Thursday: BIKE 63 mins and 16-17 miles in TGP
Friday: RUN 5 miles in 40.5 minutes at home!
Saturday: rest
Sunday: RUN 7 miles in 59.9 minutes
Monday: BIKE 1 hour and 16.6 miles on Puppy
Tuesday: rest
The first bike was loops in TGP on Puppy, WU and CD as to/from them figure-8 like loops until time up. Loved this, could be a regular thing! The second bike was at home, was super happy when I saw the sign saying "loose gravel". Lucky me, I had a gravel-ready bike! Ha!
The first run was to my new 2015 songlist, new in that it's the first time I played it running. Damn, must be some good beats because lookit that pace! This run felt good, but knee hurt after. The second run same thing. I'd planned 5-6 miles but it turned into a run out 30 mins (3.45 miles) then negative split it back. The goal became 7 miles under 60 mins. Score! This run hurt a bit but was showing improvement.
My pedometer tracker showed a substantial decrease in steps-- likely another restful aspect that helped my knee recover. I feel energetic and ready to rumble! And sign up for a race :)
Here's to the End of May, and the Start of June!
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
I picked myself up... and inked it!
RUN 5 miles in 47 mins, to PT and back
STRENGTH 1 hr
BIKE COMMUTE 9.5 miles
You look at that and think I'm getting back to normal. No, it's still painful. Was it a good idea to run to PT, heck I dunno. But it felt great!
Deadlifted up to 95lbs, also did triceps, rows (up to 30lb weight!), pull downs. Finally adding weight and maxing it out until only 5 reps. Oh and overhead press and front raises, both with 5lb bells. The overhead press still really weak on the left side. The weight topples into my face if I'm not careful.
Had some more of that chest-pressure feeling on the run to the gym. I had this last week on a bike commute home, didn't note it here. Like a squeeze on my chest, tightness in my arms, last week also tight in my jaw. Kinda painful, but more just 'really uncomfortable'. On the bike it felt like a near panic attack, almost had to pull over to rest. Of course, I didn't. I think that's one of my problems, I don't pull over when I need to.
Anyway, today, only on the run in. Then later after getting a text from DICK, but only real mild. So I think it's stress. Last week the stress of do-I/don't-I race, today running a few mins late for the gym, then the text. Or I'm just convincing myself of all that and it's really something else. Just noting for the record.
Last night, whether stress or whatever, the Devil caught me. And I'm paying the effects today with gut upset :(
The title says "inked" but in reality it's not inked yet. I'll followup on that!
STRENGTH 1 hr
BIKE COMMUTE 9.5 miles
You look at that and think I'm getting back to normal. No, it's still painful. Was it a good idea to run to PT, heck I dunno. But it felt great!
Deadlifted up to 95lbs, also did triceps, rows (up to 30lb weight!), pull downs. Finally adding weight and maxing it out until only 5 reps. Oh and overhead press and front raises, both with 5lb bells. The overhead press still really weak on the left side. The weight topples into my face if I'm not careful.
Had some more of that chest-pressure feeling on the run to the gym. I had this last week on a bike commute home, didn't note it here. Like a squeeze on my chest, tightness in my arms, last week also tight in my jaw. Kinda painful, but more just 'really uncomfortable'. On the bike it felt like a near panic attack, almost had to pull over to rest. Of course, I didn't. I think that's one of my problems, I don't pull over when I need to.
Anyway, today, only on the run in. Then later after getting a text from DICK, but only real mild. So I think it's stress. Last week the stress of do-I/don't-I race, today running a few mins late for the gym, then the text. Or I'm just convincing myself of all that and it's really something else. Just noting for the record.
Last night, whether stress or whatever, the Devil caught me. And I'm paying the effects today with gut upset :(
The title says "inked" but in reality it's not inked yet. I'll followup on that!
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Another MRI?
RUN 4 miles in 38 mins
Yeah, I ran. I needed to "test" things before my appt! That and the knee was kinda feeling OK and I was wondering if I'm suddenly magically healing and didn't need the appt anymore. I didn't say it was rational.
The run felt OK, painful but OK. Just felt good to be running. Such a calm, quiet, warm, windless sunrise :)
So the appt. I saw his PA? DC who saw me previously for the shoulder. He has a similar limit with his infraspinatus except his is muscular damage. He explained why some arm lifts have a 'dead spot' -- the teres minor manages things over head, but not below. Anyway back on topic.
After some testing and talking, it's either a bone contusion or damage/contusion to the tendon that connects the quad muscles to the patella. He ordered an MRI and gave me some NSAID topical to test. Call back when I have the MRI finished to see what else to do.
I asked how much running and biking I could do, if any. Said that if he gives me an inch I'll take 26 miles, haha, some IronHumor for ya. He said it's OK to keep moving unless the pain starts to get worse. If the pain stays the same, I'm probably still healing.
He also said my knee is in great condition as per the xrays. Yay! Now only if I could move without pain.
In other news, I finally burned my 2015 Songlist CD! So proud of myself. And have the songs stuck in my head :)
Yeah, I ran. I needed to "test" things before my appt! That and the knee was kinda feeling OK and I was wondering if I'm suddenly magically healing and didn't need the appt anymore. I didn't say it was rational.
The run felt OK, painful but OK. Just felt good to be running. Such a calm, quiet, warm, windless sunrise :)
So the appt. I saw his PA? DC who saw me previously for the shoulder. He has a similar limit with his infraspinatus except his is muscular damage. He explained why some arm lifts have a 'dead spot' -- the teres minor manages things over head, but not below. Anyway back on topic.
After some testing and talking, it's either a bone contusion or damage/contusion to the tendon that connects the quad muscles to the patella. He ordered an MRI and gave me some NSAID topical to test. Call back when I have the MRI finished to see what else to do.
I asked how much running and biking I could do, if any. Said that if he gives me an inch I'll take 26 miles, haha, some IronHumor for ya. He said it's OK to keep moving unless the pain starts to get worse. If the pain stays the same, I'm probably still healing.
He also said my knee is in great condition as per the xrays. Yay! Now only if I could move without pain.
In other news, I finally burned my 2015 Songlist CD! So proud of myself. And have the songs stuck in my head :)
Monday, May 23, 2016
Called Dr M, after much delay and thinking
BIKE COMMUTE 9.5 miles
After much delay and after more pain on my inbound commute! I feel almost embarrassed about this, like a sort of shame for having to back in for yet another injury. Like I'm a hypochondriac or attention seeker or something.
Or maybe it bothers me more because I feel weak, broken, stuck, tired, weak, broken broken broken.
Whatever it is, appt tomorrow afternoon.
After much delay and after more pain on my inbound commute! I feel almost embarrassed about this, like a sort of shame for having to back in for yet another injury. Like I'm a hypochondriac or attention seeker or something.
Or maybe it bothers me more because I feel weak, broken, stuck, tired, weak, broken broken broken.
Whatever it is, appt tomorrow afternoon.
Sunday, May 22, 2016
3 mile run, was this a good idea?
RUN 3.2 miles in 30 mins
Whether or not it was a good idea, it sure felt damned good!
I dressed to run in shorts, walked the dog with lots of knee pain, talked to Mom on the phone, then headed out around the Park then over to Grand. It hurt mostly in the first mile. After that it seemed to ease off a bit, however I was catching my foot on little things on the sidewalk. An indicator that I probably wasn't bending my knee and lifting my foot enough.
And if things weren't shit-astic enough, my LEFT knee hurts. But this might be a taper pain. Above the knee where the quads connect. It almost looks and feels bruised? Hurts to touch! WTH?!
Whether or not it was a good idea, it sure felt damned good!
I dressed to run in shorts, walked the dog with lots of knee pain, talked to Mom on the phone, then headed out around the Park then over to Grand. It hurt mostly in the first mile. After that it seemed to ease off a bit, however I was catching my foot on little things on the sidewalk. An indicator that I probably wasn't bending my knee and lifting my foot enough.
And if things weren't shit-astic enough, my LEFT knee hurts. But this might be a taper pain. Above the knee where the quads connect. It almost looks and feels bruised? Hurts to touch! WTH?!
Saturday, May 21, 2016
Berryman 50M DNS. But not broken. And a full moon!
So what did I do? I didn't go. :(
I stayed home. Or more accurately, I went to work. (And rode my bike to get there!). In the end it was a gorgeous day full of sun and warm and ...
I did go to the acute care Friday evening, the x-ray didn't indicate any breaks. That leaves me with what is likely a soft tissue injury that might require an MRI. The doctor treating me said my musculature is keeping the knee stabilized, might be why I'm walking and etc OK.
You'd think that after all the buildup to this race and all the stress of this injury (not to mention the stress of the rib and back and shoulder...) that I'd be more bummed about this? I feel kinda numb. Maybe relieved? It's really hard to explain.
The full moon was beautiful. I caught sight of it on my way home from work around 8pm.
I stayed home. Or more accurately, I went to work. (And rode my bike to get there!). In the end it was a gorgeous day full of sun and warm and ...
I did go to the acute care Friday evening, the x-ray didn't indicate any breaks. That leaves me with what is likely a soft tissue injury that might require an MRI. The doctor treating me said my musculature is keeping the knee stabilized, might be why I'm walking and etc OK.
You'd think that after all the buildup to this race and all the stress of this injury (not to mention the stress of the rib and back and shoulder...) that I'd be more bummed about this? I feel kinda numb. Maybe relieved? It's really hard to explain.
The full moon was beautiful. I caught sight of it on my way home from work around 8pm.
Friday, May 20, 2016
Ugh. Stress. No Race. Pained Knee. What do I do?!?!?!
NOTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I've been avoiding this all day. It's 230pm and I haven't canceled Sugar's boarding reservation yet. I think once I do that, it's decided and done.
That I'm not going to Potosi at all.
Walking Shoogs this morning was all pain. Every bend of the knee hurts. Stairs....I'm looking longingly at the elevator. Walk down the hall...minimizing it.
It's f^cking STL Bike To Work Day and I DROVE IN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Which is convenient because it seems like I've decided to drive myself to an Urgent Care for an xray. I want to cry, but I won't. Not yet.
I've been avoiding this all day. It's 230pm and I haven't canceled Sugar's boarding reservation yet. I think once I do that, it's decided and done.
That I'm not going to Potosi at all.
Walking Shoogs this morning was all pain. Every bend of the knee hurts. Stairs....I'm looking longingly at the elevator. Walk down the hall...minimizing it.
It's f^cking STL Bike To Work Day and I DROVE IN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Which is convenient because it seems like I've decided to drive myself to an Urgent Care for an xray. I want to cry, but I won't. Not yet.
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