Well, after last thursday, I thought my consecutive exercise streak would come to an end. I had already ran that morning with Sarah, and did not get hurt or sick, but came home in the afternoon and was letting Buddy in from the kennel outside. As usual, I open the gate, and we have a race to see who can get to the door first. That competetiveness never ends! Anyway, I took off, with Buddy taking off at full speed shortly thereafter. Usually, he runs beside me to pass. But not that day! He comes directly behind me, 100# Retriever at full speed, and takes me out. The grass was wet, so my legs went flying and twisting in the air, and landed awkwardly on the lawn. I knew something was not right immediately. Pain into my right hip and groin area, and could not move. Buddy eventaully came back to check on me, but only after he got to the door first…he was going to win no matter what that day! Luckily I did not break anything, but tore muscles pretty good. Already that evening I knew there was no way I was going to be running the next day, and I could not even sit, so the bike was out. I could not even make it through the whole day of work the next day. But, what did help, was walking! It helped loosen me up, and so I walked multiple times that day, short segments, then covered the football game that night (all the other docs who usually help were out of town) walking up and down the sideline. I told our trainer that night that if I could be out there, the players had to prove to me there were hurt more than me! Ha! All told, with my garmin on, I still covered over 4 miles! Each day has gotten a little better, but completely purple, black, and blue. Still can’t run or bike, but have been walking everyday, with relief after doing it. I may not be setting any speed records, but I am still out there doing it. First true injury I have had not related to training! Buddy feels bad because it has limited him too.
All if forgiven Bud! I helped train you into that competitive mode! You definitely won that day!
Today was a great afternoon to get outside and walk. Weather nice, calm winds. I had been doing my walking on the treadmill the last few days so I could control my pace, and if I had to quit, I would already be home. Went well today for a 4 mile walk. Consecutive exercise streak remains intact! I can’t believe how many people asked me this past week if my streak came to an end! Someday, it will end, for whatever reason, but not yet. So, I guess when it does, I will just start the next consecutive streak beginning the next day! Keep moving everybody!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 2242
