Sunday, January 29, 2012
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Phew, rolling again!
So today was in the 50's, sunny and beautiful. I decided today was the day to try to ride again. I knew it wouldn't exactly be a cardio workout, so I decided to run first then ride. I went down to Vic Thomas swamp, I mean park where I parked the car with Ritchey locked on the bike rack. I ran through Vic, Wasena and Smith Park, turned around and ran back. I ended up having to walk a bit (URGH) then ended my run short of three miles. I had gotten back to Vic, so I decided to ride. I changed shoes and shirts, added a helmet then took off. I rode to the sewage treatment plant and back. It was an awesome 11.4 mile ride. The only issue were the bumps and Splinty did not get along. I also used Bar Mits for the first time in a long time to keep my hands warm. They were almost too warm. I enjoyed being back on the bike again, but I've got a long ways to go! It's ok though because I've been knocked down before; but I will get up every time.
Look out ya'll - when these pins come out of my finger, I'm going to train harder than I ever have. My doctor has me out of work until 2/22, and my MHA program ends two weeks later. FREEDOM!!!!
Thanks for being my followers!!!
Look out ya'll - when these pins come out of my finger, I'm going to train harder than I ever have. My doctor has me out of work until 2/22, and my MHA program ends two weeks later. FREEDOM!!!!
Thanks for being my followers!!!
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Slow progress
Well yesterday's doctor's appointment was a huge disappointment. As much as I dreaded the thought, I really did hope it would be time for the pins to come out of my mangled finger. Guess what? Yup it's not healed well enough to take them out, so we wait a bit longer. The anxiety of pin removal was significantly reduced in the fact the pins have slid farther into the bone and deeper under the skin, so it will require a trip to the OR for them to be removed. The doctor actually said that she wasn't sure she could get a good enough grip on them in the office to pull them out, and suggested the OR which was fine with me. I barely could stand the suture removal, so I was in high stress at the thought of having them yanked out.
The other bad thing is that my knuckle (PIP Joint for those who know what I'm talking about) is very stiff. Bend your fingers as much as you can to make a fist. That joint is supposed to move 110°. I can barely get past 90° and that's forcing it. I pretty much was told, either you do it or you'll never make a fist or have good grip again. Sooo, I have to sit here 7-10 times a day and force my finger to bend as much as I can. I did it a bunch last night and so today my finger is sore as can be. It's frustrating. I wish I had known that I could have forced it more in the past 6 weeks, but we live and learn.
I'm getting frustrated with the weather now. I wanted to run this weekend OUTSIDE, but today is a washout. I really, really want to go for a bike ride. The problem with that is #1 grip, #2 how do you keep Splinty warm? Anyway, yea I'll stop whining, but I had really hoped 2012 would be the year I had a good base of winter riding and would actually stand a chance of beating someone/anyone in a race. It's not looking promising for bike racing - maybe running, that is if I ever get the chance to run on the trails again. I think my first trail race is March 3rd, the first bike race is April 7th (6 Hours of Warrior Creek with Gina). Other than that bike race, I have none planned at this point. I did register to run the RNuts series of trail races, so I'll stick with that plan. As far as bike racing goes, it is going to be wait and see. The Bedford Mountainbike Series doesn't start until May, so that would be an option. Otherwise, I'll probably not race. It's not any fun to loose and to feel like you're going to die while riding; so we'll have to see. I really am torn about this.
Sorry to be gloomy in my blog...
The other bad thing is that my knuckle (PIP Joint for those who know what I'm talking about) is very stiff. Bend your fingers as much as you can to make a fist. That joint is supposed to move 110°. I can barely get past 90° and that's forcing it. I pretty much was told, either you do it or you'll never make a fist or have good grip again. Sooo, I have to sit here 7-10 times a day and force my finger to bend as much as I can. I did it a bunch last night and so today my finger is sore as can be. It's frustrating. I wish I had known that I could have forced it more in the past 6 weeks, but we live and learn.
I'm getting frustrated with the weather now. I wanted to run this weekend OUTSIDE, but today is a washout. I really, really want to go for a bike ride. The problem with that is #1 grip, #2 how do you keep Splinty warm? Anyway, yea I'll stop whining, but I had really hoped 2012 would be the year I had a good base of winter riding and would actually stand a chance of beating someone/anyone in a race. It's not looking promising for bike racing - maybe running, that is if I ever get the chance to run on the trails again. I think my first trail race is March 3rd, the first bike race is April 7th (6 Hours of Warrior Creek with Gina). Other than that bike race, I have none planned at this point. I did register to run the RNuts series of trail races, so I'll stick with that plan. As far as bike racing goes, it is going to be wait and see. The Bedford Mountainbike Series doesn't start until May, so that would be an option. Otherwise, I'll probably not race. It's not any fun to loose and to feel like you're going to die while riding; so we'll have to see. I really am torn about this.
Sorry to be gloomy in my blog...
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Brain block...
Good grief, I've been off work since December 6th. I have basically been nursing my finger back to health which has been slow and at time agonizing. I also started working on my final project for my MHA degree during the month of December. My final quarter didn't start until January 3rd, so I did get a jumpstart on things. While it's been nice to get stuff done for it, I hit the occasional brain block where I just can't get the words out and onto paper. I also need to be calling other facilities to survey how they handle their patient flow, but as a person who hates talking on the telephone; this is even a tough task. I have other things that I can write, but brain block!!!
The one thing that I really am proud to have gotten rolling is my power point presentations for the educational part of this project. A very good friend of mine got me started on a rather neat way to navigate through powerpoint presentations, so I'm proud of how this is looking and will likely put in a good amount of time on these especially once I go back to work. I am hoping to get the necessary phone calls done soon as I will not have enough time to do this when I go back to work. Crazy, if I could just get focused I'll be done pretty soon!!!
Meanwhile the finger is getting better. I still have 2 metal pins in it and will see the doctor on Friday to see how the fracture is healing. My finger nail is horrendously ugly. My finger has the oddest shape and the cuts are healing rather nice. Weird thing is my skin is peeling off ala sun burn. Maybe this is just another indicator of healing. I've definitely learned more patience with this injury and it's funny how my left hand has adapted to typing without my middle finger contributing. The human brain is amazing!
Well I guess that's it for now. I was on a pretty regular running routine until last week then have taken a 5 day break. My toes hurt in my shoes especially the day after I run, plus it got cold then I was out of town for the weekend. Today I hope to go to the gym for a run on the treadmill later. I need to get it in gear!!! I took Punkin' off for some rehab and exercise yesterday - my mechanic will be fixing up a few things for me then getting Punkin' out on the trails for a bit. =) Not sure when I will go get it back. Maybe mid to the end of February. Meanwhile, if I get to ride again I'll just take Ritchey. =)
The one thing that I really am proud to have gotten rolling is my power point presentations for the educational part of this project. A very good friend of mine got me started on a rather neat way to navigate through powerpoint presentations, so I'm proud of how this is looking and will likely put in a good amount of time on these especially once I go back to work. I am hoping to get the necessary phone calls done soon as I will not have enough time to do this when I go back to work. Crazy, if I could just get focused I'll be done pretty soon!!!
Meanwhile the finger is getting better. I still have 2 metal pins in it and will see the doctor on Friday to see how the fracture is healing. My finger nail is horrendously ugly. My finger has the oddest shape and the cuts are healing rather nice. Weird thing is my skin is peeling off ala sun burn. Maybe this is just another indicator of healing. I've definitely learned more patience with this injury and it's funny how my left hand has adapted to typing without my middle finger contributing. The human brain is amazing!
Well I guess that's it for now. I was on a pretty regular running routine until last week then have taken a 5 day break. My toes hurt in my shoes especially the day after I run, plus it got cold then I was out of town for the weekend. Today I hope to go to the gym for a run on the treadmill later. I need to get it in gear!!! I took Punkin' off for some rehab and exercise yesterday - my mechanic will be fixing up a few things for me then getting Punkin' out on the trails for a bit. =) Not sure when I will go get it back. Maybe mid to the end of February. Meanwhile, if I get to ride again I'll just take Ritchey. =)
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