Introduction
March 24, 2009
Hi Everyone!
My name is Vijay and I recently fully tore my left achilles tendon at a collegiate Taekwondo tournament. This blog is the ongoing story of my recovery, ultimate return to competition and someday, earning my black belt at MIT Sport Taekwondo.
I’m a pretty big guy, and for some reason I have a bad tendency to get injured pretty often. I have sprained my ankles more times than I can remember, pulled my hamstring, and probably have other little chronic injuries all over my legs. But this injury is different. For starters it was a much bigger injury (one that required surgery and now will take months of rehabilitation). But it also forces me to drastically change my athletic lifestyle and gives me a chance to reflect, grow, and get stronger before returning to the sport that I love.
As I write this, I am 2.5 weeks post-op, and I am still resting my leg. Pretty much all the muscle on my left calf has atrophied, and I am currently non-weight-bearing (NWB). I’ll keep posting on this blog as I discover new challenges, reach new milestones, and achieve my goals. My hope is that any other athletes out there who read this blog will find information, inspiration, or at least a friend as you power through this setback.
- Vijay