As I previously described, my rehabilitation journey has been far from linear. It's been marked by ups and downs, small victories, and periods of doubt. Recently, I found myself again in a situation where my body started reacting negatively – and I feared a larger setback.
I began to wonder if my earlier stress reaction was truly healed, and the uncertainty of what was happening started to fill more and more mentally.
To get clarity and avoid letting worries run wild, I decided, with a doctor from Team Denmark, to have a scan. This would give me a more objective view of the situation – and hopefully peace of mind.
Turning Point
Fortunately, the scan showed that the injury had healed well, and there were no signs of a new injury or actual setback.
The news became a mental turning point. Not just because it was good news, but because from that moment I could let go of fear and instead focus on solutions and next steps.
It's interesting how clearly it became to me how strong the connection between body and mind is: When my thoughts found peace, my body almost instantly began to feel better – both physically and in training.
Reaction and Adjustment
With a clearer starting point, I began analyzing what could be causing the symptoms and tensions I had experienced.
In collaboration with Team Denmark's doctor, I concluded that cycling – especially the hard and intensive sessions – had likely been too much strain for my thighs. It became clear to me that this was where I needed to change approach.
We chose to cut out cycling completely and replace it with aquajogging and outdoor running. Furthermore, I intensified treatment of my thighs with a calm mind and relieved the tensions that had bothered me for a long time.
At the same time, I took a step back in the training plan and changed my focus. I reduced both volume and intensity, and returned to a simpler approach: Just run. Without pushing. Without chasing form or times. And this approach has proven to work really well.
The quick and clear progress, both physically and mentally, was a strong reminder that sometimes "less is more" – especially when the body has been under pressure. Daring to let go temporarily and allowing oneself to recover and rebuild is a necessary investment in the long run.
My journey is still ongoing, and I'm not yet back to normal training volume. But for the first time in a while, it feels like my body is strong, stable, and that there's light at the end of the tunnel. There's peace in my thoughts again and direction in my training – and with that comes joy and positive thoughts.
It will be okay and summer's goals are realistic.
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