The last week in May was exciting and exhilarating - many factors contributing to that - Principally - I really started feeling better. I could participate better in class, kick without pain, getting my 150 push ups and sit ups done. Enjoying sparring on Friday nights.
An unrelated activity presented itself, I was asked if I could participate on a team for the Reno Tahoe Odyssey - one of the team members had become ill - Could I do it? Oh man, this was something I had wanted to do some day..... I was just being asked to do one leg - they'd cover the other two.... I ended up doing two, 4.8 mile legs, the second was at sunrise - loved it, I DID it! I did it without pain! It was a great experience -
I was feeling so good - I went to the gym added to the workout, went home worked in the yard and my back sparked with a little pain. Gasp - What had I done! All my recovery efforts over the last 3 months - gone!? Yes - its true, I have continued to be in pain - my lower back and sciatic nerve has limited everything I do. Noooooo!
Crazy as it is .... It was at this point in time, my husband and I had planned our vacation to Kauai - bought it & paid for it last December. I thought for sure this would compliment my training and I'd come back a total studette! But instead, the timing has been fortunate to work on recovery. I was able to start focusing on healing on Wednesday after the hellish trip here.... My techniques seem to be helping. Minimal stress. Walking barefoot on the beach, in the waves. Swimming in the ocean and swimming in the pool. Carefully hiking. Applying ice packs. Applying Deep Blue Rub (essential oils). Taking lots of ibuprofen. Reading. Practicing my ukulele. Reaching to touch the natural order of things and my soul.
I have been mentally practicing martial arts techniques. Sometimes that can help to affix it to my brain. I prefer physical practice - but since I can't at this time, mentally will have to do.
If we've learned anything, it's the importance of listening to our bodies. So good that you have the opportunity to do that. I'm sure your efforts will be rewarded. Since there hadn't been many posts about your trip, I had a feeling you were being challenged. Hang in there my friend. A beautiful place to find peace in your body, mind and spirit.
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