Had a scare this week. Clayton sent me to get an MRI on my back just to make “sure” nothing was seriously wrong. They thought they saw multiple herniated discs, so scheduled an appointment with a neurologist. Fortunately, he said nothing is a big problem. No meds or injections needed, just prescribed some PT. Everything he saw on the MRI is just “normal” aging stuff.
But probably good that it scared me so I get super vigilant about strength training for the next several months.
Back to swimming 4+ days a week and my swim is really coming back to where I was pre-elbow break. Hopefully by keeping heavier swim schedule for the next few months, I can surpass where I was at the beginning of the year and make even more progress.
It’s been 3 weeks since IMML. Rode a little today and am going to start doing some short runs.
It’s nice to have more downtime and less stress right now; both from training and life in general, now that the new house is done and the old house has closed. Time to reset and recharge and focus on making 2022 the year I finally start putting all this hard work and training together.
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