Injuries-You spin me round

For those of you who suffered through 80's FM radio like me, I'm sure you recall Dead or Alive's hit, You Spin Me Round. If not, I have posted the somewhat disturbing video of the freakshow artist below for a refresher. Essentially that is what my life has come to. I have become that song (Note I didn't say singer). It is implanted in my head and I can't escape it. After limping home from a run 10 days ago, I was forced to set the running shoes aside and jump on a bike. Given the short daylight hours, most of my riding has been on a spin bike. I spin in the morning, I spin at night. I spin here, I spin there, I spin everywhere. The other day Katie asked me how my workout was. After some brief pondering, I realized it was just like every other spin workout. Sweaty and boring. Only the music changes. If nothing else, it has really made me appreciate what a gift it is to run. Heck, I even long for the treadmill, which sits right next to my spin bike. Nothing, I repeat NOTHING beats running. Andy and I have had a couple of great mt bike/cross rides the past week which I am thankful for, but it still doesn't compare. For now, the plan is to take a full three weeks off of running then reassess the damage. I'll keep working on my core and try to stay fit with the bike. Hopefully Chris Vergona can work a miracle with my Achilles and foot tendonitis. Never knew massage could be so painful.

On the positive side, Katie is doing much better and seems to be getting back into midseason form. Her plantar fasciitis is still there but currently managable. She is looking forward to kicking some Thanksgiving butt at the COCC Turkey Trott this weekend and then the Girls on the Run race Thanksgiving day. It's great to see her running again!

Me, think I'll just watch the kids and maybe go for a spin.

Looking forward to brighter days. Until then, You spin me round.




Dead Or Alive - You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)
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