Training after Tuck ‘in – Phase One
I have a few more weeks before I can return to the pool, and track, to continue my self-taught training for the Senior Olympics. Then, at the end of November, a knee surgery followed by six, or so, weeks of physical therapy.
All of that is making me a very out of shape lady with wounds in need of care and the necessity to pay attention to my health and state of mind.
There was a time, I would have created eloquent “daily charts to follow” when change was a foot. But today, not so. I’ve studied my current situation, ones to follow, and decided to choose a few things to work on until “habit” has been achieved. Truly goals more attainable and less stressful.
I say reducing my eloquent “daily charts to follow” is a good thing as they were so detailed, not only did I stress myself out trying to follow them, but I also fell into a lazy, mindless “follow the dotted line” mindset without enjoying anything or exercising my little gray cell. Exercising the mind is as important as exercising the body.
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15 Minute Daily activities
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Hair machine Neck machine Hair treatments
Face machine with creams to follow
Follow high protein, additional collagen, berry tonics, increase liquid, veggie diet
Wound care/scar treatment
Walk Arm exercise Thigh Exercise
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Simple, right? Yes, it is! And, of course, as to changes, flexibility is the key, as plans, and goals, are on a revolving carousel of unpredictability.
Once I am back in the pool and on the track, slow and steady will be the rule of the day. Swimming is hard work as is race-walking and power walking. I would only defeat myself if I honestly believed I could just jump back into training as before after long disruptions of “making ready” due to two surgeries. The lessons of delay after delay were well taught from COVID!!!!!!
Yet, I will not be deterred! Off with the big shirt, il-fitting pants and long tunics. No union suits in the pool or tight swim shorts that cut into my deformed middle!
On with the training for the Senior Olympics even if I’m 80 before I compete – with a tight core and bionic knees that will support my efforts to win.
Hip – Hip – Hooray !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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