R.I.C.E.

by Meghann on July 4, 2011

Ouch.

I think the adrenaline after yesterday’s collision has finally wore off and all I’m left with is pain. I could definitely feel a difference when I woke up this morning from when I went to bed yesterday. The knee swelled up a bit over night and the bruising is starting to break through.

Can you see a difference?

In order to speed through recovery as quick as possible I’m confining myself to the couch for the rest of the day. It sucks to be stuck inside on such a beautiful fourth of July (when I’d rather be outside at the beach or partying with friends), but I know my knee needs the rest if I want to continue with training sooner rather than later.

Luckily I’ve got a DVR full of my favorite trashy shows, a TON of work to do on the lap top, and an adorable little puppy who refuses to leave my side.

She’s my little protector.

I’ve also got a fridge full of food.

My breakfast was a simple bowl of cereal consisting of:

1/2 cup Life Cereal
1/2 cup Cinnamon Cheerios (love these)
1/2 cup Kashi Golden Goodness
Lemon Chobani
Strawberries
Raisins

Happy Fourth of July everyone!

Light a firework for me!

{ 23 comments… read them below or add one }

1 Erica July 4, 2011 at 9:51 am: Bless your heart! Heal quickly and enjoy your relaxing day!

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2 michelle July 4, 2011 at 9:55 am: Aw that sucks. I hope you feel better soon and enjoy the 4th as much as possible given the circumstances.
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3 Katelyn @ Chef Katelyn July 4, 2011 at 9:56 am: Oh no girl (( I hope it gets better! Ice is a miracle worker. At least you’ve got the pups to make you feel betta
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4 Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat July 4, 2011 at 10:04 am: Yikes those stitches look sore!! Good for you for resting up though. Happy 4th of July!
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5 Stephanie July 4, 2011 at 10:07 am: Rest up ouch!
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6 Holly @ The Runny Egg July 4, 2011 at 10:13 am: Enjoy your trashy tv shows and take care of that knee!
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7 Fit Chick Britt July 4, 2011 at 10:15 am: Poor thing! TV, food, and doggie snuggle don’t sound so bad though. Have a good day and get better.
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8 Cait's Plate July 4, 2011 at 10:19 am: Ugh – rest up! Hope you’re good as new soon
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9 Katy (The Singing Runner) July 4, 2011 at 10:31 am: Aw I’m so sorry!!! Hopefully this day of rest will speed up the recovery process! You can always celebrate at a later date!
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10 The Teenage Taste July 4, 2011 at 10:38 am: I am so sorry to hear about your collision. Hope you heal up quickly!
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11 Hayley @ Hayley Daily July 4, 2011 at 11:07 am: Yowzers! Rest up and get better, girl. I know exactly what you mean about the trashy tv.

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12 Dione July 4, 2011 at 11:09 am: Ouch! I hope you feel better tomorrow!
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13 karin July 4, 2011 at 11:28 am: I just put my pitiful injury pic on twitter..want to update blog but takes too long typing with left hand:(

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14 Hillary July 4, 2011 at 11:42 am: Ouch. Good call on the resting—it looks like your knee needs a break!
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15 Bee Goes Bananas July 4, 2011 at 11:53 am: I hope you get better soon! RICE is the best method to a speedy recovery for sure!

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16 Katherina @ Zephyr Runs July 4, 2011 at 12:03 pm: Oh no!! I hope you feel better quickly! What is r.i.c.e.?
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17 Paula @ Eat: Watch: Run July 4, 2011 at 12:06 pm: So, that pic of Maddie was on my computer screen when my husband walked into the room and he totally started giggling.

My husband doesn’t enjoy blogs unless they have the word “xbox360″ in them, so I think this is a step forward.

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18 Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife July 4, 2011 at 12:23 pm: OH sad! But TV always helps!! Happy 4th!
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19 Judy July 4, 2011 at 12:34 pm: OUCH that looks so painful! Hope you heal quickly!
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20 Lauren July 4, 2011 at 12:45 pm: You poor thing! Just embrace this time of rest. You’ll be good as new in no time!
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21 Chloe (South Beach Girl) July 4, 2011 at 12:56 pm: I’m in the same boat I’ve had a stomach bug this whole weekend and know I need to continue to take it easy if I want to get better more quickly.
Hope today is productive for you and that your knee doesn’t hurt too badly!
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22 Nanette @ Making Me New July 4, 2011 at 1:04 pm: Smart decision! You’ll be up and running (and cycling) again in no time! Try and enjoy the rest.
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23 Brittany @ Itty Bits of Balance July 4, 2011 at 4:42 pm: Yeah good idea.. you ice that baby up!
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