Well here we are...less than 3 week until race day and I sit here, in pain. Yep...sure enough, it happened–just as I was planning to take the last 3 weeks off from grappling hard/sparring at the Academy to make sure I stayed healthy before the IronMan...I get hurt 3 1/2 weeks out! It happened last Thursday grappling with my friend Tom...one wrong twist and OUCH!!! My ribs were hurting like crazy and I couldn't breathe. I later learned the cartilage that connects to the bone has become "displaced"...ouch!
This past weekend we rode the "Tour de Tonka" and the ribs didn't seem to bother me too much. Of course my mind was somewhat distracted by the pouring rain, wind and cold.
Update: it's better this week. I ran (slowly) for the first time this morning and I went to the doc at lunch and he worked on them which has helped even more. While the appointment was painful, I can breathe a little easier.
I hop this week sees the pain fade even more, but we'll see. Te only thing I haven't attempted yet is swimming...I'll keep you all posted!
Back soon,
Bri
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