As a result of my torn hip flexor, I have not been able to run these past 2 weeks. These weeks have been all about rest and recovery. I have tried to do some light work outs and stretch the hip a bit, but have not been able to run. My moral is quite low and I am frustrated at myself for getting injured in the first place. Running was a big stress reliever for me and not be able to do so has left me with a lot of pent up anxiety. I know that resting is what I need for recovery, but I can’t help but feel ansi!
I’m also worried about losing all the progress I had made in regards to training. I had been doing so well, and had seen so much improvement in my running abilities, and now not to be able to run at all feels very frustrating. I know that this is not my fault, I couldn’t have known that this would happen and I still have 2 months before the race. Regardless, I can’t help but feel discouraged.
After doing research into how to heal a hip flexor strain, I have decided to stop all lower body work outs and stretching to see if that will help with my recovery. Unfortunately visiting a doctor right now isn’t really an option considering the overload they are already facing from the COVID-19 pandemic. This means I will have to be extra careful in my recovery and take care of this myself. The human body is resilient and will likely heal on its own!