Time to do Some Random Catch-up

So where was I? The knee I guess. The good news no surgery just weeks of physical therapy and that’s okay. If and when I do need surgery in the future it will most likely be a total replacement and that would rule out running at all. My PT said that I probably avoided surgery by taking the three months off from running and wearing a brace. It’s still frustrating not being able to run though because I feel like every day lost is just increasing the odds that I may not get to race again. I’m still 11 states short of my goal of racing in all 50. Michigan, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Maine, Alaska and Hawaii. 

I have a “plan” to bag nine in one trip but there are a lot of “if’s”. 

It’s now February 5th the next day and I just finished my PT exercises. Whew! It’s really surprising how worn out I feel after just doing a series of muscle strengthening exercises with just body weight. Consistency in doing the work is going to be key. I have to keep reminding myself of that. 

This is turning out to be an all appointment week. Today I have a MH appointment to talk about what I’ve been feeling. Despite my meds I’ve been dealing with some anxiety and let’s just call it the blues. When I made the appointment several weeks ago I had been dealing with all kinds of administrative nonsense with the VA. That stress as well as not being able to run was just wearing on me. Ironically as those who know me know fire and being trapped are fears that started my PTSD. The reason I say ironically is because yesterday morning I couldn’t get out of my trailer. I was afraid the door had dropped below the level of the deck and I couldn’t get it open. When I called the house to see if someone could check it from me on the outside. There was no answer so I sat on the floor, wedged my feet against the wall and pushed with my feet to get it open. It finally did! 😳 As it turned out ice had built up in front of the door and that’s what was blocking it. It would seem silly to normal people but it sure messed with my mind for the rest of the day. Oh well, life goes on. 😊



As always even in bad weather Cat was guarding my home but she wasn’t able to help me get out. 

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