The pains of resting

After I finally got cleared to train again after my groin issue, I found that all I wanted to do was run. That's partially because I couldn't for so long and partially because I go through this every year. I don't want to swim and I don't even want to look at my bike. I love running so it's not generally a hardship. I have always continued to swim and bike, but I complained about it a lot (sorry Kris!).

Since I started back riding with the Iron Whiners, it's been ok, knee issue aside. I still haven't actually wanted to get on the trainer or get up early and ride for hours, but I know once I get going I'll have a good time. When I started consistently having the knee issue, I talked with Dawn.

And now, all of the sudden, it's different. Coachie told me to rest (no bike) until my knee gets better. It's amazing the difference being told to rest can make. Where last week, I didn't want to ride, now I really want to. I've only missed one ride, and I already sent her an email asking when I could get back on the bike. When I saw her tonight, she said one week at least. That means that next Tuesday I can get back on the bike and try out my knee. I'm really hoping that there is no pain and I only had to miss out on one week!

I wonder what I'll feel like when I can't ride for baby reasons (no, it isn't something I have to change yet but hopefully it will be soon). How cranky will I be once it's not safe and I have to wait what will likely feel like forever?! I'm going to apologize WAY in advance because just knowing I'm missing this one week is hard enough. I'll give you all fair warning when it's time to start avoiding me. :)