Comments on: cannot; will not.

By: active enjoyment.

active enjoyment. — Sat, 15 May 2010 19:14:18 +0000

[...] After class, as I walked home, totally energized in the perfect spring air, I began to wonder what it would be like to go for a run. Aside from very occasional discomfort affected by certain weather patterns or days on which I’ve done too much walking, my knees have really been fine. I don’t intend to ever be “a runner” again, but I’ve been getting curious about the possibility of going out for a couple miles every now and then. [The last time I tried this out, it didn't go so well.] [...]

By: Katie

Katie — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:09:57 +0000

Oh Leslie, I’m sorry this is so frustrating. I know it blows.

Any time you want to do a little group yoga, I’d love to join! We need to have another date soon :-)

By: Devan G Newman

Devan G Newman — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:12:17 +0000

it can be tough to feel like you are “stuck” to something. But DONt limit yourself. DO the things YOU want to do.. but listen to your body.. try pilates!? or dance!
stay positive love!

By: Neela Marijana

Neela Marijana — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:29:41 +0000

wow leslie it as if this post was written by me. i have been a runner all my life but now i had to quit because of my digestive issues. it’s such a pain to see people run everywhere and i don’t know when and if i will ever get back to running. obviously the impact of running really does not help my gut at all. so i stick with only yoga too. it’s hard but i’d rather have a healthy body that is working properly then to run all the miles in the world.

By: Lexi

Lexi — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:35:52 +0000

I’m so sorry you are frustrated with your injury right now. just know, that it WILL get better. have faith. stay strong and positive. I am sending love and positive energy your way. lately, I have become very intuitive when it comes to exercising. I know exactly what I want to do when it comes time to work out. and I do it. I just listen to my body throughout the day and see what I’m feeling. But when my mind says yes and my body says no, I start to feel a little guilty. the evil word “should” comes out and I feel forced. but lately, I’ve been coping by journaling or watching a movie when my body isn’t feeling up to a work out. I sit back on the couch and just breathe, and repeat a mantra to myself. something like: you are okay. not exercising today will not change you in any way. you need to rest. do it so you’ll feel strong tomorrow. I’ve been talking to myself a bit lately (in a non creepy way) and it has really helped. I make up little mantras or phrases and write them down, and read them to myself out loud when I’m feeling a little blue.
I hope you have a lovely sunday evening,
keep your chin up :)

By: Crunchy Granola Gal

Crunchy Granola Gal — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:30:21 +0000

leslie, i have totally been there with running and i understand how tough it is. you just have to let your body rest. i tend to pick up new hobbies in the meantime — have you tried swimming? spinning? i know those may be out of your price range though, but if you joined a gym with a pool and swimming pool you’d be good to go (NYU’s gym has a deal for alumn — it’s actually not too pricey, as you pay by the year).

OR just think about all the other things you can do beyond running/ cardiovascular exercise. i know that sounds daunting but sometimes your body just needs a rest and will heal itself. I didn’t exercise at all for most of June, July and August, and since then I’ve been feeling stronger and healthier than ever. enjoy the wine and don’t think about what you can’t do — life is short! :)

By: ellie

ellie — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:21:46 +0000

I can relate to this all too well. I gave up dancing a few years ago, originally temporarily. I’ve gone back since when the urge to do so gets overwhelming, but it becomes apparent very quickly that my body is just not going down that road again. How do I cope? I think about what dancing does for me, and try to find other ways. Whether it’s uplifting music to cheer me up, sounds and movements I need to lose myself in or just some heart-pumpig adrenaline, I can usually find something. Usually, not always. Sometimes I just want to be mad about the situation and I guess that’s okay too. Good luck with the acupuncturist!

By: Sam (Merit to the Carrot)

Sam (Merit to the Carrot) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:08:21 +0000

I know how you feel. I used to be a competitive gymnast… until I fractured the L5 in my spine and had to stop. It’s heartbreaking, even till this day. I always want to try a back flip again, but I know that with my body’s limitations, that part of my life will have to be subdued…

You become stronger and more motivated to do your body and mind well by any means possible (that won’t hurt you)… It’s hard, but it’s a learning experience. We have to try to make the best out of this unfortunate situation.

By: VeggieGirl

VeggieGirl — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:42:36 +0000

Stay positive!!! **hugs**

By: cocoNUTbutter

cocoNUTbutter — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:40:11 +0000

I adore your blog and hope to add you to my blogroll, and perhaps if you enjoy mine , you might do the same ?
I relate to your situation. I relate to it very intensely actually. If you would like to send me an email, go ahead, I will share some stories and it might help you out a bit.
I wrote a post today on things similar to this. You have to appreciate what you can do. If you can walk, you walk. And if you cannot step on a bike for another 2 years, or run for 30 seconds for even another year, that is okay. You accept your position now and you do what you can. It will get better :) But focus only on you for that, k? :)