Dealing with Injury

There was a day when something like a sore lower back wouldn't stop me.  Maybe it should have!  On Monday I worked out with a much younger rower (I'm 52, she's 15) and was so excited to keep up with her!  We ran, we climbed stairs, we rowed on the rowing machine, we skipped, we did step ups and side step ups.  It felt great.  Building strength and cardio for the upcoming race season.

Then I went to work where I sit for long periods.

At about 9:30 my right side lower back started stiffening up.  By noon, I had to start the process of standing 5 minutes before I was expected to walk anywhere.  I was a mess.

Even 5 years ago, I would have just ignored it and gone to my afternoon workout.  But, wanting to enjoy a healthy second half of my life, I cancelled.  And I cancelled my Tuesday morning workout.  I am glad I did.  What could have been a long, nagging pain-in-the-back is subsiding nicely.

I went for a brisk walk today.  I think I may have finally learned how to look after myself.  And it only took half my life!