“I find beauty and hope in this idea of the alternative. Perhaps this is what injury teaches. Yes, we learn humility, of course: we’re humbled by our weakness and mortality.”
Haven’t been able to get my Achilles/calf right for six months and really appreciate this. I pivoted into more strength training pretty quickly when I needed to stop running and am starting to attempt some calisthenics stuff which has been fun. Still missing the hills but I love the beauty, hope and humility in this!
I needed this article! Struggling with stress injury in left leg and swollen achilles in right. No running for months, now just elliptical, stationary bike and PT. This gives me some needed perspective. :)
As a runner currently working through an injury (and just as the weather gets nice!), I definitely enjoyed this mediation. Thank you Sam for writing it!
I remember a time during your high school years that you had an injury and had to pause your running. You were just starting to shine in the sport and it was a difficult time. But you decided to spend the time concentrating on playing your trumpet and rose to become a very accomplished player!!
“I find beauty and hope in this idea of the alternative. Perhaps this is what injury teaches. Yes, we learn humility, of course: we’re humbled by our weakness and mortality.”
Haven’t been able to get my Achilles/calf right for six months and really appreciate this. I pivoted into more strength training pretty quickly when I needed to stop running and am starting to attempt some calisthenics stuff which has been fun. Still missing the hills but I love the beauty, hope and humility in this!
I needed this article! Struggling with stress injury in left leg and swollen achilles in right. No running for months, now just elliptical, stationary bike and PT. This gives me some needed perspective. :)
Hey thanks, James. Hope you heal up soon. I’m in the same boat!
As a runner currently working through an injury (and just as the weather gets nice!), I definitely enjoyed this mediation. Thank you Sam for writing it!
Hey thanks so much, Jeremy. Appreciate this. Hope you heal up soon!
I remember a time during your high school years that you had an injury and had to pause your running. You were just starting to shine in the sport and it was a difficult time. But you decided to spend the time concentrating on playing your trumpet and rose to become a very accomplished player!!