Subject: Am I Screwed??? Well I have been working towards my goal of a 1/2 im in July since December 1st. From Dec. to Feb. 14 I was all prep. Just making sure I could start at week one of the 1/2 im plan (on this site ). I was going along great. Then I got clipless pedals/shoes. I didn't have them adjusted properly and after almost 2 weeks of riding w/ them my knees were shot (I kept going b/c I thought I was adjusting to them )the dr. said the ligaments were very inflamed. Now I have been off for a week, and my Dr. said I need another 2 more weeks. I ice them 4-5 times a day, and take Advil to reduce swelling. So I can't resume "real training" until April 28. This is about 16 weeks away from my target ½ im . And this first week I was told to go light, so I wont be really back to full tilt until 15 weeks out. I am very sad about this. I have been working very hard. I have lost over 20 lbs, and now i feel like am just gaining it all back (I’m not but I feel that way ) by doing nothing. I still swim 3-4x a week, and am going to strength train as well... But does anyone think that i can be prepared for my 1/2? This whole situation has gotten me so worked up... I have never done a 1/2 before (only did some sprints last summer ), and was so ready to get this going.
Thanks for any support or suggestions...
Sean
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