Life on the (not so)Wild Side

Being broken can have its benefits. You actually have time to read through Anna Karenina, you have a great story to tell for anyone who asks why you're in a sling, and you really get to know how to use your left hand (I'm proud to say I can eat somewhat ambidextrously). But unfortunately not being able to run or ski had me a little depressed for quite a few days. I mean, it's a sudden drop in hours and I'm thinking to myself "gee, what to people do with all this free time?" and the other thought I'm thinking is "Damn, what is everyone else doing right now that I'm not?" Yes, I may be worrying about my fellow competitors. But what I need to think about -and what I keep telling myself to draw myself back into the now- is what I can to make sure I am fit and ready for the heavy fall training. I've been in the pool with a kickboard doing hour long swimming sessions with intervals which has really helped me stay on top of my aerobic side of things. The ever-so-daunting stationary bike has grown to be one of my best friends as I just toss on my headphones, switch on Pandora to Pitbull Radio (okay, seriously don't judge, the beats just get me through my workout) and pump up the resistance level. That has helped keep my strength and my muscles feeling pretty fresh. Lastly, I've made sure to keep up with my core and let's just say as of right now, I could do leg throws all day long. I'm pretty proud of myself and what I have been able to accomplish. Do I miss the open road and roller skiing? Of course I do. Do I miss running and bounding over at Titcomb? Obviously. Do I miss biking (for real)? Yes yes, and yes. But focusing on what I can't do isn't going to get me anywhere. I just have to put all my pent up frustration and energy into the workouts I can do and get the most out of them that I can.

I do miss the road.

Anything exciting going on? Not really. It was my birthday yesterday and I am now old enough to do most things that a legal adult is capable of doing (hurray for 18 year olds everywhere!). And I leave for Bowdoin on the 23rd. Wow, summer has flown by so fast. Granted this last month was supposed to be a pretty high hours month, but considering all things, I'm pretty proud of my hours this summer and the effort I've put in. All I can do now is wait till mid September to start using the upper body again and then we'll be in business.

It's not too early to be thinking about JO's again. Is it??
And it's never to early to be thinking about collegiate racing. I cannot wait to be a Polar Bear :)
Cheers everyone!