Quote Originally Posted by MDHillSlug View Post
Thank you all for your words of encouragement. I've gotten more understanding from you than from my partner. I recognize that I'm going through a mourning process for my lost training and lost goals.

On the positive/moving forward side:
  • I swam yesterday and it felt good; no knee issues there.
  • I'm scheduled for a comprehensive bike fitting on Tuesday; I'm somewhat worried that he's going to tell me "Sorry, that bike just doesn't fit you". Kinda irrational, but...
  • PT starts on Wednesday.


I feel like, at this point, I can't plan anything for next season. DP sees this as being pessimistic; I see it as recognizing that I have no idea how rehab will go or how long it may take to be able to get back to real training. How can I set goals at this point? I'm still dealing with the loss of this year's goals!
Well, sometimes our partners don't get it like someone else might. But that's OK. If they don't train and race, they probably don't really understand... but that's why you have message boards like this one! (How did we all live sane lives before the internet?)

Hey you have a plan in place. Tell yourself that you WILL fix the problem and you WILL get better.

I know for me, last year having to sit out the whole tri season was a struggle. But I made sure to stay invovled in the community and to keep telling myself, "You WILL be able to run again". There were highs and lows and times I was so upset and depressed about not being able to run... but I kept my eye on the future and told myself I would be OK.

And here I am a year later... a full race season under my belt... and ready for a HIM!

Next season is months away. Focus on the here and now of getting healed up.