Still Paying for that Stupid Fall
As noted yesterday, my leg was feeling better yesterday and I was beginning to think that I was getting close to being fully recovered. Well, I woke up this morning and it had taken a step back. I have to clarify that it’s not really my hip. The massive bruise I had was on my hip – square on the outside, directly where I landed on it. That pain is gone, but what’s lingered is what feels like a strained groin muscle. I don’t really notice it when I’m sitting on my butt at work or just walking around, but certain motions/movements bother it, notably stepping up, raising my leg from the hip joint or anything that requires a long leg stretch.
It has been generally fine during cycling and swimming, but I’m beginning to think that the cycling is not helping the situation – I was feeling better last night and then rode for 90 minutes. Interestingly, it didn’t bother me while I was riding or immediately after I got off the bike. This is why I haven’t stopped riding this week. But this morning it started bothering me during my swim (mostly on the kick-offs and any strong kicking). As a result, I cut the morning’s swim a bit short (by about 600 yards, including 300 yards of kicking). And if you’ve been reading this you know how I feel about missing training sessions or cutting them short. Also, I’m going to skip tonight’s ride. It’s a bummer because I won’t be able to ride while we’re in LA, but hopefully the trip to LA will force me to take some time off and let whatever’s going on heal.
Added to all that is the stress I get every time we get ready to travel. Trying to finish stuff up at work, getting my stuff together for the trip, preparing myself for the hassle of getting to the airport, trying not to think about the disaster I’ll be facing at work when I get back – all fun. I’m bringing my running and swimming stuff out to LA and will keep my fingers crossed that I can make a good week out of this despite all the mess I’m feeling inside right now.
It’s amazing how my emotions regarding this training can swing – yesterday was a real high (with the time trial, my bike fit and some good sleep) and today, a pretty deep low. I’m still convinced my hip or groin or whatever just needs some rest, but it’s getting frustrating…
Swim – February 28
Distance: 2,400
Time: 46 minutes