Yes I know, 2 posts in one day, I'm either very ambitious, full of exciting news, or just really bored at work....take a guess :)
I went to physical therapy last night. It was awesome! Awesome for two reasons.
1. They think they might know what's wrong with me. (Either some cartilage that is irritating the area or I tore something up there that is like a meniscus. Neither are great things but at least it's not a mystery anymore)
2. I got to work out a little. (Just stretches, some strengthening exercises, and the bike but hey that it way better than the nothing that I've been doing for about a month.)
3. Ok so there is another reason....they said that I can rock climb again! Yay! My life is once again complete :)
I feel like it was a productive visit and I'm looking forward to next week. The sad thing about all of this is that I've decided to give up running forever. Sad I know but they think that the impact from running is what messed me up in the first place so I guess I'll keep myself safe and give it up. It's ok I guess. I'll just start getting into swimming and biking. I'm sure once I start they will be equally rewarding. And hey, I've always got rock climbing!
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I had a good friend at the academy who could run rings around me, and made it look easy (she wound up with a top fitness award at graduation). She always said that running is like banging your head against a wall: it feels good to stop.
Yeah it is kind of nice to have an excuse not to run :) Once you get into it sometimes it's enjoyable but it's more enjoyable to not do it at all and not feel guilty about it :)
I was so excited to climb today! I think I practiced tying my knots on the transcriber cord for at least 30 minutes today at work. But, Sarah, I got worked. I have zero upper body strength. We should plan a climbing party for ALL the secretaries. You get to belay you know who...hahah. And if you don't know who, I'll tell you tomorrow.
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