1/21/09

Does this look broken?

I hear it all the time from almost every good athlete on the planet, especially top fighters. If you are training/fighting at 100% health, you aren't training right. I can't remember any other time in my life when I have had this many bumps and bruises from doing a sport and honestly looked forward to getting back at it as soon as possible. I almost feel like this toe injury may be a blessing going into testing next week. I now have the opportunity to test myself not only mentally, but physically as well. I get to work through some pain to achieve a very honorable goal.

A little back story for the toe, we were practicing judo throws on Tuesday and I accidentally placed my foot under my partners foot while he was coming around to put his hip into me for the throw. Crunch.

I know that this is merely a flesh wound, the higher power only adds these little guys so we don't look like 10 fingered, 8 toed freaks.

5 comments:

Brent said...

is that a bone sticking out of the top of the bump? ouch!
yes, i have noticed a significant increase in the daily aches since training-my back, collar bone, knee, toe, etc. and most of the time you don't even know at what point of training you hurt yourself.
its like its impossible to stay completely healthy.

Conan said...

Rats, Aaron, that looks painful! I've had injuries to ear, eyebrow, mouth, nose, neck, shoulder, arm, elbow, wrist, finger, leg, knee, ankle, but never a toe. Go figure. I hope it heals fast.

QuiKujoJin said...

Yup!! It sure "looks" broken. (in my humble medical opinion)

I rememer my first broken toe. Zach did it and the weird thing was I didn't even realize it until class was over.

My list isn't quite as long as Conan's, but then I haven't been trying as long either.

Brent, if this was easy, everyone would do it. You are a warrior! Be proud of the bumps and bruises. ;) And always remember, chicks dig scars.

Brent said...

very true, very true. and we call it "the gentle art," LOL.

Phil said...

Ouch Aaron, that looks pretty painful!! Hope it gets to feeling better soon. I thought I broke my toe this past week too, but luckily it's better now. Must be a bad week for toes!!