Well, with a little over six weeks until, all things going according to plan, I will earn my Ironmatron stripes.
I was listening to some of the trials and tribulations of my fellow athletes tonight, and so decided to reflect on some of my own calamities that have been overcome. Let's see:
- I'd barely got started and an old calf muscle injury flared up - more discipline with warming up and stretching required (I bet you didn't even know I had calf muscles...).
- I inadvertently came back from France with a lot of extra gravity acting on me. Stupid gravity.
- I faceplanted in Wellington - my ankle is seems to be OK but I don't think my right knee cap will ever be the same again.
- Wellington A&E gave me a nice cold to go with my sprained ankle.
- Contracted a mystery viral respiratory infection (aka a cold) that knocked me off training (and work) for the better part of September (but then I've always thought September is overrated).
- and most recently had a delicate part of my anatomy poked and stabbed for a biopsy - don't worry, I don't have cancer in the aforementioned delicate area, but it is black and blue and feeling quite sorry for itself...
So actually, on a whole I haven't had too bad a run - touch wood, even if my goal at the start of the campaign was to avoid injury and illness! I am very lucky to have a wonderful physio and a very patient coach!
Until next time, you know I can't grab your ghost chips!
love
Ironmaiden
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