The Weekend In Review

It was a pretty passive weekend here in Memphis- and I think that is a good thing.  I have requested a calm, slow environment for the next few weeks as my board exam approaches.  Dave and I were supposed to go to Birmingham for his soccer tournament, but it got cancelled last minute and we stayed here.  

I continue to have an identity crisis as I try to figure out what to do with soccer.  After watching the Wrestler this weekend, I realize that I am very much like Randy the Ram- what do I do without soccer?  Despite my injuries, I realize I am addicted to soccer like crack.  Someone needed a sub Friday night so I put in a few minutes of playing time (and loved it).  I got to play with Dave which is always fun- we give each other smiles and high fives on the field- and we know what the other person is thinking which is fun too.  It was really only about 25 minutes, and I haven't played since the beginning of March.  So, I got my little fix, and I am reminding myself hourly that I CANNOT sign up for soccer this season- it is not congruent with my short or long term goals.     

Short term goals:  pass boards, focus on total knee health and try to work up to 2 runs a week at 3 miles by September with no pain, learn the ropes at my new job, and stop being catty.  (yes, somewhere along the way I have realized I have lately been gossiping and ugly- I hate the way that makes me feel).   

Playing soccer will not help me achieve any of these goals.  I will resist the temptation to play!!!!!  

Saturday was the Los Locos social ride- roll out for 10 miles easy (or until boys get bored-and it only takes one to go to the front and lay it down) and then do a moderate group ride.  I was slightly regretting that 25 minutes of soccer Friday night with some knee discomfort, completely hating the tilt of my saddle as I destroyed the area that should never be touched in such a way (Lucia offered me a Gu to put in that area like a gel pad...ha ha!), and absolutely loving the ride otherwise.  We had super company throughout the ride, and I am enjoying riding my new bike and getting the feel for it.  

I spent the rest of my Saturday day feeling trashed while I went shopping for bridesmaid dresses with my sister.  (I am not sure if riding or shopping trashed me).  I am happy to say we picked out something cute and re-wearable.  I stayed home the rest of the day and watched the Tour/studied before realizing I had completely forgotten about a friend's engagement party and it was too late to go.  I guess my planner would help me more if I would look at it from time to time.  I was pretty bummed to have forgotten my friend's special occasion.     

Beyond that, it has been Bikram yoga and studying.  Dave and I ran 1.95 miles today (yes, Dave ran with me- a miracle).  So, that brings me to 3.5 miles since last Sun- and all 3.5 have been pain free.  I really think Bikram has helped tremendously- I did not run with a huge limp this week, and I haven't been forced to stop with any knee locking.  So, the priority list for the next few weeks continues as such:  lots of Bikram, some extra strength, several swims, 1-2 bikes to stay in touch with my new ride, and 1 baby run to test the waters. 

Okay, back to studying and focusing on goal #1!