COYOTITO Posted May 12, 2016 Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 I had started off so well! During the pre-challenge week, I got all my ducks in a row, loaded the freezer with frozen fruit for my smoothies, and the fridge with greens and veggies for my salads. I did my running and biking as I would during the challenge. Over the weekend before challenge began I went on not one, but two grueling mountain bike rides. Come Monday, I was a little tired, but I got up at my usual 5am, drank my coffee, got the dog and headed to the trail. Cruising along, not even in my first half mile and BAM, l'm on my face. I went down like a sack of potatoes. I hit so hard I actually bounced. Thank god it was on hard packed dirt and not one of the rocky sections. Scabby, scabby knees, bruised up elbows, road rash on the thighs. Damn. I got up and hobbled back to the car. Obviously, I should have taken a rest day after two hard rides. I was exhausted, unfocused, dragging. Luckily, I was able to run my 3 miles after the rest day, and I'm going to try a bike ride this evening. Note to self, don't push yourself into injury. A rest day won't set you back like a major injury will. Be smart, train smart. Toodles... Quote Coyotito Life-Long Adventure Maven, Mistress of the Gypsy Lifestyle STR 1/ DEX 3/ STA 1/ CON 1/ WIS 4/ CHA 1 Current: #1(May/Rebel) "If you're not standing on the edge, you're taking up too much space" - unknown "I hope to arrive at my death, late, in love, and a little drunk." Atticus Link to comment
Elastigirl Posted May 12, 2016 Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 Oh no! Sorry. Hope you are ok. Take it easy. Quote Wisdom 22.5 Dexterity 13 Charisma 15 Strength 21 Constitution-13 "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind' Luke 10; 27 Link to comment
COYOTITO Posted May 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 Thanks, E-girl. Quote Coyotito Life-Long Adventure Maven, Mistress of the Gypsy Lifestyle STR 1/ DEX 3/ STA 1/ CON 1/ WIS 4/ CHA 1 Current: #1(May/Rebel) "If you're not standing on the edge, you're taking up too much space" - unknown "I hope to arrive at my death, late, in love, and a little drunk." Atticus Link to comment
Steaky Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 Rest days are important. it's worth remembering. Hopefully you're ok and getting back on track? Quote My curent challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/83866-steakys-feline-friends/ Link to comment
Moxie~girlFriday Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 Hey Coyotito~ It never ceases to surprise me how you can be upright and chugging along one moment and then FWOOSH... in full-on faceplant mode the next. I've wiped out twice in the last few months, but I feel like I am taking less damage and recovering much faster as I get more flexible and lighter on my feet... I am wondering if it has something to do with being in better shape ... or just totally in my imagination! Does recovery seem to get easier as you get more active? ~Moxie Quote "I wish to understand it. The more I do the less it controls me. One day, who knows, I may even control it." ~ Vision (Paul Bettany), Captain America: Civil War Link to comment
Shakeel_R Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 Rest is really really important. Welcome and good luck! Quote Recovering from an epic clash with gravity, which I lost. Nobody gets out of life, alive || Senpai noticed me! || Company of unemployed superheroes Trying to get back on the forums and back in exercising in life any help motivation is welcome Link to comment
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