I’ve been track athlete for most of my childhood and early adulthood. I was 16 when I had my last major injury. Ten years later, while I don’t run as much anymore due to falling in love with other physical activities (capoeira and acro), I’m now experiencing a tendon injury and can no longer do what I love. I felt very bummed when it happened, in denial that it happened, scared that it could possibly be something worse (like an ACL injury), two days of sad eating (and feeling sadder for eating so much junk at once), and then I looked on the bright side. My legs may not work right now but I can use the time focus on strengthening my core and upper body. This article was a lovely reminder, it’s not over.

Thanks.