Age Grouper For Life Podcast

Episode Overview: Discuss Colin's recent hernia surgery recovery and explore mental aspects of injury/recovery for triathletes. Key Takeaways: -Colin had dual-sided hernia surgery 8 weeks ago, still with lifting restrictions -Recovery taking longer than initially expected; doctors gave conflicting timelines -Mental challenges of injury include self-doubt, identity issues, and managing expectations -Gratitude and perspective shifts help cope with setbacks and appreciate the sport Topics: -Colin's Hernia Surgery and Recovery -Dual-sided sports hernia surgery on Dec 23rd, ~8 weeks ago -Still has lifting restrictions, some pain when overdoing activities -Initially told 6 weeks to normal activity, later revised to 3 months for running -Full recovery could take up to a year according to doctors -Dealing with frustration of conflicting recovery timelines Causes and Diagnosis: -Likely overuse injury from high training volume -breathing patterns (more belly breathing) may have contributed -Took ~2 months and multip