It's been over 3 months since my Achilles tendon rupture. This is a reflection on the quest to balance fear and progress through long-term injury recovery. March 26, 2025 Not too long ago, all of my posts were about the progress I was making at the gym. I’ve celebrated the baby steps and the big… Continue reading The mental toll of Achilles injury
Tag: managing fear
Sometimes, you break yourself
Gymnastics is all about highs and lows. This post talks about dealing with those lows, just as I was enjoying a peak.
Making strides
There’s a familiar squeeze in my chest whenever I start something new, especially when I’m doing it by myself. Anticipatory anxiety creeps in as I’m approach the task. Today's hike was a good example of how I manage the continuum of fear.
An Overview of Geriatric Gymnastics
For anyone who is into fitness, gymnastics or aging gracefully, I present An Overview of Geriatric Gymnastics. You'll find links and descriptions of all of the articles I've written in the series, including strategies that this middle-aged woman uses to defy the clock.
Managing Fear
A discussion of how I've managed fear throughout the course of my Geriatric Gymnastics training and how it continues to be a factor in my decision-making process at the gym.
Stacey's Headspace 