I was late for work on Friday, but I was also feeling pretty gooey, so I hit NYSC for a Russ workout. I don't wear my glasses when working out, so I was peering at a guy who looked like a trainer, but wasn't wearing the shirt. I did my back exercises and my leg presses and was on the multi-hip when I felt a hand on my shoulder. It was the guy ( Read more... )

I watched the final ep of Deadwood with a beautiful rose champagne. The second to last one was so awesome, I expected great things and instead was disappointed. ( spoiler )

Fri night, I went to the gym for a quick workout. The week before, I ran into Russ the PT god while I was there and he asked where I'd been for the past two months and I told him about pizza month. Anyhoo, I did a Russ workout and didn't think I'd done all that much, but was a bit tired on my way to dog's place for a gathering. I'd planned to ( Read more... )

My visit to the orthopod was the most useless doctor's visit evuh. After making me wait 15mins each in the waiting room and exam room, he walked in and briskly asked, "What's the complaint?" He didn't give me a chance to go through the history of the condition, so the summary was "it bands." I'll spare you the rest of the irritation, except a ( Read more... )

Minimizing caffeine has been rough. I didn't notice how much I was drinking until I stopped - ( a lot for someone HUGE! )

PT god: You need to alternate between aerobic and anaerobic activities.
Kate: Yaay! Anaerobic! That means intervals! *starts dancing around room*
PT god: No, it means strengthening. Lots and lots of the foam roller exercises, the multi-hip ( Read more... )

Between dragging Russ around by a rubber hose while running backwards and sidestepping and the electricity under my shorts, who needs pony play?

Less amusing: the PT god tells me the spot on my butt that's been cranky bc of my itty bitty runs is the beginning of the hamstring, and he looked very alarmed and scribbled lots of notes when he heard it ( Read more... )

The PT god claims marginal leg strength will help my hiking skill at least as much as a short hike this wknd. What sayest thou?

It's annoying to be paying $25 to use a pool tonight and I can't even use the rest of the facilities bc the PT god ix-nayed additional weights this wknd.

Edit: Even more annoying is discovering that my IT bands hurt from this morning's pt and I really really really need a stress-relieving run. Swimming just doesn't give the same endocannabinoid ( Read more... )

The first thing Russ the PT God said when I walked in the door was, "If you haven't been doing your hip exercises, I swear I'm not treating you." But of course, I've been ridiculously good about doing leg strengthening exercises *buffs nails ( Read more... )