Monday, April 24, 2017

Weekly Workouts: 4/17-4/23

This wasn't a great week because my calves were killing me and I felt mentally and emotionally distant all week. But I still managed to get some stuff done.

Monday: Rest. I had my appointment at the vascular surgeon's office. After that whole ordeal, I didn't feel up to a workout.
Ultrasound fun.
Tuesday: I still was feeling pretty shell-shocked and down. I did some planks and arms, but nothing major.
Wednesday: Elizabeth and I did two Blogilates videos for arms, back, and abs.


Thursday: Another rest day. My head was just not in it.

Friday: A tough ab circuit with the KBC. This was the first day I started to feel good again mentally, and the plank variations and movement helped loosen up my calves, finally.
Saturday: My calves finally felt better! I did 30 minutes on the max trainer...
...and then...well, it was raining all day and I just couldn't say no, so I went outside and ran for two or three minutes. This was completely on a whim, so I didn't time myself or anything like that. I just went out to the golf course and ran down a path I'm familiar with so I could kind of estimate distance. I just wanted to remember how it felt and remember how much I love it. My calves felt a tiny bit stiff by the time I stopped, but it felt good to be out there.

It gave me hope.

(On that note, thank you all for your helpful and supportive comments on my last post. I have a list of doctors to contact this week so I can get working on getting a second opinion and a real diagnosis.

A few of you commented that this doctor was taking the easy way out...he was happy to leave me without a real diagnosis or treatment, and that's really just silly. What kind of doctor does that?! Once I wrapped my head around the fact that his dismissive advice is pretty much useless to heed, I began to feel better.

He's just one doctor. I'm going to find another and I'm going to get some answers!)

Sunday: 30 more minutes on the max trainer and some foam rolling.
My view is very motivational. It helps me remember what I'm working for and that it will all be worth it!

ABK

16 comments:

  1. I'm glad you got out for a run even if it was just for a little bit! I remember that feeling of running after having time off and it felt so free-ing. I hope things get better for you soon!

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    1. Those 2 minutes really helped my psyche, I'll say that for it!

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  2. I am glad you are feeling more hopeful. Don't stop until you find a doctor who is committed to helping you!

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  3. You are a rock star! Do not let anybody take that away from you! I hope that you find a good doctor that will help you work through the issues and get you on the road again!

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    1. Thanks Ana! I am determined to keep working at this!

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  4. Good luck on finding another doctor. Don't give up hope and keep fighting, girl.

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  5. I just read your previous post and wow...what a jerk of a doctor! I hope that the second opinion gives you more answers. I'm glad that by the end of the week your calves were feeling much better and you even were able to do a short run! Wishing the best!

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    1. Thanks Janelle. I was really shocked and frustrated but I feel like his dismissive attitude has given me more motivation to find an answer!

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  6. I'm glad you will get a second opinion. Hope your calf is feeling better.

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  7. So happy that you are refusing to let that doctor ruin your outlook for a future with running. Glad you're on a mission for other opinions. And I love that you ended your post with a view of all your medals, a sign of why it's important to fight this.

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    1. The medals really are a tangible reminder of what I've accomplished and what I still can do if I just keep fighting!

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  8. It's so frustrating when doctors charge an arm-and-a-leg for their time but don't put their best foot forward. I'm glad you're going to see someone new. Even if the diagnosis is the same, you deserve better treatment for the cost. Even if your insurance is picking up it. A few years ago I had to change doctors because I told my doc I was feeling exhausted ALL.THE.TIME. to the point that I almost fell asleep at work at my desk and she laughed and said "we're all tired it's normal." Really?!

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    1. UGH. Doctors who honestly don't even bother looking into things make me SOOOOOO mad. That is their JOB. And it frustrates me even more than female patients are less likely to be taken seriously by doctors, male OR female. I'm glad you found a new doctor to look into your fatigue!!

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