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I took today off again from running. Still have the pain in the calf. This afternoon I had hoped to go. By the time I was ready, the pain was gone. I decided that would... More »
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I was feeling a pain in my left calf again today. I had felt this a few weeks ago, rested a bunch, and it healed up. Now its back. The bummer is that I had... More »
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We had planned to have a babysitter come to watch our kids this morning. She has spent time with them in the past and they have a lot of fun with her. My wife had... More »
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One year ago I had just had back surgery. Boy was that ever fun. I do have a positive memory of those post-surgery days, despite the pain and challenge of dealing with a herniated disc... More »
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My spouse just busted out a passel of photographs from the basement. They are from six years ago. It is amazing how different we all look in just a few years. My niece was not a... More »
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I left the house at 6:30 AM yesterday and got back home about 11:00 PM. It was a long day. It was a good day, spending a day with a group of ninth graders in... More »
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When I was in college I thought that the idea of lifting weights was the most ridiculous thing I could imagine. Why would you spend time in a stinky weight room pushing around heavy things... More »
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Yesterday was my last scheduled day for physical therapy. It was also the last day I worked reduced hours on Family and Medical Leave. I put in six hours, ate a late lunch, then headed... More »
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In the film Passion Fish , the main character hires an in-home caretaker who has a thick German accent. The caretaker, at one point, when proffering a bath, says "You must be clean!" Think Arnold... More »
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I started with exercises on the floor. They have been pretty low-intensity abdominal work-outs and stretching. Now I am using an exercise ball and a foam balance bar. This latter tool is one I had... More »
