The swelling to my calf and ankle is going down daily, with pretty shades of black and blue still very visable. Over all it is feeling better except for my whole lower leg being all tight from the swelling still.
I have been doing some stretching and light movement to my calf. It still hurts very much when the muscle contracts as I try to work it, so I'm not pushing it to much yet with putting my weight on it, I mostly just do contractions as I move my foot/ankle forward and upwards and around using a rubber band thingy for some/ very little resistance.
I swam 2000m with no kicking or just enough to keep balanced. I did try the odd light kicking while I swam to test out my leg, but nothing to hard, the kick was more like a limp noodle wafting under the water. lol
Friday, February 8, 2008
Thursday, February 7, 2008
No more SNOW!!!!
Huge snowstorm hit yesterday evening and over night. I shoveled about 6 inches late last night last before going to bed, and woke up to this.
and this...
and this...And this....
I measured 2 feet of fresh snow on my patio
The snow was so deep that it was over Ambers head, she had to plow under the snow to get to her potty box this morning before I shoveled it out, ..did you notice her dog house in this picture? where is the opening?
Ahh! that's better, now she can get into her house. : )
I measured 2 feet of fresh snow on my patio
The snow was so deep that it was over Ambers head, she had to plow under the snow to get to her potty box this morning before I shoveled it out, ..did you notice her dog house in this picture? where is the opening?
Ahh! that's better, now she can get into her house. : )I did enough shoveling for a good cardio and weight workout today, that I'm going to pass on going to the pool for my swim and my planned weight workout......
Ooooooo my back!!!!
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Just swimming
Yesterday I did 1500m today I did 2000m with a bunch of that as 50's on :45's on the minute. My shoulders and neck are tight and sore..
Melissa if you are reading this Victoria passed her driving test!! NOw she can drive up to pick you up. lol....
Btw, I like you grad photos.
Yes folks my youngest girl Victoria here in the picture has passed her driving test, now she can drive on her own....CLEAR THE ROADS!!! lol congrats Victoria! : )
Victoria is on the left and her friend Jessica, who might be comming ot Disney 70.3 in May with us.
My calf and ankle are still swollen, but I'm walking better, but still can't put pressure on the calf muscle.
Have a good day.
Melissa if you are reading this Victoria passed her driving test!! NOw she can drive up to pick you up. lol....Btw, I like you grad photos.
Yes folks my youngest girl Victoria here in the picture has passed her driving test, now she can drive on her own....CLEAR THE ROADS!!! lol congrats Victoria! : )
Victoria is on the left and her friend Jessica, who might be comming ot Disney 70.3 in May with us.
My calf and ankle are still swollen, but I'm walking better, but still can't put pressure on the calf muscle.
Have a good day.
Monday, February 4, 2008
Swim today
I swam today putting in a lazy 2000m, felt real sluggish today, maybe a result from all the Superbowl festivities. ; - )
The swelling around my leg and ankle is going down a bit, I'm able to move my foot around a bit but I can't put any pressure on my calf, so I won't, also the bottom of my ankle on the inside of my foot is all black and blue, a result of blood pooling down in my ankle and foot, I guess I should elevate my leg higher when I'm sitting.
The swelling around my leg and ankle is going down a bit, I'm able to move my foot around a bit but I can't put any pressure on my calf, so I won't, also the bottom of my ankle on the inside of my foot is all black and blue, a result of blood pooling down in my ankle and foot, I guess I should elevate my leg higher when I'm sitting.
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Polor bear dip
I thought I would be a cool cat and get out of the pool and into the cold frozen tundra of the near north here in Barrie as I take the annual Barrie "POLOR BEAR DIP"
Here I am getting ready and listening to instruction from the organizer of the dip, who infact is the Barrie parks and rec pool director Brad.
This is a view of the area where we take the plunge, There was no wind and the temp was around +0C or +32F. The crowd of on lookers and participant gets bigger every year, this being the 8th year. They had Fire rescue divers in the water to help the people who take the plunge, as well as EMT's all who volunteer, as well as the lifeguard teams who all do a great job and keep everyone safe.
This is me as I went in the icey water, I was the second person to take the plunge. As I limped down to the ice hole, I had help from Brad in the picture with the fur coat on, when I was near the hole I rolled on the flooded ice area in front of the hole first, then I sat on the edge and slipped in so as not to hurt my injured calf. 
I then stood up in celibration with my arms up to the cheers of the crowd... every one loved how I rolled around on top of the ice before I went I slipped into the icey water, even later as I was leaving with my wife I had a few people comment to me how they liked my entry.
Do you like my swim mask?......Below is after getting out of the water limping across the ice to get my slippers on, then to go up to the shelter/washroom and change. It was a perfect plunge!! and to my surprise it wasn't cold as there was no wind and and as I said before the outside temp was warm.
Here I am getting ready and listening to instruction from the organizer of the dip, who infact is the Barrie parks and rec pool director Brad.
This is a view of the area where we take the plunge, There was no wind and the temp was around +0C or +32F. The crowd of on lookers and participant gets bigger every year, this being the 8th year. They had Fire rescue divers in the water to help the people who take the plunge, as well as EMT's all who volunteer, as well as the lifeguard teams who all do a great job and keep everyone safe.
This is me as I went in the icey water, I was the second person to take the plunge. As I limped down to the ice hole, I had help from Brad in the picture with the fur coat on, when I was near the hole I rolled on the flooded ice area in front of the hole first, then I sat on the edge and slipped in so as not to hurt my injured calf. I then stood up in celibration with my arms up to the cheers of the crowd... every one loved how I rolled around on top of the ice before I went I slipped into the icey water, even later as I was leaving with my wife I had a few people comment to me how they liked my entry.Do you like my swim mask?......Below is after getting out of the water limping across the ice to get my slippers on, then to go up to the shelter/washroom and change. It was a perfect plunge!! and to my surprise it wasn't cold as there was no wind and and as I said before the outside temp was warm.
Bdee bdee bdee...that's all folks!! Until next year!..... : )
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