Helen

Today was Helen:

3rft
400m run
21 kb swing @53#
12 pull ups

My time was 13:43, about a minute faster than last time I did this in November last year. My running was what really held me back here, felt like I was running in quick sand, I just couldn't figure out how to break through. I'm still figuring out the pose style of running. To be honest, I'm sorely tempted to go back to my old, faster style, but I know better. The heel to toe method gave me the occasional shin splints, something I don't need to add to the list of ailments. I simply need to get better at sprinting pose-style, instead of running pose-style. I might be experiencing short-term losses in performance, but if I want to improve in the long run I must make sure to focus on technique (no pun intended).

The Orthopod took a look at my MRI and said I do indeed have a torn labrum. Am going to a specialist next Wednesday to discuss my options. Not really sure if I want to take 2-3 months off to end the pain in my hip, but I don't have to choose right now. I also think the pain/numbness in my shoulders and elbow stems from acute tendonitis. This is usually fixed by rest, ice, and massage. I plan on taking two weeks off soon, but I think I have one more week in me, although it may be devoid of pushups or pull ups.