Lucky 13...

[Intensity]

Just to let you know that I've realized the hard way that training in the gym for bodybuilding doesn't necessarily prepare you for a hockey season!

After 7 years of hockey inactivity, I decided to register in a league once again this year! I thought that my body would still be ready for it since I'm still in good shape because of the time spent in the gym! SURPRISE (Something I knew.... but forgot I guess): Every sport or training works the muscles a very specific way...

So here is the list of injuries I've had during the first 18 games! (The sad part is that everything listed here is true!!! )

1- Left Ankle
2- Groin (Left)
3- Right hand finger
4- Hip
5- Another finger (Dislocated)
6- Left shoulder
7- Left elbow
8- Right quad
9- Right hamstring
10- Left wrist
11- Neck
12- Right side Abs insertion
13- Skin of my Left leg

Cant way for the lower back, chest and other muscles to step in!!! ... and cant wait for the next game!!!!

Happened to some of you?

[RUBICON19]

MO #oldmansmiley9lq#

[ntrllftr]

In 2002 I decided to play softball. I pulled my hammy.
I was only out for a few week or so. I decided no more sports.
I just stick to bowling. I guess you can call it a sport though.
This will be my last year of that also because it is getting too expensive.

I'm just going to stick to the gym.

[fit]

#bfallinganvil1er#

[Intensity]

#14 Yesterday: Right calf!

[mrky03]

I gave up contact sports about 7 years ago when I pulled my groin playing church league softball! Worst injury I ever had! lol

You are a lot younger than me though so good luck with it. Sounds like you're going to need it! lol

[RUBICON19]

Mar 21, 2009 12:23:46 GMT -5 Intensity said:

#14 Yesterday: Right calf!

#akicksballs2hu#

[nwtrnr]

Hockey is a tough sport your still going after 18 games ! I have not played any contact sports for years want to be able to walk, and keep my teeth #smileypeacesign6yf#

[mrbeefy]

Ok...just picked up on this trhead....

30 years of martial arts:
Broken Nose = 3 times
Broken Ribs twice
Dislocated fingers = multiple times (lost count)
Samurai scar = left thumb
Machete Scar = left forearm
Sai Scar = right ribs
Metal Dirk = penetrated through left hand
Multiple Black Eyes (lost count)
Brusied over every part of my body (Yes, EVERY part)
concussion
Knocked out by kick to solar plexis
AND for the record. . .I have NEVER lost in a Kumite meet. NEVER.

In my first 15 years of classes and training, I NEVER missed a class. NEVER.

Then of course there was the military
Shatterred knees.
Left ulnar nerve crushed
Left patella chondromalacia = caused by torn meniscus
3 degree burns on right neck and chest by hot M-60 rounds
It gets boring after that.

Of course there is lifitng in the gym....
Torn left bicep tendon
Herniated L5-S1
Etc.

But that's all part of who we are and what we do.
ANd we keep coming back for more.
Ain't it great ? ;D