I also have homework now ... every night I have to do 20 sit-ups on my own; and I have to text her when I start and when I finish - she *THINKS* it will only take me a minute. I feel differently!!! As I get better at them, my time will improve!
So, since receiving the bad news about not being able to run for a few weeks, I have had two "runless" workouts. Last night, at first, I thought it wasn't such an intense workout without the running. However, I felt differently this morning (and still do) ... my legs are KILLING ME!!!! I will probably be a pro at squatting by the time I can run again!! Stacy has certainly adapted quickly to the new rules ... squatting has become the beginning routine (which is allowed as long as I don't bend my knee more than 90 degrees). I can see why he says that - every once in a while at work, I have to get something from a low shelf, so my knee ends up being bent more than the 90 degrees and it hurts ... A LOT!!! It's hard to break old habits tho - even when I'm working out with Stacy, if I'm doing something on the mat, and I rest, I tend to squat with my knees bent into my chest ... and then it hurts when I get up. So, yesterday, in addition to the many squats I did, I worked on the leg press machine (I was happy that Stacy had to increase the weight tho ... I think she had it on 50 to start, but that was actually TOO LIGHT!), worked with the free weights, tapped each hand while in plank position, Crazy Ivans (I do not like those!!!), lots of sit-ups - which brought back memories of my cadet challenge days in high school JROTC, and some other crazy workout that I think Stacy invented on her own ... laying on my back with my knees bent she alternates "rolling" a 6 pound and an 8 pound ball - I have to stay in a crunch position and catch the ball then throw it to her ... repeat till she says I can stop!!! It's intense ... works legs, abs and arms!! And I have to pay attention or the ball is smashing into my face! LOL!!!
I also have homework now ... every night I have to do 20 sit-ups on my own; and I have to text her when I start and when I finish - she *THINKS* it will only take me a minute. I feel differently!!! As I get better at them, my time will improve!
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I have been having pain in my right knee for about two months, and finally decided to get it looked at. I went to "the best knee doctor in Astoria" a few weeks ago, but was annoyed that I didn't see "the doctor", but his associate instead. Yesterday I went to see a new orthopedist (Stacy’s surgeon) to find out the results of my MRI. I had a bad feeling on Tuesday, but went in trying to be positive and hoping he was just going to tell me that it’s sore and there’s nothing wrong. I didn’t hear that. I heard the words I didn’t want to hear … “stop running for a few weeks” … NOOOOO!!! That was the awful news I was dreading. The other bad news, is the MRI isn’t conclusive. He wasn’t happy with the scans themselves. The report from the radiologist says there’s a tear in my ACL, but he doesn’t think that’s the problem. I don’t have any signs or symptoms of an ACL injury, so that might be from the poor MRI quality. I certainly hope my ACL doesn’t have a tear in it!!! I don’t want to have surgery!!! He said I can still train with Stacy, but I can’t do any “impact” exercises … no running, no jumping jacks, no jump rope, no lunges … he basically said “anything that requires you to keep both feet planted on the ground or up in the air is fine”; I can do squats as long as I don’t go beyond 90 degrees … so basically, nothing that requires increased pressure on the knee by itself. Looks like the elliptical will be my new best friend!!! I am certainly not thrilled about any of this. I was starting to get good at running, and now I’m nervous that this “time off” will cause a huge setback and I’m going to have to start all over again. I was so close to doing a mile in less than 11 minutes … now that won’t happen for months.
I have to go back to him in 4 weeks to see how I’m doing. If there’s no change at all, a scope might be needed, as well as another MRI. I’m going to listen to him and not run for the 4 weeks; except in hockey, but that’s not really running … that’s more like short sprints, and the defense position doesn’t require much running at all. I'm going to email him and ask him if he can recommend a brace that will help stabilize it for hockey as well ... lastly, I am going to TRY to be positive and HOPE for some improvement when I go back in April. Yesterday I managed to fit in yet another intense workout followed by not one, but TWO ice broomball games ... Back to back with a very short 5 minute break between games. That's what the finals (in sports) are all about ... Giving it your all when you think you've got nothing left. My awesome team, the Gotham Blades took silver!!!
This was a special season for me ... It marked my return to the ice!! I haven't played ice broomball in over two years due to my surgery in 2010. I didn't have the energy, enthusiasm or range of motion to play. When I found out there was going to be an outdoor ice season this year, I was thrilled and determined to play. I certainly wasn't the best defensive player on my team, but I gave it my all and put my heart and soul into playing and I think it's safe to say that I did pretty well. This is from an email from my awesome captain, Don: Stef: It was a thrill to see you back out there and healthy after a long layoff, and that alone would've been enough. But the work you've done over the last year to get yourself back in shape has paid off. You were already positionally sound; now you have the increased speed to go with it. Keep up the good work - we're all proud of you! Last night I ran; and I mean RAN a mile ... in 11:06 (might have been 11:07)!!!! It was not easy, but it's not supposed to be right?! As soon as I saw Stacy presetting the times for "walk", "job" and "run" to 3.0, 6.0 and 7.0; I knew it was serious. I told myself immediately during the warm up walk "DON'T FREAK OUT! You can do this"!!! It kinda worked. I did step off once (that in itself it an accomplishment ... I was always afraid to do that) to gather myself; and those were probably the stinkin 6 or 7 seconds that made me go over the 11:00!!!! Darn!!! My legs felt like they had weights strapped to them and I was dragging someone behind me. I needed that super short rest. Next week, I'm hoping to be able to do a mile in under eleven minutes!!!!! After treadmill time was finished I told Stacy I peeked at the time when I hit the mile and asked if she saw it ... And she said "yeah, but I wanted you under eleven minutes, but I had to keep slowing it down"!! So I told her I want to beat that time next week ... AND I WILL!!!!!!
The rest of the workout was mainly legs, which was a nice break from arms - this is the first day all week that they aren't sore!!! My legs on the other hand ... They are so sore and tired!!!! Hahahahahaha So many squats!!! Side squats with kickin my leg back, jumping squats, jumping,twisting side squats with a weigh; and knee to elbow with a 10 pound weight!! Then an abs workout ... Wow! That was killer!!! Laying on my back doing scissor kicks ... 10 second sets with a 10 second break in between. It's amazing how the same 10 seconds feels so much shorter during the rest period and like an eternity during the set!!!! Then something new ... I was laying on the mat and had to hold Stacy's ankles. With my feet pointed to the ceiling, she was pushing my legs back down to the mat and I had to push back. OH MY WORD ... That was INTENSE!!!!! Then she'd push them to the sides too ... I realized when she was pushing on my shins her hand would land right on my hockey bruise ... Which didn't help!!! Once she moved her hand it got slightly less painful - at least my bruise didn't hurt anymore!!!!! So, all in all, I had a very successful workout week!!! I survived three intense workouts with one short, minor meltdown. The thought of intense workouts all week is scary, but I want to do this so badly I wil find the inner strength to get me through it. Now I'm hoping for a loss on the scale at weight watchers this morning!!! Man will I be annoyed if I didn't lose!!!! I'll know soon enough!!!! |
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