It’s times like these you learn to live again
It’s times like these you give and give again
It’s times like these you learn to love again
It’s times like these time and time againI, I’m a new day rising
I’m a brand new sky to hang
The stars upon tonight
And I, I’m a little divided
Do I stay or run away
And leave it all behind
Times Like These by The Script
Like these lyrics, my personal theme these days is all about renewal. I am beginning to emerge from the post-Ironman malaise and get back into a regular training rhythm. The process is taking it’s time and has been hampered by a few lingering injuries. First of which would be my shoulder issues which have slowed my return to regular sessions at the pool. Or maybe I am just using that as an excuse so that I can avoid the pool. I am not completely sure that isn’t the case. I hate swimming at indoor pools and sometimes will do just about anything to avoid swimming there. However that excuse is no longer valid because the outdoor pools opened this weekend (and open water sessions begin in a couple of weeks). So I am hoping to continue with rehab’ing my shoulder through a more regular swim routine over the next couple of months.
The other lingering issue that I am dealing up is related to a little mishap I had while hiking up to Half Dome in Yosemite a couple of weeks ago. I was tired after being out in the bush for 7 hours and managed to roll both of my ankles at the same time as I was trudging through a mess of scree. Somehow I managed to walk through the pain however the ligaments and tendons in my ankles seem to be stretched or damaged somewhat. This condition hasn’t been bothering me too much unless I run more than 15 km and then things begin to ache a bit. Which is why I am taking a rest day after running 28 km last night in Capilano Canyon. I am also going to back off on training distances this week since I am racing in the Shawnigan Lake Half Iron this weekend.
Yes, it’s race season once again here on the west coast and my schedule is pretty full this year. Shawnigan Lake next weekend which is quickly followed by the Oliver Half Iron the following weekend. I am pretty excited about Oliver since I will be racing with my sister and bro in-law for their first half iron distance race. The weekend after Oliver will be spent at a 3 day altitude training camp for the Canadian Death Race (that should be a real learning experience).
So things are beginning to heat up as we move into race season. Not everything is perfect but hopefully I can work through those issues because I am really looking forward to having some fun out there with the other kids adult children. ‘Cause it’s times like these when you learn to live again….
Check out this version of “Times Like This” which is performed by The Script who are performing for the BBC Radio One Live Lounge.
I don’t know who the Script are, but I’m 99.99% sure this is a Foo Fighters song. : )
I love the blog, but man, your training is way too intense for little old me.
Man, I’m just sitting hear reading your plans and how you are plugging on through your issues. Honestly I was thinking of sitting out some speed work at the track tonight because my back is giving me some hell. But seeing you do your stuff has inspired me to go and work through it. No show stoppers tonight!
Thanks for the blogs…..Keep’m up!
Take care of those limbs…………..
Gee, I hope I did not guilt you into doing the speed work. Oh wait, guilt is what family is all about right? Never mind then, guilt on and off to the track with you brother.
Awe, thats what the root of the pain is….Guilt! I knew something was weighing heavy on my back. Well now its pouring buckets out for our bike work-out session tonight, guess there is no sense in whining (even though I’m a podium finisher in that sport!), must grin and bare it! Don’t know how you West Coasters train in the rain…Yuk!