RE: Can illness ever be a good thing?

Muppet — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 08:28:28 GMT

Lance Armstrong's cancer was the best thing that could have ever happened to him as a cyclist. He went from cycling prospect to almost dead cancer patient to world's best cyclist after top-notch treatment, a lot of rehab, awesome training and unparalleled faith and willpower. The chemo took almost everything out of his body, but he was able to rebuild a stronger and faster man. Few will argue getting cancer is a good thing, but you asked Kyra! Take your illness for what it is - get the rest you deserve and then kick some butt! You've done your work already. :groovy:

RE: Can illness ever be a good thing?

funkyfish — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 10:36:32 GMT

I think I've read in other posts where people have had to take time off due to colds, flu, etc. and have swam faster on the rebound. I know in weightlifting some folks will get pb's after having to rest due to illness. I can speak from experience that if it's something serious like pneumonia then the "tapering through illness" doesn't exactly work. But I think there's enough anecdotal evidence to say it could happen. Good luck.