Went to the doctor yesterday and it turns out the pain in my ankle has an actual name. I forget what it is, but it ends in "itis". So, I'm taking an anti-inflammatory and will need to lay off the running for a bit.
And you know...it's okay. He said I could still swim or use the elliptical. I thought, "let's not get carried away with this whole fitness thing doc", but smiled and nodded instead.
I really wanted that 5K in 30 minutes. But, it's okay. I'll work my way back to it. I got really close, and that felt really good. Plus, it's kind of cool having a running injury. I mean, who would have thought? Certainly not me or anyone who knows me.
I think I've let go. Or at least am really close. And that feels good as well. Trying so hard to make something work, or holding on to something that doesn't want to be held, is so tiresome. And hurtful.
There's something else out there. I haven't found it, but knowing it's out there is comforting beyond words.
As for you, 5K....I'll get you yet.
Not tomorrow. But one day...
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