I had a great workout today. For the first time since my knee injury, I completed an hour long class. It was nice to take the water aerobics class, and it was even nicer to be able to do almost all of the exercises. I didn’t attempt the frog or soccer kicks. I exercised good judgement and did other exercises during that time.
It was nice to workout and not be sore today. I’m looking forward to getting back to my trainer workouts starting on Wednesday.
I didn’t have much of a workout today. I spent 35 minutes on the Nu Step with a headache. Some movement is better than no movement.
BreakfastAs we were getting ready to go to the J today, thunderstorms rolled in. We delayed our departure since it was storming and dark. We ended up getting there about 1/2 later than normal. My knee was a bit sore today from bicycling with Nick in the trailer on Sunday. So, today’s workout was all for rehab.
I did 10 minutes on the elliptical, 40 minutes on the Nu Step and my PT floor exercises. I’ve also been up and down the stairs all day taking care of the kids and my husband. Tonight, I feel great.
Next up: strawberry picking the morning and workout in the PM.
Stephen and I met bicycling. So, we love it. It’s only natural for us to want to bicycle with the kids. Our friends from Minnesota gave us a Burley trailer a few years back. It’s great, but both kids together are not comfortable. Nick is just too big. So, we’ve been investigating the I-Go, Trail A Bike, Co-Pilot, and others to be able to take the kids bicycling.
Today, we decided to venture down to Century Cycles in Peninsula. They have a rental business out of that location and they have the I –Go that you can try out. We almost were too late to rent it for today (by 5 minutes), but they made an exception. We were looking to buy it. We really weren’t there to rent it. I think that made the difference.
We really thought we would love the I-Go and we were right. It was really easy to ride this with Nick. Stephen will be pulling Sally in the other trailer, so we are really looking for a package deal where Nick and I are comfortable riding. I like that Nick is in a comfortable seat that is close to the ground. He’s also buckled in like a car seat. I love that I don’t feel like he’ll be falling out. We would love to buy one, but we need to figure out transport first. We also need more spec information first. I’ll keep you all posted.
We rode about 5 miles total (from Peninsula to Boston and back). Sally and Nick were both happy as we finished.
Maybe it was playing in the dirt or seeing the train. I’d like to think the smiles were from riding.
next up: hoping for an afternoon workout tomorrow!
Today was my last physical therapy appointment. As I suspected, my knee just needs more time and I need to continue the exercises. I just don’t need the therapist to stand there and watch me do step ups or calf raises. So, my 2 future appointments have been cancelled and I can call in a few weeks and go back if I deem it necessary.
Tim did give me a couple of new exercises to help with balance and lateral strength. They are hard to describe, but involve standing on one foot and having the other foot move around while under tension.
I’m happy with my progress and just need to remain patient as the knee continues to heal. I’m hoping to go strawberry picking soon and I don’t want my knee to be trouble.
After my PT appointment, I did 15 minutes on the elliptical. I’ll be slowing increasing my time as my knee allows. In a couple of weeks, I hope to work on increasing the intensity.
Next up: day off with the family.
We never made it to the JCC today. Sally was up for a couple of hours last night. We lose 2 nights of sleep per new tooth. Last night, she got a molar. We ran errands today and then played at the playground. Nick rode his bike and Sally took a tricycle, but ended up walking. They were both exhausted when we came home and took great naps. Sally slept for almost 4 hours. Nick slept for almost 3. I was in heaven.
By the time everyone was aware and ready, there was not enough time left for a gym workout. We headed to another park and then to pick up our Fresh Fork CSA.
After dinner, the family went out on our bikes. Instead of just riding around the neighborhood, we ran errands. Stephen rode his recumbent with Nick and Sally in the Burley trailer and I rode my single. We rode to Target and Michael’s to pick up a few items that we’ve needed for a while. It was great to get a ride in (about 4 miles total) and check something off the to do list at the same time.
Next up: physical therapy in the morning.
Today, we ventured to the Cleveland Museum of Natural History to check out the Little Builders exhibit. It was GREAT. We arrived about 5pm and Nick and Sally were the only ones at the exhibit. We were greeted by Dane and Amanda. They work at the admissions desk Wednesday evenings and we see them often.
The exhibit is full of items that turn, stack, move and topple!
Since the exhibit is open until September, I think we’ll get to know it well.
On the exercise front, I completed 15 minutes on the elliptical along with my PT exercises and a nice arm workout (row, lat pull down, biceps, triceps).
Next up: PT and water workout tomorrow afternoon.
Today, I had another session of physical therapy in the pool. It was very similar to my last workout in the pool. The goal is to be moving and it’s easy on the joints. I did walking forward, backward, sideways, squats, step ups, knee lifts, hamstring curls, bicycling, etc. It was my last pool session. The physical therapist thinks that I might not need land therapy after this week. That would be GREAT!
My knee feels so much better. I rested it over the weekend and I can tell. The lateral movement is still sore and sometimes painful, so it’s certainly still needs work, but it’s not painful all day and that’s HUGE!
Next up: “real” workout tomorrow. I’m shooting for 30 minutes on the elliptical, physical therapy land exercises and hopefully some arms (biceps, triceps, lat pull down, row, fly).
Today, we had another birthday party to attend. We decided to ride our bikes. Nick and Sally rode in the trailer that Stephen towed and I rode my single. Our friends with the birthday girl live just over 2 miles away. We had a great time at the party. There were lawn games and birthday hats.
And of course, the birthday girl! (who was not at all interested in the cupcake!)
We left to ride home. Even though it was starting to sprinkle, we detoured to Rite Aid to buy milk. It’s a good thing that the trailer has a cargo area. We dodged a bit of lightening on the way home, but the downpour came after we were all settled inside. My computer on the bike needs a new battery, but I estimate that we rode a little less than 6 miles. The knee feels worked, but good.
Next up: no concrete plans for tomorrow. 
Today started out like a regular day. The kids and I headed to the J and I did a mostly rehab workout.
The workout:
I’m starting to feel a ton better. My knee is most sore after kitchen work with the side to side motions. As long as I don’t do lateral moves, it’s doing great! Physical therapy works.
After our trip to the J (and a side trip to get Nick’s glasses fixed AGAIN!), we headed to John Carroll University to meet up with Lisa. She writes a blog called Life After Losing at http://www.itsjustlisa.com/. She actually went to high school with my husband. One day he said, I think you’d like this blog and the rest is history! We enjoyed our packed lunch in the cafeteria with the kids. We talked about FitBloggin’ and blogs and enjoyed our time together.
Next up: day off of planned exercises, but will try to do a few of the physical therapy exercises throughout the day