Djproulx Member

Thanks! and yes it does.

Thanks, @Mike - I had been in a funk lately, so the doctor's words were very timely. And today's ride reminded me how much I enjoy doing the work needed to keep up with my tri club friends.

I had my Day 10 post op visit to the surgeon this morning. Needed all of 5 minutes. He said I'm clear to resume all activities. Just to be sure, I asked specifically about swim/bike/run/deadlifts/squats. His answer: "Yes to all of it. Picking something up won't hurt you. Get back at it, just don't go super heavy the first…

I did a very modest run/walk session for 40 minutes today. Did a 3 min run/1 min walk for 40 minutes at a very slow pace to be sure I stayed pain free. I only went 3.5miles. While my run fitness is lousy now, at least I'm able to get back at it. I plan to do 3 easy runs this week to supplement the bike work. I'll get some…

Uh oh, @nossmf, this is the first sign that you are approaching the slippery slope leading to cardio bunny status! It's not too late though, since early diagnosis is the key to managing the disease. So as long as you don't start buying skin tight brightly colored Lycra workout clothes, or tracking your workouts on social…

I joined our tri club group ride on Zwift last night. We had a good sized group (about 10) which made it a lot more fun. The banter and race planning chats (via Discord) really helped take our minds off the hill suffering, lol. Ended up doing just over 20 miles during the hour session at a 158W average. Nothing…

Recovered from a sinus infection and managed to get in some easy work this week. Yesterday, I did a 30 minute run/walk effort done as 2 min run/1 min walk just to get some movement in. Gym session this morning was two different circuits of core movements, a few of which were modified to avoid aggravating the hernia issue.…

45 minutes with my trainer this morning. Worked quite a bit on swimming muscles with lat pull downs, core strength movements, dumbbell pullovers while lying on BOSU, etc. Tonight was our weekly tri club ride on Zwift. Half dozen of us rode for an hour and chatted via Discord, which helped take my mind of those d*mned…

Trying to keep some momentum going this week. Got in a short "drills focused" lap swim yesterday (1700 yds) and did some foam rolling. This morning, I joined a short, social paced group ride on Zwift. 40 minutes at a 130W ave which was just enough to raise HR a bit. I'm still amazed at the number of riders on Zwift at all…

Thanks to everyone for the nice comments. I met with the surgeon yesterday. Turns out I have both right and left side hernia issues, though the left side perforation is very small and doesn't cause any pain. The surgeon said no restrictions in activity before surgery, so I'll simply stay aware of any discomfort and adjust…

I've done some easy lap swimming, plus a trainer ride and some walking over the last few days. The CT scan on Thursday confirmed that I have a hernia that needs to be addressed. I have an appointment with the surgeon this afternoon, hoping we can get this scheduled and done quickly. I'm determined not to let this injury…

Thanks, @Ann, Thanks, @AnnPT77, I appreciate the note. I'm scheduled for a CT scan this week, since the ultrasound results were inconclusive. I was able to hit the lap pool last week without pain and did an easy hour on Zwift, so I'm not completely sidelined. With that said, I'd like to get this figured out before a trip…

Just checking back in after a few weeks of doing no real exercise. During the holiday week, I had decided to give myself a few more weeks off, so I could get out duck and goose hunting with my dog. I did that, but got injured in the process, since I had to drag a sled full of heavy gear back and forth over muddy ground,…

This morning's trainer session was based on 10 min blocks of 40 seconds of work, 20 second recovery, alternating between two movements AMRAP. We did four rounds, so eight movements total (resistance band curls, mountain climbers w/hands on a ball, dynamax crunches, TRX skull crushers, sandbag squats, hamstring curls on…

drmwc- What a great trip that must have been! Love the underwater video. After a few days off, I'll resume with an easy run today, then return to trainer sessions on Thursday morning. The slippery slope of laziness often hits me over the holidays, so I signed up for an indoor bike trainer session that starts in mid…

Thanks! It's much better.

I must have tweaked my tight left shoulder while doing stretches on the TRX Thursday. It was inflamed yesterday, even after a massage. The pain actually woke me overnight and I needed to take ibuprofen and then ice it at 3am in order to get back to sleep. When I woke up this morning, my wife had already texted an…

After a busy fall at the gym, I've been completely away from formal workouts for almost two weeks, mostly due to a hunting trip with my son. I'm still a bit tired from the long days afield, spotty sleep and weather delay on the return flight, so this morning's trainer session was welcome surprise: 45 minutes of guided foam…

I've been slacking off quite a bit after the gym challenge ended in late November. I've done a few casual runs, but mostly just hiking while pheasant hunting. I'll leave for Nebraska on Tuesday to visit my son who is a hunting outfitter. We'll guide his clients on duck and goose hunts, so maybe a few easy afternoon runs is…

Gym session with trainer yesterday. I was lethargic due to poor/not enough sleep on Monday night. Better start this morning after a good night's sleep. Quick yoga routine. May hit the pool later.

Took roughly a week off after the gym challenge, so no formal exercise. I started back easy today with a slow 35 minute run/walk (4:1). It felt good to actually go outside and run, though my run fitness is almost zero, lol. Back to the gym tomorrow morning.

Finished the gym challenge on Saturday, so now back to the typical off season stuff. Lots of brush busting hikes following the dog as we search for pheasants. So far, the birds are winning. ;) I'll enjoy a deep tissue massage as a birthday gift today, then an outdoor bike ride tomorrow if temps go as expected. I've signed…

Getting down to the last 3 days of the 7 week gym challenge. Its been a grind, so I'm ready for it to end. Five days of strength work planned with my trainer this week to finish the challenge, but I switched up my cardio routine yesterday and substituted a couple hours of chasing pheasants for my normal boring treadmill…

@mtaratoot - Yikes! That's scary stuff! I'd be very skittish if that happened to me. I've had a couple friends who've had narrow misses, as well as knowing of two deaths among our local cycling community, so I don't take this lightly. This occurred at a Y shaped rural intersection, where I could see half a mile in all…

@Ann, I agree about the water safety focus in cold water rowing. I used to do quite a bit of Dec/January open water duck hunting, so a similar concern there. Yesterday, however, was a nice treat. My regular riding partner and I got out for perhaps our last outdoor ride of the season in great conditions. We hit a favorite…

@Mike, wishing you a speedy recovery. Hope your trip was great! Rode with some friends on a local bike path last night after dark. Big mistake. Temp was around 42 degrees. Froze my butt off, even with hat/gloves and shoe covers. Will be much better today. Sunny afternoon ride with temps in mid 60s will be more fun. Last…

easy 30 min walk today, to be followed by an easy paced social ride on the bike path tonight.

Record warmth the past few days has been a treat. Four of us rode for a couple hours in 70 degree temps. Covered 35 miles @ 16.3mph pace.

OP, As a frequent flyer in physical therapy, I'd second the advice above. I'll also offer a perspective gained from "learning it the hard way" on a number of occasions. If you are suffering from a calf injury that has triggered soreness in other posterior chain muscle groups, its a pretty safe bet that those or other…

Congrats on the decision to race a Half Marathon! And for a great cause, no less. You've been given some great tips above: Use common sense about your nutrition and follow a training plan based on your current level of fitness, etc. I'll add my two cents to both of those points: Building up to run for 2-3 hrs burns a lot…