It was that time of month; I had to go up in weight at the gym. I went from 70bs to 90lbs in bench press. I went through my most of my workout, legs/arms. I just had one exercise left and then cardio. I was pretty tired and wasn't excited for bench press. I personally didn't think I was ready but once again, I have issues with acknowledging that I am strong and talented but my trainer knew I could do it. I doubted myself and as I was going down, I freaked out and let my right arm drop. I started to panic because I could feel something pop; I ended up hurting my rotator cuff. I cried for a couple minutes and took a break/iced my shoulder. I got back to work and finished my cardio.
As my brother finished his cardio, we went home and I started …show more content…
I already took 4 months off last year and 2 months the year before, this is the year I'm supposed to train hard and make it to nationals!! And now I have to take at least 2 months off for my shoulder!!!"
"Calli, I understand you're going through a hard time with training but you have to think about the positives. Maybe this is a sign that you should find a different sport."
"MOM WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?! I AM MEANT TO SKATE, THIS IS WHAT I LOVE TO DO! I'M NOT GOING TO STOP FOR A SHOULDER PROBLEM!"
"Well there you go, you don't have to give up unless you want to. You just have to get through this and I know you will because you're a strong tough woman. I love you."
"Love you too mom."
Time went by and my shoulder healed, I strengthened it so it wouldn't tear again. I was feeling good and ready to get back to training and during this process I learned something really important. I had to think about my career as a skater. I couldn't let some pain get in my way of my dreams. I had to push through the pain and continue everything I could do. I wasn't going to give up skating, I love it. So remember that you can get through it, and keep your head up
As my brother finished his cardio, we went home and I started …show more content…
I already took 4 months off last year and 2 months the year before, this is the year I'm supposed to train hard and make it to nationals!! And now I have to take at least 2 months off for my shoulder!!!"
"Calli, I understand you're going through a hard time with training but you have to think about the positives. Maybe this is a sign that you should find a different sport."
"MOM WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?! I AM MEANT TO SKATE, THIS IS WHAT I LOVE TO DO! I'M NOT GOING TO STOP FOR A SHOULDER PROBLEM!"
"Well there you go, you don't have to give up unless you want to. You just have to get through this and I know you will because you're a strong tough woman. I love you."
"Love you too mom."
Time went by and my shoulder healed, I strengthened it so it wouldn't tear again. I was feeling good and ready to get back to training and during this process I learned something really important. I had to think about my career as a skater. I couldn't let some pain get in my way of my dreams. I had to push through the pain and continue everything I could do. I wasn't going to give up skating, I love it. So remember that you can get through it, and keep your head up