Countdown by Rachel Carr

It’s been 6 weeks since I injured my ankle, 5 weeks since I started physiotherapy, 4 weeks since I could walk, 3 weeks since I started strength training, 2 weeks since I could press my weight, and one week since I got back on the wall. 

It seems like years away since it happened and I’m glad to say I’m already seeing my strength come back. I still have to do my strength exercises and I’ve been given calf stretches to do, but I am officially allowed to drop off the wall. 

I’ve only managed to fit in a few sessions because of work and school and am trying not to overdo it, but I’ve gone from barely managing v4’s to flashing v6 and topping v7 3^rd go. I’m strong, but not enough, and I know now is going to be the toughest part. I’m going have to put 3 times the effort into each session and staying motivated is not going to be easy. It’s already hard knowing that I’m capable of a move but am wary of trying it in case I fall too far and hurt my ankle.

I’ve got a month till Laval and I know there's very little chance of me making top twenty, but I’m going to do everything I can to give me the best shot at it. All I can do is my best and not let this injury stop me from achieving my goals.