Well today is Day 3 post injections and I feel good. Lower back is not sore, just still feeling muscular tightness for which I am still working on my flexibility. I am also on Day 3 of my exercises which Kevin has given me. It is only single leg squats 3 x 10 reps 3 times a day and I must admit I am holding my posture alot better. I no longer drop my hip on the leg I am standing on but rather I squeeze my glute and turn on my core muscles and this is helping me maintain my posture alot better.
My hip/groin tenderness is close to non-existent, I am so happy. Finally the uphill climb injury wise is stabilising, and I finally feel I am moving full steam ahead into the light.
Also, during these days where I am doing little exercise I have been doing alot of reading. And I came across the Toyota U.S Open Triathlon 2009 results and as far as my swimming is concerned I am not far off in the rankings for my 1500m swim. The Top 5 girls times are between 19:59 and 21:07. I did my 1500m in 22:48, so I am quite pleased with it. I know, I know Triathlon is a multisport event, but atleast I have one leg that's ok. Now it's time to get the other two working at an okay level. I will never be a fantastic runner nor a sprint cyclist but maybe, just maybe I can get them to a level where they will not let me down too much.
I would also like to give a "SHOUT OUT" to one of my friends Andrew C. on Daily Mile who is competing in the M7 marathon today. I know you will have done an awesome job Andrew and what a great accomplishment. I look forward to hearing all about it and hearing what your thought's were during your run.
Physio tomorrow, I wonder what it will bring?
Also, during these days where I am doing little exercise I have been doing alot of reading. And I came across the Toyota U.S Open Triathlon 2009 results and as far as my swimming is concerned I am not far off in the rankings for my 1500m swim. The Top 5 girls times are between 19:59 and 21:07. I did my 1500m in 22:48, so I am quite pleased with it. I know, I know Triathlon is a multisport event, but atleast I have one leg that's ok. Now it's time to get the other two working at an okay level. I will never be a fantastic runner nor a sprint cyclist but maybe, just maybe I can get them to a level where they will not let me down too much.
I would also like to give a "SHOUT OUT" to one of my friends Andrew C. on Daily Mile who is competing in the M7 marathon today. I know you will have done an awesome job Andrew and what a great accomplishment. I look forward to hearing all about it and hearing what your thought's were during your run.
Physio tomorrow, I wonder what it will bring?
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ReplyDeleteYou look so stable in that pic - I did one-legged squats today, too, and spent the whole time trying not to fall over. :)
Hey there P, thanks so much for following.Feel free to spread the word around.I love having people share in my journey.
ReplyDeleteIt's quite a hard thing those single leg squats. Takes alot of concentration.
that IS a crazy movement. My head would be smashed through the wall.
ReplyDeletePatrick: I took this photo a while ago and I used to use the swiss ball for a bit of balance. I actually just do this standing in front of the mirror now. Looking back on this photo I think I look like the "Karate kid".
ReplyDeleteLove the woodwork in your house, adds a lot of character. One-legged squats seem to be the exercise that everyone is pushing these days, must be something to it!
ReplyDeleteHave read down a few posts but moving quickly... I take it you are having sciatic problems??
ReplyDeleteI have dealt with that before and it is terrible. The trainer at school had been busy and by the time he saw me I WAS DESPERATE!!
Its usually in my right leg for some reason. I was to the point of amputation!! He gave me two stretches which I use when it flares up.
I'll be checking back on your progress. New follower here. Dop by and see me!!
Love the fact that you reply back to comments made. A lot of people don't do that!! Blogchat Rocks!!!
Kovas: Sure is a hard one. You have to balance and make sure the knee of the leg you are standing on tracks directly over the toes. Harder than it looks.
ReplyDelete64 CLASSIC: Thanks so much for stopping and leaving a message by, it is much appreciated. Always nice to see new faces.
Yes sciatica has been one aspect but I have had inflammation of SI spaces for 14yrs. Finally things are looking up and getting attended to.
hahaha --- I thought, "she looks like Daniel-son" and then I read your comment to Patrick. cracked me up!
ReplyDeleteJeff: Great minds think alike :) But, I feel like this exercise really is working. So I will continue the "stalk pose" for a while I think :)
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