Jul 16 2008
Good Day
I seem to be more inclined to write when I’m frustrated with the slow progress than when I’m satisfied, so I thought I’d just say that today is a good day! Though a little sore, I’m not limping today for some reason. I know the limp will return here and there, but for less and less time. So, yay! I think walking in the sand has been terrific therapy. Great for the calf–sustained slightly-more-than-usual effort is the key to getting this puppy back in shape. Started actually doing some slightly more explosive activity on the horizontal jumper in therapy this morning, so that’s good, too. Tried some lunges in bodypump last night. No problem doing them with my bad leg forward and my good leg back, but felt completely wrong doing it with my bad leg back… put all my weight on the forward leg and was exhausted in record time. So, I’ve got some work there, but a month ago I could never have even put my leg back like that, so again, progress.
All in all, things are looking up. Going for a 14 mile overnight hike this weekend with some good and understanding friends, so it should be fun. When I told my PT guys my plan, they said “perfect!”, so I’m glad to be doing what I should, and that what I should be doing includes some fun and challenging stuff. To sum up: today is a good AT day! Hope y’all are having one too. And if you’re not, I PROMISE that one is right around the corner…
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That hike sounds like fun! I immediately had to check (it is what I find myself frequently doing here) to see where you were to be having that as an OK’d activity.
I’m at 6 wks, so that is a ways off for me, but still in my line of site by the end of summer, if all goes well. I look forward to hearing the post-hike update!
Sheila,
I have a good friend who’s a coach who suggested I make a plan for a fun fitness event at a time when I would be up to it. So I planned a short overnight hike. I’ve really been looking forward to it, and it has kept me motivated. I recommend these baby steps to keep us happy!
EDG:
Hang in there. Periodically I check your blog (since we had the injury and surgery the same day, I’m piggy-backing off your marathon tracker!!!)
I’m impressed with your PT work and where you are. I can say that you’re way ahead of me. But that’s a good thing, because it shows me something I can shoot for also. My PT says that my AT is coming along great … but you’re right. Time does drag on and on and on …..
Yeah for you and your hike! Let us know how it goes! Hope you enjoy yourself! Have a great weekend!