Sworkit w/ the boys

They complained, but they had fun.

Indoor biking

After the workout I did some stretching and knee exercises. R leg definitely weaker doing the seated leg lifts.

Trying to get the boys & me moving again

I need to lose some weight before the wedding and get the boys moving, whether my knee needs to be operated on or not. So this morning I biked at the Y (also need to get my # of visits in) and then this afternoon the boys & I did a Sworkit. It was a short 15 minutes but it can hopefully be the start of a pattern. Brennan has soccer starting tomorrow.

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Week 1,3 - Strength Basics. Pretty easy exercises, but the kids need to work on their form so these are all good steps.

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Week 1, workout 2. I let the boys sleep until 7:45 but then we got moving. Neither of them had great energy but they powered through. These workouts are super easy though so maybe they aren't being challenged enough.

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Week 1, workout 1. 20 minutes of stretching w/ the boys at the YMCA.
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Sworkit w/ the boys at home. Lots of practice being quick on the toes & feet.
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Garmin Connect - CASA 5K w/ Brian

Ran the CASA Superhero 5K with Brian.

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L knee again

After x-rays and an MRI, meeting with Dr on 2/6 about possible surgery. I got a cortisone shot today after MRI revealed some tear, but my pain up and down stairs might just be runners knee so trying to get those exercises going and strengthen my thighs.

L knee

Well, I guess it was bound to happen. After years of knee discomfort, I had actual pain starting the week before Thanksgiving. It started to get better for a day or two, but for the last couple weeks I can't bend it or straighten it without pain. It constantly feels swollen. I've made an appointment with orthopedics for next Thursday. The advice I'm getting from friends is a torn meniscus. Well, one can't run forever.

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Garmin Connect L knee still tight and swollen! Man, it's been nearly a month. Walked today and didn't feel much pain. Moved a lot at work, walking from meeting to meeting and otherwise have been keeping it elevated as much as possible. Feeling better in the evening for some reason.

L Knee still swollen

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L knee swollen / tight for the last week. Taking Alleve to see if that helps anything. Didn't think I was pushing anything, but something is whacked. Both the inside of the knee and the backside. Back click / crack while shifting during a meeting this morning. Still stretching and walking, though!

Disney day three

Didn't sleep great due to kids needing help and a very late swim at 10:30. Nice sunny weather so far. Signed up for Jedi training, had breakfast at a cafe, and then watched the first order March! Potty break and then toy story.
That was a fun game! Rush through wake Disney museum, then star tours simulator ride, then literally run to the Jedi academy check in. But as usual we were early. So a pity break, may and I held slots at the Jedi show and around noon, dark clouds started rolling in. Sweet!
Kids show for postponed so we went to the star wars theatre, then muppets 3D. Then a nice Italian lunch, and the Indians Jones stunt show. After some stress around doing tower of terror or Jedi training, and a potty break, we are doing Jedi. Tower is next.

A nice walk

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Still Going Strong

Garmin Connect: Still vegetarian and most days, straight-up vegan I think. Loving the chop chop fresh veggie salad I found on Clean Food crush. My L PF has been acting up a bit lately so icing it at home & at work. Need to be ready for Disney!


The day started w/ the usual yoga & ab work (50 situps, 40 leg lifts, 60 sec plank).
I started todays run w/ 3 sets of 20x jumping jacks, 10x squats, 10x lunges, 20x mountain climbers, and 10 shoulder taps. Kept my breathing under control nearly the entire time except going from Engraved up Fox. But I was able to get it back under control pretty quickly. Nice long walk to recover and a relaxing morning so far. Not running fast, but at least I'm running.

Corning dog walk :-)

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Wanted to walk longer but couldn't fit it into the schedule. Slept great & longer than usual, then stretch, and then a walk. Great morning was crucial since I'll be mostly sitting around during dance recitals for the rest of the day.

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Garmin Connect. Glad the start the day w/ some stretching. Then I was able to stroll around Elmira for the first time in 15 years while Allison was at the rehearsal for her dance recital on Sunday. We were at the Clemens Center until 9pm Friday night to practice w/ the Elmira studio folks, and had to return today for the Watkins Glen folks (ballet). Eh, it's what you do when you have kids.

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Now, last night I was up past 11 working, and no problems today. Brian even woke me at 4am but still I had no trouble waking and felt great all day. My body is confusing myself.

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Garmin Connect A nice walk to start the day. Belle was in heaven as she didn't have to be on the leash at all.

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Garmin Connect: Finally not feeling like crap so very happy to get out w/ the dog this morning. Almost jogged a bit but decided to just keep it slow. BP 125/74 pulse 80.