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After a glorious two weeks at home, it’s back to reality.\u00a0 Yes, I’m back at work this week.\u00a0 And to be honest, it’s not so bad.\u00a0 In terms of recovery, I don’t think I actually needed the full two weeks off, but it was certainly better safe than sorry.\u00a0 The added rest was certainly nice, and I’m sure the lower stress level helped too.<\/p>\n

Week one was pretty quiet.\u00a0 I spent a lot of time just hanging out and watching tv.\u00a0 I made a few quick outings, nothing too strenuous, and a week after surgery, I was able to walk on the treadmill, though it was slow going.\u00a0 By Wednesday of the next week I was feeling pretty great.\u00a0 Still being careful, but I could get on my bike without pain and spent some time doing small projects around the house (while still getting in quality couch time with the cats).<\/p>\n

Work hasn’t been bad at all.\u00a0 Monday I did a full day, went for a 2 mile walk at lunch, and still had plenty of energy for a bike ride that evening.\u00a0 I’d say I’m well on my way to recovery.<\/p>\n

In terms of training, I’m taking that much more slowly.\u00a0 I’m not allowed to swim for four weeks, so basically, I won’t be making a return to the pool til April.\u00a0 I haven’t been running because of my hip, but I’m working with my physical therapist (going back this week), and we’re going to make a plan to get me back to running.\u00a0 And I’m easing into biking, not pushing too hard.<\/p>\n

Obviously, I haven’t been working with my coach this month and I think I’m going to take April off from formal training as well, and just work with what feels good.\u00a0 Plan a workout, but just do it by feel.\u00a0 I’ll still try to get in 2 workouts from each sport, but not overtax myself.\u00a0 After all, I don’t have any major race goals this year except to cross some finish lines.\u00a0 I’m not racing til July. \u00a0Plenty of time to get ready.<\/p>\n

Of course, as I watch the snow come down outside my window, it\u2019s a bit strange to be thinking about triathlon! \u00a0Happy spring?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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