Transitioning off the crutches is going well & I feel that I’m ahead of schedule without pushing it too hard. Last week I was at 25% weight on my leg, this week I’m at 50%-75%. Physical therapy is also going well. The first week of visits was really easy, this week however my muscles feel the therapy. Luckily its purely muscle soreness and nothing to be alarmed about. Added to my routine this week was a few different squat type exercises…OUCH!
Next week I’ll be either on one crutch or walking unassisted…
Watching the CDA Ironman was inspirational, motivational as well as a whole bunch of other “tional” type words. While I’m trying to keep expectations low I think its realistic to race this fall. STOP right there, put down the phone, no need to call and tell me not to overdue it, let me explain. I have a couple different options & none of them include running. I could do a shorter tri and walk the run portion or a longer tri with a relay team. My physical therapist (who is also a triathlete) agrees that its not out of the question.
Good thing I am sitting while I read this !!!
Training and racing this Fall , OMG !!!!