40-something documents his journey through the belts while recovering from ACL reconstruction on both knees.
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Comfort Zone
Published on 2010-07-30 13:36:00
Two Sundays ago I accomplished something I've never done before. I ran 5 miles continuously for the first time, either in competition or in training.I arrived at registration just 5 minutes or so before the race started, enough time to get registered and pay the fee. Since my goal was to finish the distance without walking, I queued up at the back of the pack and set off at a comfortable pace. My rule of thumb was not to run so hard that I couldn't talk, which I figured to be maybe a 12 minute-p
Running from the Storm
Published on 2010-07-14 15:13:00
I'm officially done with Tornado kicks for a long time. 2 weeks ago I sprained my left ankle from a bad landing after--wait for it--a Tornado Kick.I took it as a warning shot across my bow, it could well have taken my left knee out as easily as it sprained my ankle. I'm just not ready for them yet.Saw my PT today, and I need a lot of plyometric work to really satisfy him. Back to hopping exercises! Did fine on straight single and multiple hops (one-footed), but adding any amount of zig-zag an
Graduation, Part III
Published on 2010-06-30 08:29:00
Yesterday was the day I never expected, never wanted, and hope to never experience ever again.Graduation.It's been an exceptionally long 6 months of rehab, for the 3rd time.As I'm old hat at the whole physical-rehab-for-ACL-reconstruction thing, I had no questions for Dr. K, so we spent time chatting about our iPhones and favorite apps.I have two iPhone / iPod Touch apps that have proven invaluable in my PT and ongoing goal-setting endeavors.Round Timer - This app is the classic training ring ti
