# @nicktroutmankayak on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CxEb5jNL6Kv
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/8573196-nicktroutmankayak-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/thumbnails/c1851f0d04.jpg
- **Posted:** 2023-09-11T23:05:35.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Nick Troutman (@nicktroutmankayak) — https://gondola.cc/nicktroutmankayak

## Caption

Sometimes the hardest part of an injury is the mental side of it. I recently had to take a couple weeks off of paddling due to a strained/ torn oblique muscule. By far the hardest part was keeping my sanity while watching others train, or wanting to paddle when the wave 🌊 while it was empty and no one else was training. 

Though I feel I’ve used my time off to be productive with off water activities and mental training. I find it funny sometimes as I realize just how much of sport is mental. 🧠 Time off may have been a blessing in disguise 🥸 as I’m now feeling strong, healthy, rested and prepared.

As of the last two day I’ve decided to get back out on the water and give it a go. First day was testing things out and feeling how much I can handle. By the second day I was ready to Go! I’m now officially back on the water and ready to fire! 🔥 #LETSGOKAYAKING

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- **Likes:** 314
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