I still intend to do a thorough post-Susitna gear post, but I just haven't had the motivation. I haven't had the motivation to do much of anything, really. The pain I experienced during Susitna on the fronts of my ankles is still there though slightly better. I think. It's hard to tell. It's not getting worse at least. Who knew that you could acquire an "overuse" injury in less than 40 hours? While it heals I'm trying to get to Crossfit (have gone once) and I've done a little skiing (did an awesome ski tour this weekend near GNP), snowshoe hiked with Ted and even rode the bike trainer once. I haven't tried roller skating or running -- that seems unwise so long as I still have pain. Skiing and snowshoeing are likely unwise too but hey... I have no good excuse. I plan to see a PT and explore active rehab options if it's not substantially better by next week. Super lame.
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| GNP last Saturday |
My primary March mission, or madness, is trying to clean up my diet. I've given up all booze for March (this the main thing, not that I'm a drunk but the IPAs sure add up) and am eating all my fruits and veggies each day and not overeating (which is surprisingly easy when I set my mind to it and make a conscious effort). This will be tough later in the month as work gets crazy and I have to spend a few weeks out of town, but hopefully I will at least have gotten in a few solid weeks of good nutrition and will feel really good and be past the malaise that has consumed me so far this month.
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| Is it time for the Spring Breakup yet? |
I have a loose training goal for this summer -- a late summer (or early fall, depending on how things work out) trail 100. I'd like to line up feeling fit and trained rather than slobby and lazy. Maybe then I won't get overuse injuries in a matter of hours.
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| From skiing on Sunday |
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| I don't look like I'm having fun but I was (though it's always a little stressful for me backcountry skiing since my skills leave something to be desired) |
