<human>: Since May of 2011, I've spent at least 5-10 hours a week skating (derby practice, games, trail skating) and countless hours working out elsewhere (insanity, zumba, spinning, etc). A couple months ago I decided I needed a break and then shortly after sprained my ankle the worst it's ever been sprained before (third time on this ankle, I was on crutches for a week and a half before I could even put weight on it), so all physical activity has come to a halt over the last 4 months. In those four months, I've packed on over 20lbs and my endurance is shot.

I decided when I could walk up and down a flight of stairs without pain, then I would be ready to start working out and skating again. Tuesday was zumba, Wednesday I hit up session skating, and this morning I went out and hit the trails in my skates. I was not anticipating just how out of shape I was. Trail skating is a really good indicator of endurance and I know *exactly* how much work it's going to take to get me back to where I was before. 

While skating I kept thinking of everyone in this sub and how there are people that are breathing just as heavy as I am and pushing through it all anyway! This sub (and the daily 24-hour pledge) are helping me get back to being who I love to be! Thank you guys!

For anyone interested - [2011/2014 comparison] | [me today, 20lbs up](

Can you give me the gist of the text in a nutshell?
<bot>: I skated 5 miles and my endurance isn't even a fraction of what it used to be, but it WILL come back!