Comments on My Dirt Road Anthem: Suck it up Buttercup

Bummer. I feel your pain (oh..no pun intended!) an...

2013-06-13T21:36:16.705-06:00

Bummer. I feel your pain (oh..no pun intended!) and hope you get better ASAP. However, you can see this as a great way to work on your cross training (like you are doing) and to realize strengths in other areas. It will be a little work getting back to where you were before, but you know how to do it, you've done it before and so I think it will be no problem!

Wheelchair badminton. That's what I'm doin...

2013-06-05T01:00:48.179-06:00

Wheelchair badminton. That's what I'm doing..
Only kidding, but I understand your pain here. Limited XT options are HARD. A pool would be so nice. Can you row (on a machine) or get to some water for canoeing, etc?

I agree with Michael that you are RIPPED. The time spent on arms and core is not going to waste- and this is also going to add to your mental strength. I like the mantra..I am right there with you!

Finally getting caught up! I am so bummed to hear ...

2013-06-04T22:10:31.916-06:00

Finally getting caught up! I am so bummed to hear that your leg is still hurting. You are being smart though in continuing to rest it even though it stinks.
I love the tank and you are seriously getting ripped!! And flexible! You are gonna spring right back after your leg heals!

First of all... love that shirt! :) Secondly... LO...

2013-06-04T19:20:10.300-06:00

First of all... love that shirt! :)
Secondly... LOOK AT YOUR ARMS!! You are ripped girl!! :) You rock and you'll make it through this no running time in your life! You'll figure it out... looks like you already have! :)

I love all of the extra stuff you've done, inc...

2013-06-04T18:39:33.155-06:00

I love all of the extra stuff you've done, including the head stand! You will pick it right back up, I know it! :0)

Your arms look amazing! Keep up the great work!

2013-06-04T17:51:06.499-06:00

Your arms look amazing! Keep up the great work!

So so sorry to hear about the injury Christy but g...

2013-06-04T15:12:25.843-06:00

So so sorry to hear about the injury Christy but gosh you look great. All of the strength training is really paying off. Hang in there. You will get through this and will end up stronger.

Oh I am right there with you....I am your miserabl...

2013-06-04T14:30:14.987-06:00

Oh I am right there with you....I am your miserable company
I hate it
I am green with jealousy when I see a runner and I do have the same thoughts you have...
I am a little bitter,,,,,,just a little...,,
I am trying to grow a 2 packs for now! :)

I'm sure when you get back to running you'...

2013-06-04T12:27:29.935-06:00

I'm sure when you get back to running you'll recover your fitness in no time. Especially with all those extra muscles to help you! I'm trying to do some upper body strength work too, while I look after my ITB. I think my triceps forgot they were there!

You look awesome!!!!!! Awesome guns there girly! W...

2013-06-04T11:49:49.931-06:00

You look awesome!!!!!! Awesome guns there girly! Woot!

Wow sounds like you are discovering new talents;) ...

2013-06-04T10:25:08.617-06:00

Wow sounds like you are discovering new talents;) Way to suck it up and try new things. I would love to do a head/hand stand. Too scared to try it:0

When I can't run or bike......I keep Ben &...

2013-06-04T10:10:53.339-06:00

When I can't run or bike......I keep Ben & Jerry's in business.

Hang in there, you'll come back strong.

Love your shirt! I say that to myself a LOT! Goo...

2013-06-04T09:37:11.440-06:00

Love your shirt! I say that to myself a LOT!

Good for you to keep your upper body and core strong... and yes, get out and show your horse some love!

Great job on the handstand push ups! I'm stru...

2013-06-04T09:08:49.817-06:00

Great job on the handstand push ups!

I'm struggling with running right now too. It sucks.

Love the tank! running and biking are my go to'...

2013-06-04T09:05:46.391-06:00

Love the tank! running and biking are my go to's, but I also do A LOT of walking...at a very slow pace (little g man has to walk too). One thing I really want to start doing again is get my punching bag hung up in the garage and do some boxing stuff. I'm no expert, but I love punching the crap out of that thing!

Love the mantra. Although I know you want to be ru...

2013-06-04T07:58:16.956-06:00

Love the mantra. Although I know you want to be running right now, I think you're doing the next best thing by focusing on what you CAN do. Your back muscles are freakin amazing!

Nice guns! Wish my injury time off had done that ...

2013-06-04T07:57:39.397-06:00

Nice guns! Wish my injury time off had done that for me! Its so tough being injured, although I try my hardest to rehab and do everything I'm supposed to, I sadly do a whole lot of wishful thinking and longing towards my running friends who just carry on. It sucks but I love to see how hard you're working at everything else!

you look great, so no worries! You'll be able...

2013-06-04T07:37:10.240-06:00

you look great, so no worries! You'll be able to run soon enough. I'd love to have a mt bike in that area where you live and go everywhere with it!

Damn girls look at those guns! Totally understand ...

2013-06-04T07:22:23.748-06:00

Damn girls look at those guns! Totally understand where you are coming from so vent away! The one positive thing about an injury is that it makes you want to come back even stronger and I can already see that happening for you. You will be back it at in no time so until then get after that strength training because you look incredible!

I've been stopped by 3 different neighbors whi...

2013-06-04T07:18:37.397-06:00

I've been stopped by 3 different neighbors while out walking, all asking why I wasn't running lately. It's apparently the end of the world for them, too, to see such an unusual sight!
I'll have to try those handstand push-ups in July. 29 more days for me!!!!
And that tank is awesome, btw.

Look at those guns, girl! So impressed by your ha...

2013-06-04T07:05:21.371-06:00

Look at those guns, girl! So impressed by your handstand push ups! I didn't even know those were a thing! I totally get how you're feeling--injury just plain sucks. Love your new mantra and attitude. Hang in there--this too shall pass!

You are ripped chica! I haven't tried a handst...

2013-06-04T07:02:10.904-06:00

You are ripped chica! I haven't tried a handstand push up before. We do them in crossfit, but I usually modify. I am very impressed that you can do one. You are doing a really good job on focusing on what your body can do right now.

So totally get this--it is HARD to be injured. You...

2013-06-04T07:00:56.083-06:00

So totally get this--it is HARD to be injured. You are reframing it beautifully. When I was injured a couple of years ago, the pool was my salvation, but clearly that doesn't apply to you. But the important thing is that you have something to help get through it.

Ok...welcome to the gun show!!! I love your persp...

2013-06-04T06:33:12.072-06:00

Ok...welcome to the gun show!!! I love your perspective of focusing on what you CAN do! You'll get it back...don't worry!!

HOLY COW! Nice work on those handstand pushups!!

2013-06-04T06:26:17.879-06:00

HOLY COW! Nice work on those handstand pushups!!