Saturday, February 7, 2009

Couple weeks later... couple pounds lighter.

Slowly moving in the right direction. This week I got my first run in in several months. The hip was fine up to the point I expected it to start acting up - about 18-20 minutes into the run. It was an easy pace; 30 minutes in total. Tried to concentrate on form and high turnover, so not to over-reach with the stride which seems to upset the torn labrum. The quads felt wonderfully sore 36-48 hours later - love that feeling! Based on this test run I am STILL not sure if I should have the surgery or not... each day I wait is another day closer to the season I loose in training while I recover. I think I will call the dr's office and see when he is scheduling surgeries and get a better understanding of the recovery time.

Also got into the pool first time in more than 4 months! Actually felt pretty good. Did 1000 yards in 17:11. 8:20 out, 8:51 back. Did this with a pull buouy. Finished with about 150y drills and 50y free - for a total of 120yards. I happy with that. I will be back in the pool Monday, with the goal of hitting it M/W/F each week. Tony's next session is in 3 weeks - going to early April - then he's gone to Sedona. CRAP! Will miss his swim torture fest, it really made my season in 2007. Being able to come out of the water with the Dr and Noel at Appleman was the difference maker for me that day!

I also got several spins in the basement in with the fluid trainer and the Power Tap. I still can't seem to get the software loaded which means I haven't been able to review the data; but I have been watching the meter and doing some LT tests, interval workouts and general spins the last couple of weeks - very happy with the riding so far.

Still taking it easy overall - have usually been one day on, one day off. Will try to start putting 2 and 3 days together if not more. Also will look at getting the weights incorporated. Would love to add yoga - either a class or just a video workout. And I HAVE to start doing mt PT exercises and core strength work at night - even in front of the TV (but I'm either too tired or chasing Blake or helping with homework). It's been an incredibly busy year the last 6 months.

190 this morning... after the ride - will try again tomorrow.
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