Firstly, thank you for all the encouragement, kind words, support and offers...huh?
- Bob, Leana, Shirley, KC and Velma all mentioned still "feeling" previous injuries to some degree, from years past. Getting reminders from time to time, and that it's normal. Thank you! I absolutely needed to hear this!
- Heidi offered her legs up if they weren't also her weak spot... so sweet!
- Big Daddy Diesel said he'd buy the right leg from me if I decided to purchase a replacement leg... and have to buy a set. Awesome right!? I'll keep you posted! ;)
I also wanted to send some other major thank you's! Originally my goal for the Heart & Stroke ride was $500... I've now doubled it to $1000! The response has been great so far, and I appreciate it sooooo much. Still plenty of time until the event in June, but if you wish to donate, you can do so here.
Yesterday my training plan had a 45min hilly run. Looking ahead to next monday, my travel day for a 4 day business trip to St. Louis, was a 90min run. Um, ya, I think I'll swap that out.
I opted for the dreadmill at the gym because the snow was coming down, and while I'm not completely opposed to that, and do live in Canada, I was more worried about commuters on their way home from work, unable to stop. I also figured it would be safer given how my leg has been feeling to be on a treadmill when I can stop at anytime and walk the short distance home.
90 minutes done, with nothing more than a slight discomfort, probably because I was 'looking for it' while trying hard not to. I iced as soon as I got home, (along with an ice cold shower because our hot water heater is broken and not being repaired until Wednesday). That sucked.
Today, I feel fine. Did my P90X Yoga, a tough 90 minute workout to wrap up week 8!!!! and a 75min spin tonight -- and I'm good! I will keep monitoring it, continue to listen to my body, and perhaps won't listen to the little voices in my head quite so much :)
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Mel,
I am going to check about that P90X Yoga program...a lot of triathletes are following it...but no clue what is it...now I will google it!
Spring will arrive soon!
Cheers from Tokyo,
"XTB" Xavi.
Gotta agree with you...bloggers rock!
Now I gotta go back and figure out what's going on with you. No matter what, you were smart to take it easy if you feel any pain...(yeah, yeah, I should take my own advice some time, right?)
Yup, bloggers rock!! Especially you, who 99.9% of the time are as solid as a rock...or is it run like a rock?! Glad you're upbeat and feeling better. Us runners always manage to overcome the running speedbumps we encounter, don't we? "Run On, woman."
Nice work on the treadmill! Yes, bloggers rock! Big Daddy Deisel cracked me up! Hope your woes are behind you and your good to go!!
I'm so glad you're being careful with your leg. Better safe than sorry right? You were wise to avoid the commuter traffic too.
Have a great Wednesday!
Glad I can help, us triatheltes need to stick together, and, well, i want a new right leg as well. Unless you keep and make it a lamp, like in the Christmas Story.
Congratulations on surpassing your goal!!! Way to go :-)
Great job on your 90-min run. I think you made a smart decision to run indoors. I often do that when in a strange city for other safety reasons, except when running a race, of course.
Hope that hot water heater gets working soon!!!
I'm so behind...just seeing your posts. Glad you are cheered up a bit, that's good. Smart to run on the mill yesterday. Safety first!!!
Keep on!!
That's one of the worst things about winter running - the drivers! Good call on the treadmill and great news ona decent 90 minute run!
Hope you have a good trip to St. Louis!
You're coming to St Louis?? Too bad you're not coming to KC!! You'll be in the same state as ME and it sure would have been cool for us to finally meet!
And yes, bloggers do ROCK!!!!!
Keep up the good work, lady - you're doing AWESOME!!! :)
Nice job on the workouts - impressive! Hope you get that water heater fixed soon.
Nice job on the workouts - impressive! Hope you get that water heater fixed soon.
Nice job on the workouts - impressive! Hope you get that water heater fixed soon.
Nice job on the workouts - impressive! Hope you get that water heater fixed soon.
ugh...hope that hot water heater is fixed soon!!! we're getting more snow tonight so i'll be on the treadmill for my 20 this wknd and not looking forward to it.
Keep up the good work Mel! You are rocking the workouts. Great job on the TM too! Ice, ice, ice!
(BTW - I am loving p90x!)
90 min on the treadmill is awesome!!!! i rarely go for that long. way to work!
You are awesome and 90 miles on the treadmill is Ah-Maz-ING!!!!
Seriously, you know by now that there will be ups and downs. And you WILL NOT give up. As a fellow Triathlete, I will not let you!!!
I agree- bloggers rock.
Jeeze- I wish I thought to offer to buy your right leg. It never hurts to have a spare :)
That P90X yoga is intense, great job!
Nice job, Mel! Glad you are feeling so much better!! :)
heck to the ya for the bloggin community, it is an inspiring thing
dude if your hot water heater is broken that's when you USE the shower at the gym just to get some hot water.
Good job on such a long run, glad you felt good.
hmm apparently my reader is erasing posts after they get a couple days old... i remember seeing that post about 'feeling' your injury and just realized i never clicked thru to comment - it just disappeared! weird google, weird.
anyway. i think i was just going to say that maybe the feeling is part mental too... an injury or accident is a tough obstacle to get over. even after my little spinout driving last week - i was a little nervous driving on that stretch of the road later that day/for the rest of the week. glad it is feeling better!
YUCK about the h20... YUCK. i have been taking full advantage of showering in hotels this past year since i don't have to pay the hot water bill ;)
you just keep getting stronger! Good job Mel!
Hey Mel, I'm your Beth and I'm glad to support your great cause. I'm so glad that your leg is feeling better and that those that have walked in your shoes have been able to encourage you. Great job!
OMG – cold shower!? True story, when I am too lazy for an ice bath that is what I do. Whew…
I really hope your leg feels better soon. I’ve read articles about alternating between heat and cold is supposed to increase healing? *Shrugs*
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