Trying to pull out of a parking spot with a "not-so-cute" red car pinned behind me does NOT make me smile. But being physically able to walk all over the city for 3 hours certainly makes me smile 🙂 Trying to reconnect my DVD player with possibly the wrong wires, leaves me with a frown. …
Tag: recovery
Ouf of the Club
...and I'm happy this day has come. Today I said goodbye to my handicap parking pass. It came in handy while I was on crutches, and it was even more useful when I started to walk on my own again and needed to be close to my destination. Today the pass expired and a smile …
The Grass is Always Greener…well maybe not, but it sure looks like it
It's hard not to walk down the street and look at a person running by and think, gee, they are so lucky they can run, and compete in races and jog with friends. Or see someone with a flat stomach and assume that they get to eat whatever they want and still look good in …
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Spin Therapy
I parked the car, grabbed my gym bag and proceeded to the tag scan. I reached for a towel and did a double take. There was a stack of spin class passes for the 5:15pm class and I couldn't look away. I have been cleared to do spin classes by my doctor and up until …
I am thankful
that the world did not end today. 2012 might have been a very tough year, but I am determined to have a brighter 2013, so thank goodness when I woke up I found the Earth still intact. In addition to my life altering running accident, I was forced to change jobs due to an office …
A Story
If you see me walking down the street you would never know that almost 6 months ago I had major surgery to repair my broken hip. I have no visible limp, you cannot see any signs of surgery and I have a smile on my face. Swimming on the other hand leaves me very exposed, …
Come a long way
Swimming has become a big part of my life since the accident. Beyond being a great cardio workout and an amazing way to tone every muscle, swimming is incredibly freeing. When I am in the water I can move my body as I wish with no fear of pain or injury. I can get my …
Buns of steel
My PT workout sessions are all about strengthening my glutes, hamstrings and quads in order to support my hip and ultimately get back to running shape. Everything I do can be augmented to be done at home or in any gym so I thought I would share some of the booty wealth with all of …
A Meal of Oats
After an emotional Tuesday, Wednesday was much better. I went to PT and worked out with my trainer. It's not an easy workout even though many of the movements are quite simple and small. And after yesterday's reflection about my current limitations, it felt great to move around and witness my progress completing certain exercises. …
WIAW – Forever Changed
Life will continue to surprise you all of the time. New opportunities will come your way, friends will come and go and accidents will happen. My accident happened on the last day of June and now my life is forever changed. My recovery has been going very well and the check-in with my surgeon yesterday …
Almond Jay 