I got a tri bike!! Now obviously, it needs to be assembled and we're still gathering all of the components but I could not be more excited that we were able to find this amazing 2014 Argon 18 E-112! I got it in the mail on Friday and I must admit, I feel a small sense of guilt. If Matthew were to pick out a bike for himself based solely on looks this would end up being it. It's totally his style, with a matte finish and the argon molecule on it. But, it wasn't meant to be and it feels almost too cool for me but, I'm certain I'll be able to rise to it's awesomeness! ;)
Other fun things from the week: After resting Monday, Tuesday I did strength training and then went to the pool and had a quick swim of 1800 meters in 35 minutes, averaging 1:49 per 100 meters.
After doing some reading, I just don't think that I have something that would warrant me getting an MRI to find the appropriate treatment. It's not like I can't swim/bike/run, it's just that when I do, it aches. I've decided to go back to PT explain how my pain came back after keeping my knee in line on the bike and see what exercises/stretches he suggests. And possibly go back to the orthopedist to see what my other treatment options are.
Also, after reading about hip pain, and basically everything saying rest is the #1 thing to do, I've decided to seriously rest for the next 4 weeks. I'm not going to bike/run at all (even typing that I feel emotional). But it's really the only chance I can give my body before April to just heal itself and I must do it. I will still swim but I will use the swim buoy and not kick. I'll also do my strength training 2X a week but with light weights for leg stuff.
I'm trying to not let myself wallow in my disappointment and instead focus on what good can come out of the next 4 weeks. I'm hoping to get to the pool 3X a week so my swimming will get stronger. And I'll have more time on my hands to get things on my 'oh, I really need to do that' list checked off, especially before serious training starts at the end of December.
Things like: getting the front yard ready for winter, cleaning the grout in our kitchen and bathroom, finding frames for all of our artwork, painting our master bathroom.
This weekend I allowed myself to relax And even though the pool was unexpectedly closed on Saturday and I couldn't get a swim in, I valued the extra time I was granted for the day and took Gordon for a longer walk (not too long for the hip) and watched the NBC recap of the Ironman World Championships (which was awesome!).