Comments on: It’s the End of the World as We Know It http://www.kerry-litka.com/main/wordpress/2008/02/02/its-the-end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it/ ...freakishly small since 1976 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:07:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: pimpbot http://www.kerry-litka.com/main/wordpress/2008/02/02/its-the-end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it/comment-page-1/#comment-694 pimpbot Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:07:08 +0000 http://www.kerry-litka.com/main/wordpress/2008/02/02/its-the-end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it/#comment-694 Ugh. Sorry to hear about this, K. Get better soon! Ugh.

Sorry to hear about this, K. Get better soon!

]]> By: Michael http://www.kerry-litka.com/main/wordpress/2008/02/02/its-the-end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it/comment-page-1/#comment-622 Michael Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:10:59 +0000 http://www.kerry-litka.com/main/wordpress/2008/02/02/its-the-end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it/#comment-622 Ahh, grasshopper. So, sorry for your troubles. But remember the Ancient Chinese Proverb which says: "A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor woman perfected without trials." So, you must learn to swim like the wind. And, only when you have become one with the waves will you run & bike boldly again. Not to mention crush all other tri-athlete wanna-be's. If this advice does not suit you, then remember another Ancient Chinese Proverb which says: "Do not remove a fly from your friend's forehead with a hatchet." :) Ahh, grasshopper. So, sorry for your troubles.

But remember the Ancient Chinese Proverb which says: “A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor woman perfected without trials.”

So, you must learn to swim like the wind. And, only when you have become one with the waves will you run & bike boldly again. Not to mention crush all other tri-athlete wanna-be’s.

If this advice does not suit you, then remember another Ancient Chinese Proverb which says: “Do not remove a fly from your friend’s forehead with a hatchet.” :)

]]> By: kerry http://www.kerry-litka.com/main/wordpress/2008/02/02/its-the-end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it/comment-page-1/#comment-617 kerry Sun, 03 Feb 2008 22:09:42 +0000 http://www.kerry-litka.com/main/wordpress/2008/02/02/its-the-end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it/#comment-617 Baby? HA! I have two things to say about that: 1.) I absolutely loathe children and have ZERO maternal instincts 2.) My chiropractor, upon treating me for a problematic SI joint (which may or may not be related to the current injury) said at my last visit "I hope you weren't planning on having kids, because that would really mess up your pelvis even more" I have never, ever wanted kids, and now that I have a medical excuse not to, the decision is final. I WILL NEVER PRODUCE OFFSPRING Baby? HA! I have two things to say about that:
1.) I absolutely loathe children and have ZERO maternal instincts
2.) My chiropractor, upon treating me for a problematic SI joint (which may or may not be related to the current injury) said at my last visit “I hope you weren’t planning on having kids, because that would really mess up your pelvis even more”

I have never, ever wanted kids, and now that I have a medical excuse not to, the decision is final.

I WILL NEVER PRODUCE OFFSPRING

]]> By: John Hansen http://www.kerry-litka.com/main/wordpress/2008/02/02/its-the-end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it/comment-page-1/#comment-616 John Hansen Sun, 03 Feb 2008 15:47:46 +0000 http://www.kerry-litka.com/main/wordpress/2008/02/02/its-the-end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it/#comment-616 might as well get married and have a baby might as well get married and have a baby

]]> By: Don http://www.kerry-litka.com/main/wordpress/2008/02/02/its-the-end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it/comment-page-1/#comment-613 Don Sun, 03 Feb 2008 00:08:04 +0000 http://www.kerry-litka.com/main/wordpress/2008/02/02/its-the-end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it/#comment-613 damn damn

]]> By: Marni Rakes http://www.kerry-litka.com/main/wordpress/2008/02/02/its-the-end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it/comment-page-1/#comment-612 Marni Rakes Sun, 03 Feb 2008 00:01:38 +0000 http://www.kerry-litka.com/main/wordpress/2008/02/02/its-the-end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it/#comment-612 I know what it is like to be injured. Rest up and always take 2 extra days after you feel great to get back into some type of training. You will do great! I know what it is like to be injured. Rest up and always take 2 extra days after you feel great to get back into some type of training. You will do great!

]]> By: Michele http://www.kerry-litka.com/main/wordpress/2008/02/02/its-the-end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it/comment-page-1/#comment-610 Michele Sat, 02 Feb 2008 17:40:21 +0000 http://www.kerry-litka.com/main/wordpress/2008/02/02/its-the-end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it/#comment-610 That does suck. Best wishes for a speedy and fully recovery. That does suck. Best wishes for a speedy and fully recovery.

]]> By: Mom http://www.kerry-litka.com/main/wordpress/2008/02/02/its-the-end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it/comment-page-1/#comment-609 Mom Sat, 02 Feb 2008 16:45:37 +0000 http://www.kerry-litka.com/main/wordpress/2008/02/02/its-the-end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it/#comment-609 so, if you do not do any kind of weight bearing activities there is a very good possibility that you will end up with osteoporosis when you get older, you know, like me. Walking is a weight bearing activity. are you going to be able to walk ????? so, if you do not do any kind of weight bearing activities there is a very good possibility that you will end up with osteoporosis when you get older, you know, like me. Walking is a weight bearing activity. are you going to be able to walk ?????

]]> By: mandyb http://www.kerry-litka.com/main/wordpress/2008/02/02/its-the-end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it/comment-page-1/#comment-608 mandyb Sat, 02 Feb 2008 15:31:47 +0000 http://www.kerry-litka.com/main/wordpress/2008/02/02/its-the-end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it/#comment-608 Hey chica - so sorry to hear that. I was diagnosed w/ a stress fracture in my ankle a few weeks ago (too much running on ice in my old racing flats - smart, huh?)... not the same as what you're dealing with, but I practiced a lot of sports psychology techniques (me, mrs. I go to real doctors and believe in prescription drugs for everything). I started going to my aunt for supplemental Eastern Medical treatments (cupping, acupuncture, etc). It all really helped and got my mind in a good place. I set goals for myself. Goals for getting stronger and getting off crutches, goals to eat better, rehab techniques etc. I have a book I should send you that were really helpful. Your new fav website should help too...I think it's important to know exactly what and where your injury is and how the body will heal. Each day I spend a few minutes visualizing blood flowing to the injury site, imagine my bones sowing back together, etc... Sounds like a total crock, but real medical doctors (My poppa bear included) show studies of these techniques working and aiding in recovery. Try to stay positive...I like to think of it as getting my bad luck out of the way for the year. Also, there's never a good time to be injured, but there is better and worse - I'd rather miss a few workout days in January than in July or August. Hang tough and just think...using crutches makes your upper body stronger...you'll have a powerful swim pull in no time! Hey chica – so sorry to hear that. I was diagnosed w/ a stress fracture in my ankle a few weeks ago (too much running on ice in my old racing flats – smart, huh?)… not the same as what you’re dealing with, but I practiced a lot of sports psychology techniques (me, mrs. I go to real doctors and believe in prescription drugs for everything). I started going to my aunt for supplemental Eastern Medical treatments (cupping, acupuncture, etc). It all really helped and got my mind in a good place. I set goals for myself. Goals for getting stronger and getting off crutches, goals to eat better, rehab techniques etc.

I have a book I should send you that were really helpful. Your new fav website should help too…I think it’s important to know exactly what and where your injury is and how the body will heal. Each day I spend a few minutes visualizing blood flowing to the injury site, imagine my bones sowing back together, etc… Sounds like a total crock, but real medical doctors (My poppa bear included) show studies of these techniques working and aiding in recovery.

Try to stay positive…I like to think of it as getting my bad luck out of the way for the year. Also, there’s never a good time to be injured, but there is better and worse – I’d rather miss a few workout days in January than in July or August.

Hang tough and just think…using crutches makes your upper body stronger…you’ll have a powerful swim pull in no time!

]]> By: PJ http://www.kerry-litka.com/main/wordpress/2008/02/02/its-the-end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it/comment-page-1/#comment-607 PJ Sat, 02 Feb 2008 14:25:52 +0000 http://www.kerry-litka.com/main/wordpress/2008/02/02/its-the-end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it/#comment-607 Hey, Kerry. I'm one of John Hirsch's athletes and I read your blog occasionally -- I'm a short chick too. Sorry about your leg - injury sucks donkey balls. I had the same exact symptoms that you're reporting after running RTB this year. My doctor also suspected FNSFs but they turned out to be femoral shaft fractures, one in each leg. Shaft fractures suck too -- I was on crutches and wasn't allowed to swim since it hurt, but the recovery time is often quicker than a neck fracture) and there isn't a risk of loss of blood supply to the hip. I was back to swimming after 4 weeks, cycling after 8 and running after 11. Of course none of this helps if it is a neck fracture but it's just something to keep in mind as you wait for the bone scan. Good luck. Hey, Kerry. I’m one of John Hirsch’s athletes and I read your blog occasionally — I’m a short chick too.

Sorry about your leg – injury sucks donkey balls. I had the same exact symptoms that you’re reporting after running RTB this year. My doctor also suspected FNSFs but they turned out to be femoral shaft fractures, one in each leg. Shaft fractures suck too — I was on crutches and wasn’t allowed to swim since it hurt, but the recovery time is often quicker than a neck fracture) and there isn’t a risk of loss of blood supply to the hip. I was back to swimming after 4 weeks, cycling after 8 and running after 11. Of course none of this helps if it is a neck fracture but it’s just something to keep in mind as you wait for the bone scan.

Good luck.

]]> By: Shorty http://www.kerry-litka.com/main/wordpress/2008/02/02/its-the-end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it/comment-page-1/#comment-606 Shorty Sat, 02 Feb 2008 13:55:02 +0000 http://www.kerry-litka.com/main/wordpress/2008/02/02/its-the-end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it/#comment-606 Bummer. Sounds like you'll be the fish lady for a bit. Bummer. Sounds like you’ll be the fish lady for a bit.

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