Too Early to Start Losing Days

So I missed my first post yesterday. That should be the only time in the next, oh, eleven and a half weeks that happens.

At some point I really torqued my back. Yesterday it was so sore I couldn't participate in some of the drills in my fire academy. There have been a few students in the academy that have had-- how should I put this diplomatically-- "questionable injuries" that prevented them from training with us. I am terrified of being perceived in the same light as those malingerers, so I was really trying to keep up with everyone no matter how much it hurt. It's tough, because I know that if I really hurt myself that is the best way to end my career early, but I also have my pride.

I had a leg workout tonight, and even though my back feels a little better, I really tried to take it easy. I had to drop my weights WAY down, and cut out a few of the more stressful exercises. I am proud of myself for getting my workout in under less than ideal conditions, but I can't say that I have the gym-high that I am really starting to enjoy from my workouts.

Keeping this post short tonight because I am on shift and I need to put my work costume back on.