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big sow doesn't really fit in with what I am doing - outlaw half on 2 June and dambuster on 22 June. BIg sow on 16th would be a bit much! Shame everything seems to be in June
managed to get to the pool and back and do 60 lengths with a pull buoy
could feel mu form slipping towards the end so decided to get out. Noticed my left arm is a lot flatter than the right, so tomorrow I will work on high elbows.
So nice to do some exercise. Might even try out the spin bike at a low resistence tomorrow before the pool just to see how it feels. Physio said I could bike but I have been reluctant to do so really - can't walk properly yet
Maths - Forgot about Outlaw Half... It is a bit of a frenzy in June isn't it. Nice to hear you've been able to get some exercise in. Was supposed to swim tonight but my friend wants to join me tomorrow so a walk/run done tonight. Might even go to spin Thurs and see how I get on. Hope the biking goes ok, don't overdo it!
yeah, I am not even sure about the biking, but the gym is in the same place as the pool, so I'll see how it is and decide, I can always just come out of the gym and sit and wait for the pool session if it doesn't seem like a good idea, or do some upper body weights.
Aye, just go with how you feel. Doing anything is a bonus whilst you're injured. Thinking I need to get some warm kit for the bike, bribe myself into getting out...
Nice run razor. After the sprain in Sep my ankle always hurts after a good run, and clicks loudly like a dolphin. Really good to see you getting back in to it!
Top work Razor, glad the ankle holding up. Nice to hear it feeling great. Shows patience is a virtue!
There is a sportif at jonral bank (sorry spelling even for me.
) in march that might suit you chuck. Mentioning it because highly likely a few pirate types might be doing it as very near the Slient Assasin's house. Was debating doing it myself if I can get sarah on board.
thanks cake - I'll look it up and have a think about it
ST - if it is man flu then there is nothing wrong with you
well, did about 10 or so minutes on the spin bike with hardly any resistence - not painful but felt odd, and then some core work and half an hour swim with the pull buoy. That was good cos I was in the 'medium' lane, and was going as fast as a young man in the fast lane
I find I am faster with a pull buoy, which I guess tells me loads about my kick creating drag.....my arms ache though
Aw ST you got a bit of a cold. Take a few lemsips and have an early night.
Just watch out there are some repetative bugs out there, my cold has come back just as I felt better and started doing some training. IronCat had similar.
Go Maths... Glad the bike went well and you're putting young men to shame on the swimming front. How's it feeling now? I've recently discovered the joy of trx bands for core work. Managed a mini brick today at gym. 10k on bike followed by 20min walk/run. Was intending to swim but the pool was absolutely jam packed with children - my ultimate nightmare!
ST - you keep your man flu to yourself...
Razor - couple of screws coming out should because simple process. Hopefully won't set you back. I am taking you as inspiration to keep the patience and the faith.
MrsD - erm, when I was driving after all the exercise it started hurting. Not sure if it was the exercise or the gear changing...
no idea what trx bands are or how to use them! will try google...
I'm assuming you're all iced up Maths? Hopefully it's just a reaction to doing a bit more and it'll settle. Check out the trx - not my favorite but effective.
yes to the ice - the physio told me to take a chunk of ice and rub it hard - well, on the really tender bits I haven't been rubbing too hard
do you do trx in the gym or do you have some at home? I'll have to see if they have some in my gym, although that part of the gym is always full of blokes.. slightly intimidating in that area....
In the gym, loads you can do on them. Don't let the boys intimidate you... Just remember they usually have small appendages they're over compensating for!
I'll have a look tomorrow
I'll have a look tomorrow and see if they have them in my gym
going to find some more videos on youtube to see what to do on them
Let me know how it goes... Have pt tomorrow, will share my pain afterwards!
Enjoy your gyming!
First swim for a few weeks tonight. Ouch.
Got my wetsuit this week but it will have to warm up a lot before I try OW.
Weight is polling on and I really am having trouble with getting back on the diet wagon. Curry with friends tomorrow so not starting then either!
been back to the doc this morning and he has signed me off for another week and sent me for an xray.
Ali - yep, I am struggling now with weight, especially as I spend most of my time bored at home. I am going to swim every day now though. But swimming makes me hungry!!
ah well, will have to make lots of veggie soup or something
Are you still on crutches, MC? If so - I'm impressed you can make it to the pool - wet floors and all that? Respect!!
I'm not using them all the time Brit - trying to phase them out! for short walks - round the house, from car to pool I am ok-ish, and further and I need them still as my knee gets sore with the weight on it
80 lengths today with the pull buoy in 50 minutes. Shame I go slower when I haven't got the pull buoy! Anyway, I guess that means my arms can get me round the outlaw half swim
just need to sort my legs out
oh, didn't really have time to go up to the gym and look for the trx bands - I'll do it tomorrow
brit - I nearly went flying yesterday on slippery pavement
Just got back from Physio who gave me some acupuncture had some good news and bad news wants to see me twice next week (good job I'm not paying for it)
Says I can bike but not run and swim gently not allowed to bend or lift either.....dont know how I am going to manage that but then she also thinks I should be off work and thats not going to happen either
At least I can do something to get a bit less lardy