Training Log Archive: RJM

Field Botany at Valley View. 1.5hr hike, sunny and 80

5 hr gardening (digging up and lasagna mulching front planter). I'm pretty beat

at home.

Bog water sampling on one of our first hot days. About 5 hr total. I was completely wiped out afterward even though it was very low intensity - i must not be in good shape (or getting old)

gym. Feeling ok.

circle plots, flora class, prorated from ~3hr

Hooray! back on the bike. felt good

Went to Orthopedist (Dr. Bennett, crystal clinic) first thing today, and learned that i can't read xrays. I have a broken bone in my foot (Left metatarsal, proximal end, where ligament attaches). Good news is that these usually heal really well (and i haven't messed that up). Bad news is that i have 6 more weeks before a reexamination and possible return to running. I can walk, bike, etc as long as i don't impact (jump), or (especially) roll the ankle. Strength training and hiking is ok (given above). No crutches needed, but use a compression support on the ankle/foot. If i'd gone straight in after injury they'd have put me in a boot. He was quite unconcerned - pretty standard injury and recovery.

So, as soon as time presented itself i went to the gym to get out some of my pent up energy! I will try not to overdo it.

trying to stay off the foot

Back from NSF yesterday at midnight. To Dr. for a scheduled lipid evaluation (fine; first with Dr. Mark), and asked about my ankle (which now seems to be foot - outside of arch). She sent me for xrays (no obvious break to my eyes), and an orthopedist (Dr. Bennett, who i had before) for Tuesday (first available.). I had to do the circle plots, but that probably didn't help me.
At NSF i tried not to walk any more than necessary, but no crutches

Starting to think I did more than sprain. NSF until Friday so I’ll just hobble
Did lots of yard work yesterday. slept through night last few night for first tine in months

Gym. Still limping a little, and running is not in the cards for a while

5+ hr at BNP - circle plots, bog plot photos, 1 tank of spray. I'm beat. Ankle brace worked well, but it's still sore

Crutching since Wednesday, getting better but not there yet

crutches yesterday and today - i feel much more recovery if i'm completely off of it