I turned 40 yesterday..... enough said ;o)
Training this week.... ha ha ...
Hangover this week * 1 and another I expect on Sunday .... and then there shall be no excuses.... I shall be getting down and dirty and putting in the hours and miles for the Challenges which lie ahead.....
In the meantime... I need sleep... maybe up earlier enough to fit a run in before work!
... yes I said work...
Got me a job and started Monday gone.... so far so good :O)
right - nuf said - Record short post, but sleep beckons....
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Thursday, February 11, 2010
and so a quick update...
'K.... so
I saw the Osteo on Tuesday..... verdict (given it was a check up as nothing was 'wrong')...
Karen: All is ok, thought I'd get checked over before I get too carried away with this ironmand stuff. My friend reckons there may be an inbalance somewhere because the niggles I get are opposing
Osteo: OK - so give me your history
Karen thinks... he doesn't want to know about my love life or job, I guess he must be asking about my injuries... ;o)
Karen: Well my left calf gets tight, but I had a small tear in that a couple of years ago. My right hip flexor gets tight too... oh and then there's my neck, I tried to break that in September (I dismounted my mountain bike head first which I wouldn't recommend)
Osteo: Let's have a look then
Karen stands
Osteo: Oh. Gasp. Oh.... Well your left leg is shorter then your right
Karen thinks ... Whaaaaat?
Osteo: Well that's what your body thinks
Karen thinks... Whaaaat?
Osteo: No your spine is a bit twisted (note people SPINE not me).... so your leg appears shorter and your body compensates
Karen thinks: Stoopid twisty spine
So we get about it..... he untightens my left calf (very much OUCHY!).... does a gentle manip on lower back (NICEY)... and then looks at my neck... (UH OHEY)
Looks like the twisty back thing is probably from 15years of field hockey, no surprise there and I actually knew that I tended to do this (my physio two years ago was convinced my left leg was shorter before he realised the same thing and straightened me out a little). So Andy (the Osteo), didn't want to do too much as I'm used to being the way I am .... having said that my left leg weirdly did feel longer at the end of the session... which I can't explain!
He also said, rather disturbingly, that I may have a bulge on my disc at C7 from my accident in Sept... asked if they had MRI'd me (they didn't).... although should be manageable!!
So no "homework" set but good to stay on top of these things..... I'll probably go back in a couple of weeks time to have some more work done on back and neck!
Also saw sports massage guy (Jeremy) again on Weds.... that just hurt... but in a good way if you know what I mean!
And finally got to talk with my coach last night (we've both been away)..... We're both kinda excited about what awaits ahead. Got to send him a summary of my training last 6 weeks and longest sessions in each discipline. He'll then start with the programme.... did point out that not only do I start back at work next week but also have a significant birthday event... so perhaps make it an easy week ;o)
So far ... so good....
I saw the Osteo on Tuesday..... verdict (given it was a check up as nothing was 'wrong')...
Karen: All is ok, thought I'd get checked over before I get too carried away with this ironmand stuff. My friend reckons there may be an inbalance somewhere because the niggles I get are opposing
Osteo: OK - so give me your history
Karen thinks... he doesn't want to know about my love life or job, I guess he must be asking about my injuries... ;o)
Karen: Well my left calf gets tight, but I had a small tear in that a couple of years ago. My right hip flexor gets tight too... oh and then there's my neck, I tried to break that in September (I dismounted my mountain bike head first which I wouldn't recommend)
Osteo: Let's have a look then
Karen stands
Osteo: Oh. Gasp. Oh.... Well your left leg is shorter then your right
Karen thinks ... Whaaaaat?
Osteo: Well that's what your body thinks
Karen thinks... Whaaaat?
Osteo: No your spine is a bit twisted (note people SPINE not me).... so your leg appears shorter and your body compensates
Karen thinks: Stoopid twisty spine
So we get about it..... he untightens my left calf (very much OUCHY!).... does a gentle manip on lower back (NICEY)... and then looks at my neck... (UH OHEY)
Looks like the twisty back thing is probably from 15years of field hockey, no surprise there and I actually knew that I tended to do this (my physio two years ago was convinced my left leg was shorter before he realised the same thing and straightened me out a little). So Andy (the Osteo), didn't want to do too much as I'm used to being the way I am .... having said that my left leg weirdly did feel longer at the end of the session... which I can't explain!
He also said, rather disturbingly, that I may have a bulge on my disc at C7 from my accident in Sept... asked if they had MRI'd me (they didn't).... although should be manageable!!
So no "homework" set but good to stay on top of these things..... I'll probably go back in a couple of weeks time to have some more work done on back and neck!
Also saw sports massage guy (Jeremy) again on Weds.... that just hurt... but in a good way if you know what I mean!
And finally got to talk with my coach last night (we've both been away)..... We're both kinda excited about what awaits ahead. Got to send him a summary of my training last 6 weeks and longest sessions in each discipline. He'll then start with the programme.... did point out that not only do I start back at work next week but also have a significant birthday event... so perhaps make it an easy week ;o)
So far ... so good....
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Getting ready!
Golly - didn't realise my last blog was the 13th (unlucky for some)..... so much has happened in the last couple of weeks!
First off looks like I've got me a job (whoop!).... not that I was desperate, but it's nice to be working again with the security that if it doesn't work out I'll have other options (like another holiday).... so I'm busy getting myself ready for that as I start next week! I'm looking forward to getting myself into a good regular work/ training routine.
Second - given I had a job offer I thought it best I take myself away for a final "holiday", well more like a triathlon training camp! So week before last I packed my bag and bike and headed back to the sunny and windy island of Lanzarote with one of my tri buddies (who had suggested the last minute booking).... it was an excellent week, both weather and training... a really good way of kick starting my Ironman dream. Got home last Thursday and since it's dived down to minus temperatures again with the odd snow flurry - WHAT IS THIS WINTER ALL ABOUT!? ;o)
On the FE front I am getting ready my virtual support team; family, friends and fellow bloggers! Here's my current check-list;
COACH - sourced, should be catching up this week and fingers crossed program to start next week.
SPORTS MASSAGE - last season I really found a regular sports massage helped with recovery and injury prevention. Because of the distances involved this year I decided to not go back to my lady from last year, just not convinced of her experience for endurance sports and ability to find the problems before they become one..... so I did some research and have found this guy relatively local (well the clinic is on the way to/ from the new job). He's done ironman, some ultra's etc... met him once already and he got a big tick of approval. So he shall be part of my routine, with a visit either every or every other week.
BACK - Now I've not got a problem with my back but if there's a weakness which will hinder my legs then it will stem from my back..... so today I'm seeing an Osteopath (for the first time!), so he can give me the once over. Andy (the Osteo) I have met vaguely before and he is also been active in the triathlon/ endurance sport scene. My plan is to see him today and depending, every month throughout the next 6 months
NUTRITION - I seem to have stumbled on a friend who is doing some nutrition qualifications and is keen to work with me for the race.... both strategy on race day but also the build up. She's also happy to see if we can sort out my sodium thing (I'm what they call a heavy salt sweater) which is all good stuff.
TRAINING - I still want to do some work on finding some training partners for the odd workout, but this will come once I kind of get in to my routine. There's quite a few options with club event, sportives, tri friends. I'm also pretty confident I can run or cycle to work but do need to check out facilities there for clothes and bike storage etc.
SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT - I'll leave all that to you guys ;o)
Well I'll leave it there for now - I don't want to get too carried away ;o).... Have a good training day out there!
First off looks like I've got me a job (whoop!).... not that I was desperate, but it's nice to be working again with the security that if it doesn't work out I'll have other options (like another holiday).... so I'm busy getting myself ready for that as I start next week! I'm looking forward to getting myself into a good regular work/ training routine.
Second - given I had a job offer I thought it best I take myself away for a final "holiday", well more like a triathlon training camp! So week before last I packed my bag and bike and headed back to the sunny and windy island of Lanzarote with one of my tri buddies (who had suggested the last minute booking).... it was an excellent week, both weather and training... a really good way of kick starting my Ironman dream. Got home last Thursday and since it's dived down to minus temperatures again with the odd snow flurry - WHAT IS THIS WINTER ALL ABOUT!? ;o)
On the FE front I am getting ready my virtual support team; family, friends and fellow bloggers! Here's my current check-list;
COACH - sourced, should be catching up this week and fingers crossed program to start next week.
SPORTS MASSAGE - last season I really found a regular sports massage helped with recovery and injury prevention. Because of the distances involved this year I decided to not go back to my lady from last year, just not convinced of her experience for endurance sports and ability to find the problems before they become one..... so I did some research and have found this guy relatively local (well the clinic is on the way to/ from the new job). He's done ironman, some ultra's etc... met him once already and he got a big tick of approval. So he shall be part of my routine, with a visit either every or every other week.
BACK - Now I've not got a problem with my back but if there's a weakness which will hinder my legs then it will stem from my back..... so today I'm seeing an Osteopath (for the first time!), so he can give me the once over. Andy (the Osteo) I have met vaguely before and he is also been active in the triathlon/ endurance sport scene. My plan is to see him today and depending, every month throughout the next 6 months
NUTRITION - I seem to have stumbled on a friend who is doing some nutrition qualifications and is keen to work with me for the race.... both strategy on race day but also the build up. She's also happy to see if we can sort out my sodium thing (I'm what they call a heavy salt sweater) which is all good stuff.
TRAINING - I still want to do some work on finding some training partners for the odd workout, but this will come once I kind of get in to my routine. There's quite a few options with club event, sportives, tri friends. I'm also pretty confident I can run or cycle to work but do need to check out facilities there for clothes and bike storage etc.
SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT - I'll leave all that to you guys ;o)
Well I'll leave it there for now - I don't want to get too carried away ;o).... Have a good training day out there!
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