continue to work out. I can't just take a month or 2 off to let it heal.
I'm going to bed and try to rest.
I dedicate day 35 to my brother Terry, who would not be so easily discouraged.
"Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, "I will try again tomorrow" --Mary Anne Radmacher
love
peter
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If the spirit is willing, the rest will follow. Patience is something you have plenty of for others, so learn some for you. No need to stop training, just temper it with kindness and as you strengthen you will injure less easily next time. Unlike myself you are not 30 anymore!! In fact you havechildren who are 30! Just keep that spirit willing and the rest will follow - its a certainty. Love you
I agree... Also, a few tips from someone who has had to deal with the fickle back before. Swim on your back. Instead of going to bed, walk, walk and walk more. If you have access to one of those exercise balls there are some good stretches you can do with that. Above all, be gentle with your mind, which will try to take advantage of you while you feel low!!
love you
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