Injured

I successfully completed two months of fantastic training, especially on the bike. My cycling was faster in January than it had ever been when I was in tip-top shape. Then on January 4th I had a sudden sharp pain throughout my left leg while on my long run. I have been pretty much on the shelf since then. Running has been a no go and cycling has been limited and painful. The one thing I can do is swim, and I am unable to do that all the way as I am still building up from my layoff there. It has been a long 49 days since then. During that time I have visited a doctor, two massage therapists, and a chiropractor (and consulted a second). What I have learned is that I most likely have piriformis syndrome. That means that a tiny muscle in my butt is pressing on my sciatic nerve and causing extreme pain when I run or do similar motions. I am going to a physical therapist on Monday morning. Hopefully he will be able to get me on the road to recovery. If not, then I am not sure what I will do with myself. The doctor told me that this usually clears up in 2-6 weeks with physical therapy, meaning that I won't really be recovered until the day of the first race of the year. My racing season is really up in the air right now as the time off has put me in a difficult position in terms of being ready for my pro qualifying races in May. There has been one positive note in recent weeks. My swimming is coming back very well. I managed to PR in the 800 last week. It was only by two seconds, but after a month off due to injury and my slow buildup, that was a great surprise. Hopefully there will be good news soon!