WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2018

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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,681 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
    Machka - My left knee doesn't track properly and I first became aware of it at 16 years old when it blew up like a football during school celebrations. I had endless investigations at hospitals etc and nobody could find anything wrong. Very frustrating as it stopped me doing so much and that leg got very weak, so eventually I had to pick it up with my hands to get into the car. Eventually I went to see a sports physio because I had tried a bit of mild dancing at the gym and it blew up again. She knew exactly what it was straight away! (Stupid doctors) Ever since I have been working on strengthening it and do exercises every day. It is now usable and I am able to shuffle/run on it, but it is not perfect. Grrrrrrrrrr!
    langman22 wrote: »
    Machka, love the saying. I love your approach by week. Makes sense. “ How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.” Good job with the candy too. Have you seen a regular dr about your knees and foot?


    I've known for almost 30 years now about the potential for issues with my knees (and at times I do actually have issues), because of my cycling and the imbalance that creates. I've been to see doctors (who aren't much help), sports doctors (who are much better), physiotherapists and chiros at various times. The sports doctors, physios and chiros all agree on the exercise and stretching I need to do. So I know ... but it's just a matter of doing.

    I had been doing some light weights etc. before I started increasing my running in the hopes I might ward this off, but quite probably didn't do enough ... so I've got to do more especially during the coming winter if I want to do an event coming up in early spring (early September).


    As for the numb foot, I'll see how it goes over the next few weeks. It went numb on the bicycle ride I did on Sunday. That was a particularly strenuous ride ... so much so it triggered my period to start. :frowning: We'll be ramping up the cycling quite a bit more now, so if the foot continues to go numb, I'll see if I can get in to see a sports doctor.

    M in Oz

    BTW - on this ... one of the things my chiro recommended (which the sports drs and physios also recommend) is that I need to attempt to improve my flexibility. One of the reasons I may have little knee issues and other weird things is that I have all the flexibility of a 2x4.

    I get all excited when I can lean forward to do a "touch toes" and can get my fingers past my knees. When I was taking yoga classes regularly (many years ago now), I actually managed to reach something that could possibly be called the top of my "ankle region". But I have never in my life been able to get anywhere near my toes.

    So there's that ... the other thing is that I need to do both strengthening as well as stretching of my hamstrings. Hamstrings aren't really well used when cycling, so they are not one of my stronger muscles.

    Essentially the suggestion has been that if I work on strengthening that 4th quad and my hamstrings, and work on my flexibility, my comfort when running could improve.

    M in Oz

  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
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  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
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  • KJLaMore
    KJLaMore Posts: 2,847 Member
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  • LisaInAR
    LisaInAR Posts: 2,020 Member
    Many hugs, Allie... like everything, easier when taken in small chunks. My heart goes out to you... and stays with you, there in your pocket, as do we all.

    Love,
    Lisa in NC

  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,776 Member
    edited January 2018
    Janetr - Safe travelling! (((Hugs))) and CONGRATULATIONS! :drinker:

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxx
  • LisaInAR
    LisaInAR Posts: 2,020 Member
    JanetR - my deepest sorrow, once more, on the loss of your sister. Traveling grace go with you. And well done on the loss...

    Love,
    Lisa in NC
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    Janetr Some of the best family reunions happen because there is a funeral or memorial service. Hope you have a good time. (((Hugs))). And 10 lbs! Superb.
  • Peach1948
    Peach1948 Posts: 2,473 Member
    Sharon: The colors your daughter used to paint the fish scene are just beautiful. Love it.

    Rye: You seem to live a very busy life. Getting out and working and filling in like you do for your co-workers is a gift to help in itself.

    Kim: So glad you have the warm boots.

    Lisa: Congrats on getting the warehouse burden lifted off your shoulders.

    (((Allie and Janet)))

    Janet: Congrats on your 10 lbs. Gone.

    Heather: Hope your dinner is a great one!

    No news to report here.....Carol in GA
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,776 Member
    edited January 2018
    Sharon - The painting is beautiful! Sooooooo talented!

    Done my Day 2 Week 4 of c25k. :DMeg - I feel so good when I get back, even if I felt really blah setting out. Getting out of the door is the hardest bit. It really helps me to have an app with a warm encouraging voice and some great music these women have suggested. I feel supported. As a mild agaraphobe I am really surprised to find myself outside ! Try the exercise route first and there are so many great apps for meditation . I like CALM, for the lovely scenes. I just look at those and listen to the sounds of nature, but there are lots of other things on there, I'm just too mean to pay!
    My knee was ever present with me on my run, :/ but held up. Thank you knee. :bigsmile:

    Now to get ready for the party! I've half laid the table this morning.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxx
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,548 Member
    barbie - I just got an email that National Frozen Foods is recalling their green beans and mixed veges because they can be contaminated with listeria.

    Michele in NC
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,695 Member
    Rye - golly I love your informative posts. I have copied and pasted several of yours (and some of you others!) so I can go back and refer to the information. Love hearing about your visiting kitties.

    Rita - glad you got your doc visit results. Hooray for the good news and I have faith you'll get busy on the trouble parts. Did Medicare pay for your allergy testing and shots? I have my appointment with the allergy doc in March - they said when I showed up for the testing, they'd tell me what was covered. I've been meaning to call - would like to know before I show up! But haven't gotten around to it.

    Penny
    - I love how the gals in the group often have "mind meld" and we hit on topics that are so timely for many of us. Your editing papers on ERCP and Becca's DH is an example. Glad you are able to pop in!

    Lisa - How thrilling! Really is a giant step toward your goal of getting resettled in your forever home.

    Heather
    - your table setting for Burns night is so cute. I'm sure everyone will have a wonderful time!

    Karen UK
    - don't the looser pants feel great? That's always been a marker for me and gives me tremendous boost to fit into some of my favorite clothes again. Congrats on the loss, you are heading in the right direction.

    Lanette
    SW WA State



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