Training Log Archive: 'Bent

Workout 1, plus kneehab, plus foot-hab, plus a good hour of lumberjacking, (partially logged- ha!)

C • lumberjacking 1

Appt with Dr. Bell, accompanied by Leanimal. Talk about service!
Apparently some of my knee issues come from foot rigidity and lack of strength there- I'm not pushing off from the big toe but the outer part of my foot. Until I loosen things up and strengthen my feet I shouldn't use my FF barefoot shoes.
I should however use a neutral shoe (not my Salomons) with Barefoot Science insoles.

I'm definitely not ready to run yet :(. 3 more weeks at least :( :(

Also tight hamstrings and abductors, with lots of adhesions and stuff, which isn't news to me. Need to see Leanimal for that.

I got a whole slate more rehab exercises, including some on a 4x4 beam.
I may need to quit my job to allow time for rehab.

In other news- not the slightest bit sore from Hard Core or yoga yesterday.

C • Thank you, Dr. Leanimal! 2

Easy commute with Bulletdog. Hearing gunshots, so we're glad we're both wearing High-vis.
Lots of trees and branches down across the trail from yesterday's windstorm.

C • Gunshots? 2

I think I'm well enough for the dreaded Hard Core class. Not too terrible- maybe all the kneehab and home core work is helping.

First shot at this in a year.
I had to skip a fair bit of stuff on my right knee, but otherwise it was OK.

Workout 3 plus new phase 3 kneehab, and lumberjack stuff too.

I got up to 15 chinups without extra weight. Also a couple of sets of 1-handed pushups.

Bash's away so no biking to work today, as I am Chauffeur du Chiens.
Too gusty anyway.

Knee's still a bit touchy from Monday. Bah.

Light Geek Warning:

Finally got some parts I ordered while I was on the couch, and built up a new DIY uber-light.

3 XRE LEDs =800 lumens with a nice tight beam, weighs less than an Apex. 3 brightness levels.
Here it is on the helmet with tiny battery and a tail light. Also fits all my big batteries.



Here it is in headlamp configuration:


Probably as efficient as the Night Lightning MiniBlaast, but not as rugged.

Knee a bit sore today- time to drive to work.

Love this!
http://www.recumbentblog.com/wp-content/uploads/20...

Brotherhood of the Trek intervals to work. I tried 2 on, 2-3 off this time.
Feeling OK from yesterday.

C • Nice! 6

2-run, 3-hike home. My knee isn't as good as the morning- no running tomorrow.

Workout 2 + kneehab.

More slinging, hauling and splitting.

Hike/ run. 1 min run, 2 min hike, repeat.
The running intervals felt way too short, but I felt quick and light, and worked on ideal form. Let's see how the knee feels tomorrow.
At least I can kick my heels up now, which I haven't been able to do for a year.