Mizfits latest post reminds us that we are half way through the year, and this is a great time to revisit our goals and see how we’re going. I’ve found setting some goals for the year, and posting them on the blog, and tracking progress has really helped me stay on track. So, I’ve just updated my 2009 goals page, and am happy to say that I think I’m still on track for the year. There are a couple of goals I think I may not achieve, but that’s ok, as long as you don’t get hung up on it, and start being negative about things there’s no harm. Sometimes circumstances change, so postpone the goal until next year, modify it a bit, remove it and add a new one. Whatever works for you. For me, I prefer to keep unmet goals up there on the list – with an explanation as to why it wasn’t achieved.
I had an early physio appointment this morning, so I got up early and headed in for a swim. As I didn’t have to head back to work I had plenty of time so I swam a little longer than normal, managing 100 laps (2.5km) in just over an hour. As I was getting out of the pool my left calf started to cramp really badly, I sunk back into the pool and stretched it out, then massaged it for a little while. A lot more stretching and massage in the spa, sauna and steam room over the following half an hour or so too. Then a coffee and read the paper, and still plenty of time to head off to see Katrina.
Katrina (physio) is so lovely, and really seems to know what she’s doing. She has a way of explaining stuff to me (as in how to properly do the exercises) that no-one else I’ve ever dealt with has. I explained how I was a bit disappointed with both knees having been sore at various times since the last visit. She thought my ITB was still really tight, so she did some dry needling. It was the first time I’ve had the pleasure of this, and I have to say it wasn’t anywhere near as painful as I thought it would be (based on the comments of others). She has also given me a whole new set of exercises to do. The knee is sore again tonight, not sure what from?
