February 2019 Move Your *kitten* Challenge
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@Dave -
. What else is there to say /\/\ - I take it that’s you??
@clepant - my heart goes out to you, you are enduring a great deal with your poor knees ... take care
@vhuber - are you sure there was no snow shovel work ...
@sussexbythesea - I’m pleased you’re improving
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18th: 1.5 miles - MTD 96.01
19th: 6.79 miles, swimming, 3.79 m running, 3 m purposeful walking - MTD 102.8
20th: 4 miles, 2.1 m running, 1.9 m purposeful walking - MTD 106.8
21st: 4.57 miles, 1.57 m speed training/running, 2 m purposeful walking - MTD 111.370 -
@Dave: You are really getting dumped on....I mean the snow. We went from four inches yesterday to rain and 40’s today and back up to the 50’s this week. I feel like the weather is a yo-yo.
@Chris: I am happy you had a good day this week. Hope that this is finally the turn around for you.
It has been a rough week. My dad is having neck spasms again, He had to go for an echocardiogram and blood work. His INR was worse than two weeks ago. He was at 4.4 and needs to be close to 2.0 in two weeks for his new pacemaker implant.
Adding 5 miles today. My biking did not make my tear happy so I had to stop. So 2.5 walking and 2.5 cycling.
TTD: 293 miles
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sufferlandrian wrote: »@Dave - You should tweet Trump and let him know you built your wall for less than 8 Billion.
I would love to tweet that pic on my Twitter page, right at Trump, show 'em how to build a wall
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02/15 - 25.0 miles turbo trainer
02/16 - 25.0 miles turbo trainer
02/17 - 25.0 miles turbo trainer
02/18 - 01.0 miles rest day walk
02/19 - 25.0 miles turbo trainer
02/20 - 25.0 miles turbo trainer
02/21 - 25.0 miles turbo trainer
Total: 453.0 miles
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133.28 to date.
I need to get back to the gym on the bike, hopefully this weekend, so I can meet my goal.1 -
sufferlandrian wrote: »sufferlandrian wrote: »Adding another 16 miles for 156 out of 250.
Adding another 7 miles for 163 out of 250.
Adding 8 miles for 171 out of 250.0 -
sufferlandrian wrote: »sufferlandrian wrote: »sufferlandrian wrote: »Adding another 16 miles for 156 out of 250.
Adding another 7 miles for 163 out of 250.
Adding 8 miles for 171 out of 250.
Wow, back to back posts.
Adding 25 miles for 196 out of 250. 6 days and 54 miles to go. I think I can do this if I can just stay healthy.1 -
ok...late to the thread this month, but I am here. I am going to put in a goal of 80 for this month.
2/9 - 6 miles
2/10 - 6 miles
2/11 - 7 miles
2/16 - 9 miles
2/17 - 10 miles
2/18 - 9 miles
2/20 - 10 miles
57/80
Been having knee issues for about a year now. Haven't "run" for any amount since last February...lots of walking, but no running. The pain finally got bad enough for me to see my dr about it in January. He told me to see an ortho as he saw fluid on my knee in the x ray. Got to an ortho and he tells me no fluid, but the pain is arthritis. UGH! He gave me a cortisone shot which helped a little until I twisted my knee and pain shot up to an 11! I went back to him and explained that I have a vacation to Paris and Rome coming up for two weeks. I need to be able to walk. He is going to give me a brace and another shot before my trip. Hoping this shot does the trick and I have years before the pain comes back. Otherwise (and I am trying not to dwell on this just yet), I hate to think of my future not being able to do any more races without a big walking contingent or even just to walk on the treadmill! Right now I have been sticking to the stationary bike at the gym and trying not to anger my knee before the trip. I really hate to think that this might be an issue effecting my happiness and peace of mind (that I get from exercise) for the rest of my life.
Thanks for listening...1 -
2/21
2.50 miles
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2/22
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WOOHOO...that's GOAL for @K80FLEC!!
And while that does look a little like me snowblowing in swimtrunks, it is not me. 
I wouldn't rule me out for doing something crazy like that for a laugh, though! LOL
@LISAH8969 - Sounds like we might be at similar stages of our OA in our knees having just been diagnosed. I'm determined not to let it slow me down too much. Yeah, running might be out until I can get a new knee surgically, but I can still do bike, elliptical and walking pretty well. I hope the bracing and injection helps you to enjoy your travels! :flowerforyou:
Rest day for me today and trying not to eat all the food. lol
Have a great weekend all!
Dave
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@Lisah8969: I am sorry that you also have been dealing with knee issues. It is hard to come to grips with this. I have taught PE for 43 years, big advocate of cardio and now?, well it is day by day with God’s grace. I sure miss running and walking too. As Dave said, I am going to keep going as best I can and find that which will keep me active.I will keep you in prayer that your knee behaves so you can enjoy your trip. Please feel free to vent. I know I have done my share. We are here to listen.
@Dave: I was going to jokingly ask if you were the snowblower but I knew better.
Feb 22: Adding 5 miles of walking two and cycling 3. My tear keeps hanging up and forcing me to stop riding, so I guess it is let it rest till the knee quiets down.
TTD: 298 miles
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1.8 miles
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Adding 19 miles to bring me up to date.
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02/21 - 25.0 miles turbo trainer
Total: 453.0 miles
02/22 - 02/21 - 25.0 miles turbo trainer
Total: 478.0 miles
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@Lisah8969 - Wow, that sounds like panic time. A vacation with a lot of walking only two weeks away? Hope the shot helps. You can always switch to cycling from running. I had to switch about 12 years ago. About 15 years ago I injured my back. I tried for three years going to different doctors and chiropractors and therapists. I even had one chiropractor tell me I would never exercise again. I took up biking and I’m hooked. I will confess. I bought a cheap bike at first and that made it REALLY hard. When I broke down and paid for a decent bike (not great but definitely better than a walmart bike), it made all the difference in the world. I have six bikes now (including the indoor trainer) and I have to thank my wife for being so patient. 1
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@Dave - I really look forward to your memes everyday. Thanks. 1
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Sorry to hear about all the knee issues out there. It must be incredibly frustrating. So far my knees are fine but my dog just had knee surgery, so I've spent the week keeping her quiet and haven't put in many miles. Here's to better days for all - human and canine.1 -
22nd: 2.5 miles, Pilates, Body Pump, - MTD 113.87
23rd: 5 miles, 1.58m running, 3.42m purposeful walking - MTD 118.87
@Lisah8969 - I hope you get some relief before you jet off on your vacation .... walking is an essential skill, certainly in Paris (can’t comment on Rome as I’ve never been)
@Dave - I knew I saw something of you in that snowblower image
@Janet - I bet that was a job and a half, keeping your fur baby quiet!
Knees seem to be a common theme here. .... do we need to add the phrase “despite our knees” to our group name)) 1 -
2/23
30.09 miles
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02/22 - 25.0 miles turbo trainer
02/23 - 25.0 miles turbo trainer
Total: 503.0 miles
One of my favorites
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Feb. 23: Adding 15 miles today. A good day! 3 miles walking and 12 on the x bike. I found sleeping with an ice back helps, even though my ortho doctor was not thrilled to hear that.
TTD: 313 miles
@Janet: Knees do seem to be the common theme. I hope your pup does well from surgery. My girl can stand but can no longer walk. You are a good fur mom!
@Lisa: Take it easy until your trip to give your knee a chance to settle down. Did your doctor talk about the viscous injections three weeks in a row? It helps for some and other not. Mine was doing good but I think I just over did it.
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19th Feb walked 6.62 miles
20th Feb walked 5.87 miles
21st Feb walked 7.4 miles
22nd Feb walked 6.07 miles
23rd Feb walked 7.06 miles
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I know how much this group loves dogs so I'll report that my dog is doing well. She's walking and putting weight on the leg but doctor's orders are no running, playing, jumping or climbing on furniture. I have all the chair and sofa cushions turned on end to keep her off and she is not happy that she can't get into her favorite chair. Poor baby! Instead I've put my husband's down coat on the floor for her to sleep on, because she loves her daddy.
I rode my bike to church this morning and that makes goal for me. Have a great week!2 -
23rd: 5 miles, 1.58m running, 3.42m purposeful walking - MTD 118.87
24th: 11.25 miles, 6.82 m running - MTD 130.12
My R (arthritic) knee is aching after running today
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2/24
30.94 miles
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3.8 miles. The rain finally let up and it's kind of bright outside - I think it's called sunlight, I haven't seen it in so long.
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With all the talk of knee pain I will add that my husband was told that his are shot & when he's done enduring the pain he is to make a surgery appointment.
I had my my old fur baby put to sleep last Thursday. He was struggling pretty bad. We think he was having mini strokes. Wouldn't eat (we had to force food down him), he lost all movement in the rear hips & legs so we carried him up & down the steps & would hold him up so he could do his business. I hate to see an animal suffer so we took him to the vet. He went REALLY fast & peaceful. He had such a gentle & kind soul that I'm going to miss him for a long time. Our Schnauzer misses him too & now wants to sleep with us.
The cold has been relentless & it looks like more below zero temps with around 6 inches of snow this week. Soooo OVER winter!
Rode ex bike 13 miles to get past goal. With work & 6 classes a week I don't have much energy any more!
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I know how much this group loves dogs so I'll report that my dog is doing well. She's walking and putting weight on the leg but doctor's orders are no running, playing, jumping or climbing on furniture. I have all the chair and sofa cushions turned on end to keep her off and she is not happy that she can't get into her favorite chair. Poor baby! Instead I've put my husband's down coat on the floor for her to sleep on, because she loves her daddy.
I rode my bike to church this morning and that makes goal for me. Have a great week!
What knee surgery did she have? TPLO (the cut the tibia and change the angle), Tight Rope (Cable put in to keep the femur from sliding forward), Lateral imbrication (They use the joint capsule and create and artificial ligament)?0 -
@vhuber - I’m so sorry for your loss. It’s so hard to let them go. They want to make us happy and will do whatever they can, even when it’s painful for them. That kind of love and loyalty is extremely hard to let go. I know it was difficult, but you did the right thing. The problem will be telling your heart that. You will have a void that will never be filled. I’ve mourned the loss of my dogs more than the loss of some of my family. There never were truer companions. We don’t deserve them, but god gave them to us anyway. Such a blessing and such a loss. You have my sympathy.2
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