After rehabilitation on both knees and one foot, I have learned that the rules of workouts and competitions have come due for a reckoning. The good news is that swimming and cycling are unaffected, as neither is hard on the joints. Kickboxing and running, however, need a little adaptation. It’s time for orthopedic shoe inserts.Continue reading “Rules Change; Story Moves Forward”
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Racing A New Normal
I know I am feeling good and positive when I look at the racing schedule and start adding races to my calendar. But it’s a new normal, courtesy of Stage 1 arthritis (both knees) and a repaired meniscus (right knee, 24 physical therapy sessions). The over-the-counter arthritis meds are helping considerably, and so is anContinue reading “Racing A New Normal”
It’s Been A Bit; Things Happened
We will just get right into it, because, why not? I got hurt. Not major hurt, but enough to go to rehab. A small meniscus tear. Fortunately, not bad enough for surgery. I am nine weeks into twelve weeks of physical therapy. Can I say PT is the hardest work I’ve ever done? It’s hardContinue reading “It’s Been A Bit; Things Happened”
Old Is Serious...Aging Is Hilarious 