The FOURTH doctor in as many weeks has told me that biking
and running are out. He’s the second one
that actually laughed at me when I
suggested triathlon training. Poor guy,
I drilled him. What about a stationary
bike? (yes), spin class? (no) Can I hike?
(no) What activities can I do outside?
(swimming – really? It’s February)
I am SO BUMMED! I
actually ENJOYED doing the workouts last year.
I would bitch and moan about riding up a difficult hill in Northport,
but I secretly liked it, and felt so good about it afterwards. I had my little
training calendar and followed it like it was my bible. (Well, I followed it the best that I
could). I would go to work that morning
and put a check next to the completed workout.
I was never a fast triathlete but I had a routine, and I loved it.
I’m going to see the doctor again tomorrow. I’m writing a list of questions to ask
him. Can I use the elliptical? How long am I banned from training? Until I feel better? Until you tell me I am not? Forever?
Maybe I’ll have to change the name of my blog to Former Slow, Fat, Triathlete.
