Mad Manatee Mentors CLOSED (Poptart/pet pic bribes?) (Page 68)

Originally posted by laffinrock

Well, mostly good news from the PT.  During my knee PT appointment, the physical therapist spent the time assessing both my hip and my shoulder/arm.  Here are her conclusions and recommendations:

• Hip: No labral tear (HUGE sigh of relief!!!!), likely mild hamstring strain at the upper attachment point. Hamstring and adductors v. tight. Recommended rest for 10 days, gentle stretching, and heat or alternating heat/ice.
• Shoulder/upper arm: inflammation and likely small tear at one of the smaller attachment points; no problem at insertion point or with rotator cuff. She recommended rest for 10 days, gentle isometric exercises, and ice 2x/day.

She said I could get a MRI on my hip if I wanted peace of mind but I'm happy to save my money and take her word for it.  I've gone through previous assessments for labral tears so I know what that feels like; this time didn't feel the same.  Plus she's worked on my hip before and I trust her judgment.

I'm to see her again in 2 weeks.  In the meantime, I'll sit tight (or loose, as the case may be) and follow her directions.  I'm really glad to finally have some answers and a plan without having to wait 6 weeks to see a sports medicine specialist!!

I also had a good conversation with my coach last night.  It's now clear to her that my body won't tolerate an aggressive approach to training or form changes.  We agreed that going slow has to be the name of the game.  That may mean progressing more slowly than I'd like but honestly, I'd rather be chomping at the bit to do more than doing this 2 steps forward, 1 step back dance I've been doing with her so far.  I sent her a summary of what the PT said as well as some metrics about my training over the past year to give her a sense of where I started from and how I progressed. 

So things are finally looking up, plus DH got a call back today about a new job possibility.  Keeping my fingers crossed for him!! 

Originally posted by StaceyK So Manatees what are your thoughts on these? Do any of you use something like this? Lots of people here at work have Fitbits and there is a possibility of some type of fitbit competition over the cooler months I'm wondering if the HR element is worth it. https://www.fitbit.com/au/chargehr

Originally posted by jmkizer

One of my coworkers has the Charge HR and he loves it!

I think that DC Rainmaker said that he'll have an in depth review out in the next week or so, if that helps. 

Whether the Charge versus the Charge HR?  Well, I think that probably depends on how you want to use the HR info.

Originally posted by laffinrock

DH has a Mio that's essentially a Fitbit that monitors HR.  He loves it.  Then again, he's a statistician and likes to geek out over numbers.

Originally posted by jmkizer

One of my coworkers has the Charge HR and he loves it!

I think that DC Rainmaker said that he'll have an in depth review out in the next week or so, if that helps. 

Whether the Charge versus the Charge HR?  Well, I think that probably depends on how you want to use the HR info.

Originally posted by 4agoodlife

All the work/job talk, I should do an update...

J is still "searching". A job he really wants is on hold because of our new governor making budget cuts and put a hiring freeze in place. The Director is trying to get around it, since the freeze cast a wide net but doesn't actually affect his operating budget, to get J on board ASAP. RED TAPE! It's frustrating both of them.

Originally posted by amd723

I second -or third-this emotion!!

Originally posted by StaceyK So Manatees what are your thoughts on these? Do any of you use something like this? Lots of people here at work have Fitbits and there is a possibility of some type of fitbit competition over the cooler months I'm wondering if the HR element is worth it. https://www.fitbit.com/au/chargehr

Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl

Okay, I need to just vent a little, and please feel free to tell me that I just need to shut up, or whatever. 

I don't like having dogs.  I like other peoples' dogs, but I don't like having them.  And now I feel like a horrible person.  I could go into the myriad of reasons why I dislike them, but that would make me feel even worse.   

The short version is that Tony's wanted dogs forever and has always said that when we have a house with a yard, we'd get a dog.  So... when we got a place with a yard, the first thing we did was start to look for a dog and I thought "one won't be so bad", and then he convinced me that the dog would need a dog... so we got 2.  Don't get me wrong, the dogs aren't going anywhere and they will get all kinds of love and attention, but they are and will be Tony's dogs.   

I feel like I'm pretending to like them and be all happy to see them, but I'm not.  I hate myself for all of that, and mentally beat myself up for not loving them like I feel I should be.  I really thought that once we had them I'd fall in love with them and all would be peachy-keen and rainbows and unicorns, and maybe that will happen - I've got 10 years or so to find out.  

Okay, I'm just going to stop now, I wasn't sure about even writing this in the first place - but I needed to get some of the weight of misery off my shoulders.  My apologies if I've made anyone feel uncomfortable - that's not my intention at all.  

Gah, now I'm rambling which is never a good thing.  We should get back to all things that are awesome with the Manatees like keeping jobs and job prospects and healing and non-torn hip labrums and such.  

Sorry for my ramblings!  

Originally posted by mtnbikerchk Sorry Adrienne - not a whole lot of POW happening here - it's more like 40 and sunny (or cloudy depending on the day) Keystone today! This was Breck on Tuesday

Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl

Okay, I need to just vent a little, and please feel free to tell me that I just need to shut up, or whatever. 

I don't like having dogs.  I like other peoples' dogs, but I don't like having them.  And now I feel like a horrible person.  I could go into the myriad of reasons why I dislike them, but that would make me feel even worse.   

The short version is that Tony's wanted dogs forever and has always said that when we have a house with a yard, we'd get a dog.  So... when we got a place with a yard, the first thing we did was start to look for a dog and I thought "one won't be so bad", and then he convinced me that the dog would need a dog... so we got 2.  Don't get me wrong, the dogs aren't going anywhere and they will get all kinds of love and attention, but they are and will be Tony's dogs.   

I feel like I'm pretending to like them and be all happy to see them, but I'm not.  I hate myself for all of that, and mentally beat myself up for not loving them like I feel I should be.  I really thought that once we had them I'd fall in love with them and all would be peachy-keen and rainbows and unicorns, and maybe that will happen - I've got 10 years or so to find out.  

Okay, I'm just going to stop now, I wasn't sure about even writing this in the first place - but I needed to get some of the weight of misery off my shoulders.  My apologies if I've made anyone feel uncomfortable - that's not my intention at all.  

Gah, now I'm rambling which is never a good thing.  We should get back to all things that are awesome with the Manatees like keeping jobs and job prospects and healing and non-torn hip labrums and such.  

Sorry for my ramblings!  

Originally posted by jmkizer

This is all good news!  I mean, I think that this is more or less what you suspected/hoped for but still, great to get confirmation from the PT.  It's also good to hear that you are keeping coach in the loop and excellent news about DH! 

Originally posted by 4agoodlife

All the work/job talk, I should do an update...

J is still "searching". A job he really wants is on hold because of our new governor making budget cuts and put a hiring freeze in place. The Director is trying to get around it, since the freeze cast a wide net but doesn't actually affect his operating budget, to get J on board ASAP. RED TAPE! It's frustrating both of them.

Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl

Okay, I need to just vent a little, and please feel free to tell me that I just need to shut up, or whatever. 

I don't like having dogs.  I like other peoples' dogs, but I don't like having them.  And now I feel like a horrible person.  I could go into the myriad of reasons why I dislike them, but that would make me feel even worse.   

The short version is that Tony's wanted dogs forever and has always said that when we have a house with a yard, we'd get a dog.  So... when we got a place with a yard, the first thing we did was start to look for a dog and I thought "one won't be so bad", and then he convinced me that the dog would need a dog... so we got 2.  Don't get me wrong, the dogs aren't going anywhere and they will get all kinds of love and attention, but they are and will be Tony's dogs.   

I feel like I'm pretending to like them and be all happy to see them, but I'm not.  I hate myself for all of that, and mentally beat myself up for not loving them like I feel I should be.  I really thought that once we had them I'd fall in love with them and all would be peachy-keen and rainbows and unicorns, and maybe that will happen - I've got 10 years or so to find out.  

Okay, I'm just going to stop now, I wasn't sure about even writing this in the first place - but I needed to get some of the weight of misery off my shoulders.  My apologies if I've made anyone feel uncomfortable - that's not my intention at all.  

Gah, now I'm rambling which is never a good thing.  We should get back to all things that are awesome with the Manatees like keeping jobs and job prospects and healing and non-torn hip labrums and such.  

Sorry for my ramblings!  

Originally posted by 4agoodlife http://www.backcountry.com/explore/my-climbing-partner-eats-chicken... Totally safe for work and (I think) pretty cool.

Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl

Okay, I need to just vent a little, and please feel free to tell me that I just need to shut up, or whatever. 

I don't like having dogs.  I like other peoples' dogs, but I don't like having them.  And now I feel like a horrible person.  I could go into the myriad of reasons why I dislike them, but that would make me feel even worse.   

The short version is that Tony's wanted dogs forever and has always said that when we have a house with a yard, we'd get a dog.  So... when we got a place with a yard, the first thing we did was start to look for a dog and I thought "one won't be so bad", and then he convinced me that the dog would need a dog... so we got 2.  Don't get me wrong, the dogs aren't going anywhere and they will get all kinds of love and attention, but they are and will be Tony's dogs.   

I feel like I'm pretending to like them and be all happy to see them, but I'm not.  I hate myself for all of that, and mentally beat myself up for not loving them like I feel I should be.  I really thought that once we had them I'd fall in love with them and all would be peachy-keen and rainbows and unicorns, and maybe that will happen - I've got 10 years or so to find out.  

Okay, I'm just going to stop now, I wasn't sure about even writing this in the first place - but I needed to get some of the weight of misery off my shoulders.  My apologies if I've made anyone feel uncomfortable - that's not my intention at all.  

Gah, now I'm rambling which is never a good thing.  We should get back to all things that are awesome with the Manatees like keeping jobs and job prospects and healing and non-torn hip labrums and such.  

Sorry for my ramblings!  

Originally posted by Asalzwed

I spent January pretty much trying new things and keeping the focus off of running (although still being consistent) and very slowly easing back into quality workouts.

I did my very first full workout last night:

WU

200 meter stride/200 meter recovery

400 meters in 82 seconds/ 400 recovery

then 4 x  mile at 6:18 with 2.5 minute recovery

It felt good to be back to a full workout and I was happy that I was able to complete it without my legs complaining after the weekends mountain summit. I'm finally to that place where the uphill travel isn't getting in the way of the forward. If that makes sense. I will start working in my second quality workout (per week) in February. 

 

Originally posted by 4agoodlife

Sooooo, you just need to teach the kitties to do this . You'll forget about your Meh doggy feelings. Seriously, though, everyone has likes/dislikes. You're providing a good home and you won't be kicking them out. Tony's got lots of love for them, and it's not like you don't give them belly rubs. They're just so much needier, and bigger, than most cats... Plus you have a new puppy. That's never easy.

J's dad is a cat person. He just shakes he head at our dogs, and one bark out of them and he's at the door telling them to be quiet. lol

Originally posted by Asalzwed

I spent January pretty much trying new things and keeping the focus off of running (although still being consistent) and very slowly easing back into quality workouts.

I did my very first full workout last night:

WU

200 meter stride/200 meter recovery

400 meters in 82 seconds/ 400 recovery

then 4 x  mile at 6:18 with 2.5 minute recovery

It felt good to be back to a full workout and I was happy that I was able to complete it without my legs complaining after the weekends mountain summit. I'm finally to that place where the uphill travel isn't getting in the way of the forward. If that makes sense. I will start working in my second quality workout (per week) in February. 

 

Originally posted by amd723

While I love dogs and can't understand how not everyone feels the same way , you really don't need to feel anyway about them other than the way you do. And you don't need to beat yourself up over your feelings - there is nothing wrong with having them (other than you're nuts )   Seriously, it's ok and maybe once the craziness of getting a new house, making a fairly new move to a new state, and bringing 2 puppies into it all settles down you will start to feel differently about them.  You may never like them, but maybe you won't dislike having them there.  Or maybe you'll just never be happy to see them and it'll be ok to feel that way too.  Just make sure you make Tony pay for all of the drama!