Today did not go as hoped. While Joe did recover from his illness yesterday, he was still very fatigued...but felt at peace and excited about competing today.
He ran the 100, the first event, in 11.43. That's about what he's run it for the last few years...so there was some disappointment that it wasn't faster.
Then during the warm-ups for the long jump, he pulled his left hamstring. Not a horrible strain...but one that he didn't want to aggravate further by continuing to compete. So he scratched the long jump and pulled himself out of the rest of the meet.
The hamstring injury shouldn't take long to recover from....had he continued to compete, he may have blown it up and really been in trouble. Nevertheless, he is very bummed.
Needless to say, we are both feeling pretty low this afternoon. Now to figure out another decathlon to do...and get healthy in time to do it.
Thanks for all your prayers and interest in Joe's season and progress. We'll keep you all posted.
Snapshot January 2017
6 years ago
4 comments:
Hey guys,
Yesterday I ached for you, Laura, feeling terrible and having to be mom nonetheless. Today I ache for Joe. I know how excited you were last week for this competition, so to be sidetracked is a blow. I'm sure you'll get this figured out and am confident you'll get it done before Trials.
Love, Dad
Dear Laura and Joe,
Though I have not been commenting, I have been following your blog regularly, enjoying your narratives and loving your photos. I am so terribly sorry that this event did not go as hoped. We are all thinking of you, loving you, and wishing you swift recovery both physically and emotionally.
Aunt Ruth
As always, we are thinking and praying for you all. We pray Joe has a very quick recovery.
Oh I so hate to hear that. We'll be praying for a quick recovery!!!
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