Yesterday did my first bike climb in a while. Mild winter weather, low 60ºs. Knee is better but not normal. It's a fine line to know how much strengthening to do vs how much rest. After 3 workout days in a row, it was still a bit stiff, indicating some swelling.
Not a stellar time but a good workout.
Roark's cove bike climb
23:49
Avg speed - 5.9 mph
Avg HR - 160
Max HR - 182
Not a super hard effort, HR stayed 153-169 for almost 14 min, 170s for 5:30.
Been trying some body weight yoga type exercises that combine strengthening with flexibility. Some progress. Slow improvement.
Warm and rain the next 2 days then cold and sunny early next week. Hoping to try some strides on turf on Tues. We'll see.
Weight and diet remain good. Hanging about 141.5 lbs. Have given up caffeine, both coffee and tea, no supplements. and I start the day with a liter of water with a shot of unsweetened cranberry juice. Feel better.
Really happy to be here in Sewanee with Roya. This vacation is being tempered with dealing with health issues. Health of my parents, Roya's G.I. issues continue (despite a neg C-diff b toxicity PCR test), and my own worries over tests past and upcoming. Monday is a big test for me. I feel fine but still have a minor cough. Roya has booked a body scan but it's 3 weeks away and she's had persistent abdominal pain in one area. Her GI just prescribed a battery of tests but she needs a scan asap imo, especially due to her family history. All this coupled with the exceedingly dark political climate in the US right now has made it a bit dark for vacation time. At least the stock market is still cranking.
Anyway, enjoying really focusing on guitar. I've made a comfy practice space in my tool shed where I can rip flamenco scales to my heart's content while Roya sleeps undisturbed in the house.
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You look tall in this photo. A first
ReplyDeleteYes you look like a tall monk! Immerse yourself in your music and forget about your worries.
ReplyDeleteAlso doubt than a whole body scan will elucidate whatever is going on with Roya. There are specific settings for each scan type depending on what you are looking for as well as contrast agents. Scanners themselves have different capabilities such as strength of magnetic fields. To make commercially (to the general public without a prescription) cost effective there are a lot of technical compromises to optimize scan speed and reduce costs. If she is seeing a gastroentologist she will be in good hands.
ReplyDeletegood point.
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