2010-02-23
Taking longer than I thought
This injury is really irritating me. :) Yes, this is after 3 months. I thought, a few weeks ago, that I would be going back to jits very shortly, but I still can't roll over that shoulder, shrimp on that shoulder, or Upa over that shoulder. I'm getting a lot of treadmill time in, drilling in my living room, and stretching, stretching, stretching my shoulder. It hurts a lot lately, kind of like it did in the 2nd month. I don't think I'm overdoing it, but apparently it's still a fine line.
2010-02-04
Wow, I fell off the planet
The only way I can describe the last 8 months is:
1. Prepping for Grappler's Quest; lost 14 pounds, felt great, great, great.
2. Got hurt in a match 11/14 (3 weeks before GQ). Ripped the ligament between sternum and clavicle, tore a lot of surrounding tissue. Difficult to explain, but they had both of my arms for an armbar attempt but my thumbs were facing inward (toward them) so when they pushed with their hips my chest got the leverage and ripped. It was a freak thing. There was time for me to tap out if I had known I was in trouble. 8-12 week estimated recovery and it's been just under 3 months so the Dr's were pretty much right on.
3. Went to GQ to cheer my team on.
4. Many mental ups and downs about why I grapple, what are my goals, what do I enjoy, how to improve, tournament mentality, etc, etc.
5. About 2 months into the injury, finally got comfortable in my head
6. Last week the P.T. gave me the go to start using my shoulder in controlled exercises, no plyometrics, no partner, just solo, controlled drills.
7. Immediately moved all furniture out of my living room and put down mats. Now there's plenty of room for drills. ;)
8. Found out quickly that I lost so much strength that I literally can't do 1 single pushup.
9. Fuck it, I'll come back from this
10. This morning 2 miles on the treadmill and tested out a few bodyweight exercises
The most dissapointing thing that happened is that I had to miss Women's Grappling Camp. The best thing that happened is some of the understanding I've gained about match mentality, etc.
Gotta keep recovering my strength, flexibility, etc. Gotta lose the 15 pounds I put back on. Forward, forward, forward.
**** Smart Goal Bodyweight 2010.04.01 (post-injury) ****
Specific: Lose 15 lbs by 04/01/2010
Measurable: Weigh 160.0 (from 175. I did it once, I'll do it again.)
Action:
Treadmill TUE & (SAT or SUN). Some weeknights.
BJJ MON,WED,SAT
CrossFit TUE, THUR?
1300 calories a day
Realistic: 2.5lbs/week
TimeBound: April 1
1. Prepping for Grappler's Quest; lost 14 pounds, felt great, great, great.
2. Got hurt in a match 11/14 (3 weeks before GQ). Ripped the ligament between sternum and clavicle, tore a lot of surrounding tissue. Difficult to explain, but they had both of my arms for an armbar attempt but my thumbs were facing inward (toward them) so when they pushed with their hips my chest got the leverage and ripped. It was a freak thing. There was time for me to tap out if I had known I was in trouble. 8-12 week estimated recovery and it's been just under 3 months so the Dr's were pretty much right on.
3. Went to GQ to cheer my team on.
4. Many mental ups and downs about why I grapple, what are my goals, what do I enjoy, how to improve, tournament mentality, etc, etc.
5. About 2 months into the injury, finally got comfortable in my head
6. Last week the P.T. gave me the go to start using my shoulder in controlled exercises, no plyometrics, no partner, just solo, controlled drills.
7. Immediately moved all furniture out of my living room and put down mats. Now there's plenty of room for drills. ;)
8. Found out quickly that I lost so much strength that I literally can't do 1 single pushup.
9. Fuck it, I'll come back from this
10. This morning 2 miles on the treadmill and tested out a few bodyweight exercises
The most dissapointing thing that happened is that I had to miss Women's Grappling Camp. The best thing that happened is some of the understanding I've gained about match mentality, etc.
Gotta keep recovering my strength, flexibility, etc. Gotta lose the 15 pounds I put back on. Forward, forward, forward.
**** Smart Goal Bodyweight 2010.04.01 (post-injury) ****
Specific: Lose 15 lbs by 04/01/2010
Measurable: Weigh 160.0 (from 175. I did it once, I'll do it again.)
Action:
Treadmill TUE & (SAT or SUN). Some weeknights.
BJJ MON,WED,SAT
CrossFit TUE, THUR?
1300 calories a day
Realistic: 2.5lbs/week
TimeBound: April 1
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