What workout did you do today? - Page 253

Jett · 03-17-2012, 04:20 PM

Went to swim practice this morning, Pretty solid hour, 300 yards of it pulling with the drag chute.

Steve, I attached a photo of my one-off water crossing. Have a hard time imagining myself doing this with another foot of water like you are describing!

steve garro · 03-17-2012, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Jett

Steve, I attached a photo of my one-off water crossing. Have a hard time imagining myself doing this with another foot of water like you are describing!

yep - terrible thing to do to any bike.
you should overhaul your rear hub at least!

truly · 03-17-2012, 09:35 PM

Walked 1.3 miles on the forest bike trail. Was a lot harder today since there wasn't a good place to rest and 80 degrees. Had visions of the Bataan Death March at one point until I called myself up short. Those people were pows, starving, in the heat of the Philippines. I guess my hike was no where near that but sure was tiring. Will try something different tomorrow.

flying · 03-17-2012, 09:55 PM

Jett and Steve That looks like way to much water to me. What can I say, but you guys are animals. But it does look like fun.

Truly Way to go with all that walking. Do you start to panic, if theres no place to rest. And how can it be 80 degrees in Wisconsin this time of year. Folks out in there shorts and tank tops alrighty.

Went all the way over to the pool to try out my new rangus rs floats. But there was a swim meet going on, that superseded the lap swim. The nerve. So came home and road my indoor bike for 1.2 hours.

Katja · 03-19-2012, 12:00 AM

I got back in the racing chair today. Man, I've got to lose 5 pounds! I was squished in there like nobody's business.

truly · 03-20-2012, 09:02 PM

Been walking as much as possible outside, making the most of this incredible weather. Today, I walked three stints for 1.17 miles, total. I was working so could only get out early morning and then again after work. I even came home through the forest which is kind of a dicey trail, lots of roots, rocks and very hilly. Took some time and I was pooped. But now that I know I can do it, how long do you think it'll be before I try it again? Ha! Tomorrow if I can! Next time I'm out, I'll take a snap of our hilly back yard so you know what I'm talking about.

arndog · 03-20-2012, 10:02 PM

3 hr nordic sit skiing. Followed by crutch walk Jasper, the english pointer. Wax skis for tomorrow. Get welder to repair failed welds on sitski. Life = good.

Revis · 03-20-2012, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by truly

1.26 miles walking on the bike trail...Does anyone have troubles with restless legs on days when you don't work out? This has just started happening to me and now I really can't take a day off. I need to do at least a half-hour on the treadmill just to stave off that restless feeling.

Truly, I can't quite figure out the restless leg thing. In the period between 3 to 7 months post injury I had a lot more trouble with twitchy legs in the evening, especially as I tried to go to sleep at night. Seemed to always be worse after doing a lot of walking. Then the twitches started tapering off and although I still get them from time to time they are not nearly as bad. It seems like anytime I work out, whether walking or working muscles at the gym, the burning in my feet gets worse and my legs can get restless. So, I think for the most part I'm the opposite of you on this one. However, if I sit too long in the recliner my legs will start to twitch. Then I need to get up and walk around. That helps to settle them down.

I'm impressed how you are continuing to push out with more miles, especially over uneven ground. That adds a lot to the workout. But, stay upright! You're making good progress!

Good to read about all of the activities the rest of you guys are doing. Keep it up.

Our weather is the opposite of most everyone east of the Rockies. Below average temps and lots of precip. I think we've had 9 days of rain out of the last 10. There have been some sun breaks. However, this morning started out with an inch of snow on the ground. More snow coming tomorrow. Wish I was still able to ski the pow; maybe someday. There's loads of snow in the mountains.

Walked 2 miles yesterday with some short jogs in the mix (.15 mile each X 4). Today went to the gym to work upper body and legs on the machines. Did planks at home afterwards. Feet are burning, but not twitching.

truly · 03-21-2012, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Revis

Truly, I can't quite figure out the restless leg thing. In the period between 3 to 7 months post injury I had a lot more trouble with twitchy legs in the evening, especially as I tried to go to sleep at night. Seemed to always be worse after doing a lot of walking. Then the twitches started tapering off and although I still get them from time to time they are not nearly as bad. It seems like anytime I work out, whether walking or working muscles at the gym, the burning in my feet gets worse and my legs can get restless. So, I think for the most part I'm the opposite of you on this one. However, if I sit too long in the recliner my legs will start to twitch. Then I need to get up and walk around. That helps to settle them down.

Revis, I'm always amazed at the vast array of reactions that people experience with this SCI condition. I used to get frustrated with my rehab doctor because he didn't seem to know what was what. But now, I realize that it's pretty much a crap shoot. I read on this site about folks with burning like you describe, pins and needles, shooting pains and some folks that have none of that. I have pins and needles, but it's not really anything I'd call pain. Sometimes I'm grateful for my numb feet because it seems like having more sensation is a bugger of a totally different type. I guess the only thing that's consistent is that we're all beleaguered in some respect. I'm also amazed that you can jog. That's very cool. I'm sure it's difficult and probably more exhausting than I can imagine but kudos to you for pulling it off!

Arndog, yes life = good. I'm glad you had a good day skiing and appreciate the reminder that life is good and well worth the effort it now takes to live it well.

Flying, you must get a kayak. I think you'd really enjoy it and it sounds like you have water close by. Between your hand cycle and kayaking, you wouldn't have time to even remember that you have SCI.

live2ride · 03-22-2012, 06:08 AM

I haven't been on here much lately but I raced the World Paracycling Track Champs in LA in February and came away with 2 silver, a bronze and a nice 10cm long splinter through the thigh! I was actually really disappointed with my times (medals and podiums depend on what others do - times are more my measure of how I'm going) and left wondering if its the start of the end as I'm not getting any younger. Fortunately a short rest and a bit of R&R and I'm feeling more positive again and back in training 3-4 hrs a day+ for the paralympics.

03-17-2012, 04:20 PM	#2521
Jett Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 170	Went to swim practice this morning, Pretty solid hour, 300 yards of it pulling with the drag chute. Steve, I attached a photo of my one-off water crossing. Have a hard time imagining myself doing this with another foot of water like you are describing! Attached Images

03-17-2012, 09:55 PM	#2524
flying Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Southern Oregon coast Posts: 927	Jett and Steve That looks like way to much water to me. What can I say, but you guys are animals. But it does look like fun. Truly Way to go with all that walking. Do you start to panic, if theres no place to rest. And how can it be 80 degrees in Wisconsin this time of year. Folks out in there shorts and tank tops alrighty. Went all the way over to the pool to try out my new rangus rs floats. But there was a swim meet going on, that superseded the lap swim. The nerve. So came home and road my indoor bike for 1.2 hours. __________________ T12L1 Incomplete Still here This is the place to be 58 years old

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03-17-2012, 09:35 PM	#2523
truly Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 502	Walked 1.3 miles on the forest bike trail. Was a lot harder today since there wasn't a good place to rest and 80 degrees. Had visions of the Bataan Death March at one point until I called myself up short. Those people were pows, starving, in the heat of the Philippines. I guess my hike was no where near that but sure was tiring. Will try something different tomorrow.

03-19-2012, 12:00 AM	#2525
Katja Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Longmont, CO, US Posts: 1,442	I got back in the racing chair today. Man, I've got to lose 5 pounds! I was squished in there like nobody's business.

03-20-2012, 09:02 PM	#2526
truly Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 502	Been walking as much as possible outside, making the most of this incredible weather. Today, I walked three stints for 1.17 miles, total. I was working so could only get out early morning and then again after work. I even came home through the forest which is kind of a dicey trail, lots of roots, rocks and very hilly. Took some time and I was pooped. But now that I know I can do it, how long do you think it'll be before I try it again? Ha! Tomorrow if I can! Next time I'm out, I'll take a snap of our hilly back yard so you know what I'm talking about.

03-20-2012, 10:02 PM	#2527
arndog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NV Posts: 2,865	3 hr nordic sit skiing. Followed by crutch walk Jasper, the english pointer. Wax skis for tomorrow. Get welder to repair failed welds on sitski. Life = good.

03-22-2012, 06:08 AM	#2530
live2ride Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 278	I haven't been on here much lately but I raced the World Paracycling Track Champs in LA in February and came away with 2 silver, a bronze and a nice 10cm long splinter through the thigh! I was actually really disappointed with my times (medals and podiums depend on what others do - times are more my measure of how I'm going) and left wondering if its the start of the end as I'm not getting any younger. Fortunately a short rest and a bit of R&R and I'm feeling more positive again and back in training 3-4 hrs a day+ for the paralympics.