Injury update, all is well. No pain in my left shoulder, right shoulder has been a little cranky. That's my throwing shoulder, so I know for sure that will probably need cap replacement eventually as well. They both crack. Foot has held up fine. I have not done any running whatsoever, nor plan to. Only issue was when I decided to walk the beach and it was really sore the next day. 800 mg of Advil and ice alleviated it. I don't even know if I can hike. The bride wanted to book a few days in Bar Harbor, ME and hike Acadia again, but I would hate to be shut down on day 1. My podiatrist told me only 3 cortisone shots a year, so it's been less than 3 months need to keep it healthy for another couple of months.
Kettlebell update: Yes, I still use them a couple of times a week. I had this grand illusion of doing 10,000 swings in 10 days. Did the first 3 days no problem, actually did 500 on day 3 with a 32kg/70 lb. Day 4, I had the "you're going to get hurt if this continues.." hunch and stopped.
Let's discuss what I CAN'T do. Jerks, I believe it assisted in causing the neuroma in the ball of my foot. Snatches, I don't need to hear my shoulders go rice krispies on the downswing. Turkish Getups. Surprisingly, presses do not bother them. At the gym, no more pullups or dips. I've been doing machines, light sets of 10 and the StairMaster with no hands and the seated bike. The bike routines are the longest 30 minutes of my life. Still doing Yoga With Kassandra once or twice a week. Good can opener for the hips and hamstrings.
It took until this week, but I found what works with kettlebells without the wear and tear. An oldie but a goodie....STACKING. Using a 45 lb. bell. 30 seconds each exercise
Two hand swing x :30 seconds (about 19-20 reps)
Rest :30
Goblet Squat x :30 seconds(about 9 or 10 reps)
Two hand swing x :30
Rest :30
Slingshot :30 seconds (around the body pass)
Goblet Squat x :30
Two hand swing x :30
Rest :30
Clean and Press L x :30 (6 reps)
Clean and Press R x :30
Slingshot x :30
Goblet Squat x :30
Two Hand Swing x :30
Rest :30
One Arm Row L x :30 (16-17 reps)
One Arm Row R x :30
Clean and Press L x :30
Clean and Press R x :30
Slingshot x :30
Goblet Squat x :30
Two Hand Swing x :30
Rest 90 seconds, repeat 2 more times.
A tremendous MetCon of 36 minutes. It felt good to open up the throttle. You can do this for reps or lower the time of each exercise and go heavier.
I've been traveling a lot for work. Twice to Chicago already. Again, in a month, then Toronto and NYC late may and early June. The great dilemma is fly or drive to Toronto. I've surprisingly had some decent equipment in the hotels that I've stayed. Also did 10 days in Florida and went to a couple of different Planet Fitness franchises. I like working out in different gyms. The funny part was I ran into a couple I used to see in my hometown gym 15 years ago, 1600 miles away.
Been fasting once or twice a week depending on the length. 40 hours twice in the last month and 21+ twice this week. Whenever I travel, I usually do it. Coming home from 88 degree Florida, into 37 degree windy Boston, I figured, I'm going to be miserable anyway, might as well be REAL miserable.
