Workarounds

I have been told, over and over and over again that when you start out too hard, you're bound to get hurt. I guess that holds true in in more areas than just swimming...
So a couple of days ago I strained my triceps muscle. I thought it was just lactic acid soreness and tried to power through it but that made it worse. I had to reduce my yardage the other day. I changed out some of my workout yesterday for kicking and one-arm pulling.
Julia (a friend on Novaquatics who is a physical therapist) said it did not feel serious. I just need to give it a rest (rats!) I will hold to my schedule of kicking. I will make it to my goal (whatever that is) it may just take a little longer than I had planned!