Nancy's Blog

Tried to do my leg weight exercises, but it hurt my pulled muscle too much.  I did do my stomach exercises and 70 men's pushups.  Tomorrow instead of going to running group I will use the eliptical. 

Used the Eliptical for 15 minutes, the glider for 10 and the Stationary Bike for 15minutes.  It sure is not as fun as going to running group, but it is better than nothing.  I only had a few twinges of pain

Went to my Triathlon Class. Even the swimming hurt my leg. I had to get out a few times and stretch. The biking didn't hurt at all. During the running part I used the Eliptical. The Eliptical even hurt my leg, so I only used it for 10 minutes. It's a good thing I have an appointment with Dr. Toronto on Monday.

Did my arm weight exercises.  I saw Dr. Toronto and he said I had a slight tear in my hamstring muscle which healed some and then was torn again.  I am now on Prednisone for a couple of weeks.  I have to take it very easy and do a lot of stretching.  I swam laps tonight with Leslie but they even hurt quite a bit.  I only went 10 laps but I wasn't that tired after because I took it very easy.  I swam 7 laps front crawl easy, took a break to stretch and then did 3 more laps front crawl.

Went to Leslie's to run so she could take Duke.  I tried to run, but it hurt so much I mostly limped.  I made it two miles.  Thursday I will use the Eliptical.  This afternoon I rode my bike about 4 1/2 miles. It didn't hurt at all.

Did my stomach exercises and 70 mens pushups. I didn't even try to do leg weights. Leslie convinced me that I should also take the night off swimming.

Used the Eliptcal for 15 minutes, the glider for 10 and the exercise bike for 15. It didn't hurt and when I stretched it didn't hurt as much either so I think my muscle might be a little better. I'm still not going to try to jog until next Tuesday.

Leslie and I rode bikes.  We rode about 7 miles.  She rode her new bike for the first time, so I was a lot faster than her and stopped and waited a few times.  We rode from my house on 11400 north on Redwood to South Jordan Park and then turned left towards Crystal Cove, then we went north to 10775 So. and turned East down to 1300 W.  We then went south to Parkway Palisades and rode down to the parkway trail.  We rode on the Parkway Trail to 9800 So and then turned around and came back past Parkway Palisades and up the small hill and back to 1300 West and then north to 11400.  The biking didn't hurt and I went pretty fast and wasn't worn out.

Leslie and I went to our Triathlon class, but we only stayed for the swim because I had to help clean our church and Leslie had to help with a ward party. She came over later to ride bikes, but by then it was cold and rainy so we only rode for about 10 minutes at the church parking lot. She adjusted her seat and got new pedals with shoes that hook in so she was able to ride faster after she got adjusted to her new pedals. It took a couple of crashes before she figured out how to clip and unclip her shoes from the pedals. During our swim I was able to go 10 laps front crawl before I took a very short break and did 10 more laps front crawl. It only hurt a tiny bit so I think I am getting better.

This morning I did my arm weight exercises.  I called Leslie and told her she should come ride bikes today since it is suppose to snow tomorrow and Wednesday.  We rode about 8 miles and she only biffed it once.  Actually she didn't fall down all the way she just bumped the wall going under 106th.  She did a lot better now that her seat is adjusted and she has figured out her clip in shoes.  I only beat her by a small amount.  Tonight we swam and I must have been tired because I didn't do as well as Saturday.  I swam 5 laps fron crawl and had to take a short break.  Then I did 2 back crawl and another front crawl.

I tried to run this morning with Leslie.  She took Duke.  It hurt a little bit and I felt Like I was dragging my leg.  I was very slow.  My leg hurt off and on the rest of the day.  I guess I'll have to be happy with biking and swimming for a while.

My leg has been hurting quite a bit since I tried to jog yesterday.  Today I did my stomach exercises, pushups and a very light version of my leg weights.  Instead of holding 15lb. weights in each had I held 2lb. weights and did a very light workout.  It didn't hurt too much.  We decided to skip swimming.

I walked along the parkway with Duke while Becca ran. I let Duke off his leash so he could run. He ran and caught up with Becca and then he would run back to me. Walking didn't hurt unless I tried to walk fast, so I took it slow. When we got home I used the Eliptical for 15 minutes, the glider for 10 and the bike for 8. It's not fun like jogging is, but I guess it will have to do for now.

I tended Chrissy's kids this morning so she and Leslie could jog.  They took Duke with them.  Chrissy's husband was gone camping with the scouts.  They went 8 miles.  Then Leslie and I rode our bikes.  We went 8 miles and Leslie didn't even crash.

I skipped my regular exercise and went to help Leslie dig out some of her grass to make a flower bed.  It was a lot of work and we got plenty of exercise.

Tried to jog again with Leslie this morning.  She took Duke.  I went about 50 yards and decided that since my leg was still hurting I would be better not to run.  I walked while Leslie and Duke ran.  She is coming over tonight so we can ride bikes.  I have another appointment with Dr. Toronto but it's not until May 1st.

I did my arm weight exericses and then after dinner Leslie and I swam. My leg hurt just a little. I swam 10 laps front crawl before I had to take a break. Then a had to take a break every 3 laps, but I made it 20 laps front crawl. She went 25 laps front crawl with no breaks. She was going to a move with friends so she didn't swim as many laps as she usually does. She is coming to take Duke for a run in the morning and then after work we are going on a long bike ride.

Leslie came and got Duke this morning and ran 4 miles with him.  Leslie and I rode our bikes about 12 miles along the Parkway Trail.  We rode from our house on 11400 down to 1300 W. and south to Clover Ridge.  We rode through the subdivision south up the big hill and down tithing hill to the Parkway Trail. We rode along the Parkway Trail to Bluffdale and then back again.  Leslie didn't crash today, but I had to stop and wait for her a few time.  I was able to peddle up all the hills without stopping.  I decided that biking comes natural to me just like swimming does for Leslie.  It took us about an hour, but I spent at least 10 minutes waiting for Leslie.  She was very tired afterwards but it didn't get me tired.  Tomorrow after work Kent and I are flying to Arizona for the weekend so I probably won't get much exercise in.  Kent's sister is dying of cancer and we want to see her one last time.  We will stay wit my sister that lives in Mesa Arizona and then drive 3 hours to Young Arizona to visit his sister. Leslie and Chrissy will come get Duke on Saturday and take him on their long run.

I'm at my sister's house in Mesa, Arizona. I used her exercise bike for 20 minutes and then I did my 70 men's pushups. It was quite an easy workout, but I'm on vacation.

I didn't do any exrcise today.  After work I went to my Sister's house for our sister's luncheon.  It was a lot of fun.  My stepmother, stepsister and 4 of my sisters were there.  The lunch was good and I had a fun time visiting.  When I got home I cleaned, made dinner for my husband and made a cake for his Birthday.  Most of our family came over after dinner to celebrate Kent's Birthday.  His Birthday was really Sunday, but we didn't get home from Arizona until 12pm.

Today I went to running group for the first time in 3 weeks.  I was able to run 2.5 miles and it only hurt slightly. I ran very slow and was very careful because I didn't want to make my muscle worse.  Duke was very nice and didn't pull too much.  After work I took a short nap and rode my bike.  I would have gone 9 miles, but at about mile 8 I ran over a small rock and popped my back tire.  My husband came and rescued my.

Did my leg weight and stomach exercises along with 75 men's pushups.  This is the first time since my injury that I was able to use my heavier weights and do the whole workout.  I went swimming after dinner, but Leslie was sick so I went without her.  Without Leslie there I lacked motivation and only made it 10 laps with lots of breaks.  After watching amazing race this week I don't feel too bad about my swimming.  Most of them had a hard time making 1 lap.

Met the BBK's at 5:15 for the early miles.  Duke and I kept up with the  group for most of the 3 miles and it only hurt for a few steps.  I only went 2 miles during the second part, but that makes 5 miles for the day the most I've run since the Riverton 1/2.  After work I took a nap and rode my bike 9 miles.  It took me 40 minutes.  Tonight Kent and I are going out for our Anniversary.  We have been married 38 years now and he is the best husband in the world.  Last time I rode my bike I popped my tire and today when I got home he had fixed my bike tire for the third time.