Today was a day where the good out weighed the bad. I went to the Y for my swim this morning, even though I wasn't feeling all that great. My allergies have finally caught up with me I guess. I tried to push through it and get through a full swim workout, but I was only able to make it 600 yards. I couldn't shake the headache and for some reason I was feeling a little nauseated while I was swimming. I decided to pack it in early and chalk it up to a bad day.
Because to the mini Relay for Life at our school today I wasn't able to walk during planning. I was able to get my heart rate up by volunteering for the dunk tank though. Yes, it was extremely cold.
I had a PT session this afternoon as well. They are getting more intense and longer in duration as I continue to gain strength. I am doing more moves that are specific to running and to soccer to help me get ready for Lake Placid and my return to the field. Dr. Karyn has told me that I don't have to do my at home exercises on the nights I have a PT session, which is nice because it's usually pretty late when I do make it home and I will have to start working in an evening ride or walk. It seems like almost overnight the pain behind my knee has gone away. It's a little sore after the PT work, but it is feeling much better than it has in the past few weeks. We also took another measurement of the flexion and I'm up to 135 degrees. That was the preliminary goal when we started. Now as the rest of the swelling goes away we will try to get closer to 140 degrees.
It was late when I got home today so I did not do any other workouts. I plan to walk tomorrow morning with Hank, and hopefully get in an evening ride. I may have to break out the trainer (ugh) again. If that doesn't happen I will be sure to work in an upper body and core workout, even if I have to shorten and modify them for time.
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