Update
So today was PT session number 2 and we have finally begun to work on strengthing the muscles so I can get back to it. Therapist said 2-3 weeks of these strengthening exercises and I should be able to start working back into my routine.
Talked to him about the IT Band and he said Ice and Stretching and foam roller, everything I pretty much knew. He figures it was probably because I had stopped so much of moy routine then jumped right back into the running.
He wants me back at the gym working lower body, just not doing more to the shoulder than he has set. I know stopping the gym for the period I did doesn't seem like the best thing, but for me and the way I am I know it was. I'm the type of person that would have said "Hmmm shoulder don't hurt today lets swim, or lift" and then I would be back at square one. I have learned enough about myself through this that I feel comfortable heading back to the gym and leaving the shoulder alone, besides if I didn't and Bill caught me I am sure I would get it from him
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So Gym it is tomorrow and yes I am looking forward to it!
Talked to him about the IT Band and he said Ice and Stretching and foam roller, everything I pretty much knew. He figures it was probably because I had stopped so much of moy routine then jumped right back into the running.
He wants me back at the gym working lower body, just not doing more to the shoulder than he has set. I know stopping the gym for the period I did doesn't seem like the best thing, but for me and the way I am I know it was. I'm the type of person that would have said "Hmmm shoulder don't hurt today lets swim, or lift" and then I would be back at square one. I have learned enough about myself through this that I feel comfortable heading back to the gym and leaving the shoulder alone, besides if I didn't and Bill caught me I am sure I would get it from him
.So Gym it is tomorrow and yes I am looking forward to it!
Paul C.
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04
) soon. 
Congrats on having a good plan in place. I hope you stick to it and not over-do it, you'll be your new old self soon!! :)
Read my blog, BARIATHLETE I run because I can.
First 5K race October 4, 2009 (34.59) PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010 (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21) PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20
Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash
First 5K race October 4, 2009 (34.59) PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010 (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21) PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20
Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash
So glad you got good news and a positive outlook. Now go take care of those legs and listen to your PT. Good luck!
Jan
Jan
Bay to Breakers 12K May 15, 2011 (1:54:40) First 5K 5/23/11 (41:22)
Half Marathons: Napa: 7/18/10 (4:11:21) 7/17/11 (3:30:58) 7/15/12 (3:13:11.5)
SJ Rock and Roll: 10/2/10 (3:58:22) Run Surf City: 2/6/11 (3:19:54)
Diva: 5/6/12 (3:35:00)
HW/SW/CW 349/326/176
"Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds." - Albert Einstein
Half Marathons: Napa: 7/18/10 (4:11:21) 7/17/11 (3:30:58) 7/15/12 (3:13:11.5)
SJ Rock and Roll: 10/2/10 (3:58:22) Run Surf City: 2/6/11 (3:19:54)
Diva: 5/6/12 (3:35:00)
HW/SW/CW 349/326/176
"Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds." - Albert Einstein
Excellent! Sounds like not only on your way to shoulder recovery and restrengthening, but you have also gained ground on the mental aspect of listening to your body and allowing it the time it needs. Have fun in the gym.
...And LEAVE the shoulder alone, regardless how good it feels.
...And LEAVE the shoulder alone, regardless how good it feels.
I am creating my own revolution and PAMdemonium reigns!
RNY 11/16/2010
SW 270, CW 155, GW 135
1st 5k time 40:34 (Dec 2013)
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