Ortho appointment went GREAT today. Turns out, I was right. I have little to no left medial meniscus left in my knee thereby achieving what most people don't achieve until they are in their 60's. I am proud to say that I am wearing my body out appropriately and should probably put my Orthopedist on retainer. He did say my hip looked good and so did the other one which was a distant concern. The knee is shot but he pumped me up with cortisone, so I'm hoping that will last about 3 months. At least now, I can push that flexibility and know that I'm not going to rip anything.
From there, I headed back south to Leucadia and chilled on the beach the rest of the afternoon. Having not slept for the past two days, I didn't think training hard would be prudent. I do not see strength gains when my mitochondria are wiped out. Ironically, a 46 year old body needs sleep and rest to perform well. A little caffeine and vitamin I go a long way but I'm saving those for game day. For now, sleep is good. Despite feeling a little lazy, I know my body will not perform given the last three days of driving and tending to others. A few fish tacos from the vendor down the street will get me ready to train tomorrow. I love fish tacos. I will eat them the entire time I am here. My right quad is still telling me it's not right. I brought my ice massager and did that twice today. I also brought my roller and did that as well. No ankle weights until I get this quad back up and running. I hope it doesn't plague me. It's been a real trooper. After all, I shattered that femur and that very same muscle set contracted into a little tiny ball that took three Orthodpedic surgeons 4 hours to unwind. Given the constant contraction I demand from it, I have to say it's been pretty fair. Strengthening will only help but I gotta remember not to go to far too soon.
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