My Dearest Injury:
I'm not sure how to explain this in a way that will not hurt your feelings or make you upset with me, but I feel I need a permanent break up with you. Ever since you've come in to my life two weeks ago you've been nothing short of a nightmare. To be honest, my training was moving along very well without you. I mean, my running was making huge strides. I was feeling strong, fit, fast and confident- ready to tackle the season in full force.
But then you come along...so sneaky...so unexpected...an innocent pain in my calf. You've done this before- teasing me with your flirtatious twinges. So I tell myself to rest...to ice...to be conservative...to keep you out of my life. But...no...you are persistent. You greet me with a sharp pain and an inability to run. You cling to my calf like glue unable to accept the fact that I dislike you.
What is it about me that you are so attracted to? You seem to want me more as I age! I guess I should be flattered, but I have not given any signals for you to think I desire or want you. On the contrary; you repulse me. In fact, I would not be dramatic to describe you as a stalker and creeper.
Of course, I've worked so hard to avoid you all winter. Focusing on my strength and stretching with the most deliberate intentions- to keep you out of my life. But...you still come knocking at my door insisting on coming in and staying for awhile.
Well, this girl is stronger than you. I am swimming and biking better than ever. While I'm still unable to run, the TLC I'm giving to myself is slowly tearing you apart. I can feel you slowly releasing your grip on my calf- and I appreciate that. You will not slow me down or break my spirit.
I realize that, as you read this letter, you may feel confused and hurt. You may want to grasp at any straw and believe there is a future with us...there is not...to put it simply- I AM BREAKING UP WITH YOU FOREVER!
Best wishes,
Anna
