Thursday night, I went for my first swim... in a long time. 750 meters, a bit of pain with the kicking, and tight calf muscles afterwards, iced and stretched, next day no problem.
Saturday night, put my bike up on the trainer, and spun for an easy 20 minutes, slight pulling in my left leg where the 'supposed stress fractures' are.
Last night, 1250 meters in the pool... no pain.
This morning, easy 25 minute spin on the bike, added some resistance... no pain.
Starting to be able to take a few steps without the crutches, and am using them less... will continue yet for a few days though since I finally feel like I'm recovering... don't want to go backwards again.
I also started the TriPower workouts today (the first of the month, on a monday, perfect day to start!), and less pain in my calf with the foam roller. Carolina John suggested last week that I should post my beginning numbers, and given the power of looking back at previous posts, as I discussed in my last post, here are the results from my assessment.
Push-ups 60 sec max rep = 27 (i did girl ones as it hurt my leg to be up on my toes.)
Wall Sit (to exhaustion) = 1m 07s
Flex-Arm hang (to exhaustion) = didn't do this one...
Side Plank (to exhaustion) right side = 31s left side = to painful for left leg to attempt
Side Plank bent knee (to exhaustion) right side = oops, didn't do this one, but sure I wouldn't have been able to do the left side again.
Prone Plank = 52 seconds
Extensor Chain = 1m 28s
Core Strength = 30-45∘ (about 75%)
So as you can see, I'm surviving without running, finding lots of things to keep me busy. :)
29 comments:
oooooo!!! First!!!
Yay!! You get it girl!! Laps are fun, aren't they?
I was walking (yes, walking) at the beach, and I saw this girl running, I think she thought something was chasing her and it was just her ponytail... silly girl.
Glad your foot is dangling.
Sounds good; looks like a nice solid base for training too!
You are definitely keeping busy! Nice workouts, and great progress!
Confirms it. TriPower not for me.
The assessment itself would make me give up!
Melanie, I'm so glad you are feeling better and getting some exercise!!! Just doing stuff will make you feel better!!!
You're doing great. And you have a strong core just starting out!
Yay for the leg starting to feel better! Love how you are finding other things to do.
yay!!! sounds like great progress. glad you are able to swim and bike a little pain free! i'm sure it feels amazing to finally be seeing (and feeling) real progress. :)
Great job!!! Just keep it up and you will be cured in no time :)
WTG, sistre!
See, you're making progress and it hasn't even been that long!
Now maybe you'll be able to stave off the insanity, the most disturbing indication of which is you're listening to suggestions from Carolina Cletus.
Step back from the precipice, sistre!
Yay for no pain! Wow...1250 meters...I tried to swim about 200 a week ago and was EXHAUSTED!!! How can I run a 1/2 marathon, ride a bike, and be such a wimpy swimmer?
Good job getting those workouts in - glad you are seeing some signs of recover!
Go you!! You are truely an inspriation! Good luck with the swimming!!
Glaven needs a good meat punch. I bet HE couldn't do a wall sit for over a minute. and 27 pushups is nice, girlie or not.
Keep at it, you're doing great!
you can do (and are doing) so much!!!!!! that's awesome!!! what do you think of getting up every morning and doing pushups and planks? i am thinking this might be a worthy challenge. just start the day doing these. want to try it with me? let me know! i will be more likely to do it if i have a buddy :)
Way to go Mel. I can definitely sense the feeling of happiness coming from you. Nice swimming and biking. I so don't care about running right now, all in due time!
Yay! Glad to know you are able to swim and workout...great to see you so positive!
That's some great swimming, girl. Keep it up and before you know it, you'll be a triathlete.
Those stats instantly made my mind think of GI Jane. LOL. Keep it up, stay busy. I will think of you this weekend on my "Lost in Vancouver and late for a meeting, cant find my hotel or my car."
Ya Baby!!!
Good stuff. and your fitness test stuff at the end is very impressive. woot!
I'm so glad you are getting better and are able to be active. Good for the mind and the body. Yeah!!
Mel thanks for putting those exercises up! I was wondering what I could do without this foot working!
Good job on the swimming!!
I am SO glad you are seeing progress in your recovery!!
I'm impressed that you have been keeping yourself busy and fit. Keep it up!
I thought of you as I started my marathon... that first mile was for you! :D
You are wonderful! You are very passionate and committed. I admire your dedication. Keep it up! Dont forget to write always! : )
Looking good Mel!! 27 pushups (girl or not) in 60 secs is a very nice job :-)
Awesome job!! Push-ups kick my BOOTY! My little stick arms cannot do them. HA. Glad the pain's subsiding too!
Wow, you are keeping quite busy.. glad you are starting to get better!
Hey Mel, I saw your comment on Marci's blog about finding a cycling group. You can check out all of the affiliated clubs with the Ontario Cycling Organisation: http://www.ontariocycling.org/index.php.
Another option would be to find a triathlon team/coach that you could join for group rides:
http://www.triathlonontario.com/hm/inside.php?id=54
You can check through and see who would be beginner friendly. Just a thought! Having people to ride with really makes biking a much better experience, especially when they know the great places to ride.
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