I am investing a ton of time into getting back on my feet so I thought I would share with you what several days a week looks like for me. But before I do, it is super cool to note that last week felt like a real training week. You know a little sore here and there. A few hard efforts and a whole lot of time out in the abyss. On the week, I rode 300 miles and I swam 30,000 yards.
I have a series of pictures that follow but pictured below is the Alter-G treadmill. It has been a true lifesaver in that it has allowed me to run literally months before I will be able to run on my own. I am deeply indebted to Endurance Rehab for making an investment in this type of technology.
Pictured below I am wearing the shorts that one wears to enable the Alter-G to create a good seal. Unfortunately, they are not the most comfortable thing in the world but hey beggars can't be choosers right?
Below I am zipped into the Alter-G and I am off. I have been running a solid 7:00-7:30 pace at 4% elevation. I ran a solid 90 minutes at upwards of 75% of my bodyweight. We are actually way ahead of schedule now.
The majority and by far the most intense work that I do at Endurance Rehab is under the care of Nate Snell (pictured below). In the shots below he is applying a technique known as ASTYM. Here is the skinny:
ASTYM (A-stim) treatment is a rehabilitation program that stimulates the regenerative healing process of the body. This approach is a non-invasive therapy that works fast and consistently. The ASTYM system rejuvenates muscles, tendons and ligaments. It gets rid of scar tissue problems from old injuries in a fashion previously unimaginable.
It is a bit like applying a spoon to the knee and scraping. As you can see it is not very enjoyable. Here we are breaking up adhesions near the patella tendon.
Here is a shot of Nate breaking up adhesions on the VMO. This one hurts!!!
Below is another shot of Nate tearing up the bottom of the VMO. Check out my face!!!!!
The other injuty that I have been facing is a severe strain of the biceps tendon. Below Nate attacks that site with the ASTYM tool.
As you can see below this is a rather sensistve area.
Finally the day would not be complete without a bit of love on the hammy.
So that is what a day looks like at rehab. I will share some pics of the exercises that we are doing to remodel the muscle and some other pics of the injections that I am getting to try and stimulate cartlige regeneration.
At this point, I feel like I am on the right path. My fitness is improving and my body seems to be healing.
Thanks for checking in and keep destroying your limitations.
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