Injuries!

Yikes! It seems that quite a few people are getting sidelined by injuries. So, I'll throw mine into the pile (even though it's minor).

I've noticed that I'm quite behind with my push-up requirement, as I allow my elbow to heal. I aggravated it during max effort squat day (a heavy barbell apparently puts lots of strain on your elbows...but it was definitely worth it), so now, I'm just playing the waiting game and allowing it to heal.

With injuries, I've noticed how humbling they are, and how they allow for numerous opportunities. With my elbow injury, thankfully, I'm only limited in horizontal pressing movements (i.e. the bench press). It's humbling to be unable to train at the level that you were at as you allow yourself time to heal. It also forces you to swallow your pride and develop patience, and allow yourself time to recuperate. As for the opportunities, waiting and watching is still training. It's a great opportunity to gently tinker with your technique (whether it is martial arts, powerlifting, etc.) and find a better and more biomechanically efficient technique (pain is a very very effective feedback mechanism).

With that in mind....injuries are still freakin' frustrating. I hope all my teammates at Silent River Kung Fu recover and heal up ASAP, and are back in full fighting order and are in good spirit soon.

Sifu Harrigan