I had a little hiccup with my "short term disability" a few weeks ago that has FINALLY been ironed out.
My doc's visit from several weeks ago had the doc telling me I was not ready to be released for another 6 weeks. This didn't jibe well with the Disability office because the doc's clinical notes were not included in their update.
THIS caused them to stop my pay for about 3 weeks.
Not good. Not fun.
Ultimately, I had to go back in for another doc's visit just so I could explain to the doc that he needed to send detailed clinical notes and x-rays to the Disability office or I wouldn't be getting paid.
He was very understanding and got everything handled. I am now approved until June 15th.
I have to admit, I'm shocked that it's taking this long for this injury to heal. I realize I COULD be causing that myself... which is why I'm taking it easy from now until then. The doc says it's not me, it's just the nature of this type of break:Low blood flow means slow healing.
Gotta get this thing right.
At least now I won't be in the poor house while that happens.
KoP
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Monday, May 9, 2011
Brainless
True to my word, I did almost nothing today... except watch old season episodes of Survivor.
Gotta love the internet for all the retro tv shows. Endless hours of brainless fun.
Tomorrow I'm going back to the gym.
KoP
Gotta love the internet for all the retro tv shows. Endless hours of brainless fun.
Tomorrow I'm going back to the gym.
KoP
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Today: Ow
Today I'm a little sore from the race. Even the front of my neck is sore like I've been singing at the top of my lungs for hours.
I know I drank about three gallons of dirty pond water yesterday, so I'm a little bit afraid that I may have ingested something nasty. I've been watching too much House. Haha
My foot, rather, my ankle is sore too.
Big surprise.
Now that the race is over, I'm going to take every step to let it rest and heal. More swimming, moderate bike, moderate elliptical, just to stay in shape. I may lift a little more too.
It's all good in the hood.
KoP
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I know I drank about three gallons of dirty pond water yesterday, so I'm a little bit afraid that I may have ingested something nasty. I've been watching too much House. Haha
My foot, rather, my ankle is sore too.
Big surprise.
Now that the race is over, I'm going to take every step to let it rest and heal. More swimming, moderate bike, moderate elliptical, just to stay in shape. I may lift a little more too.
It's all good in the hood.
KoP
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Saturday, May 7, 2011
All Done
Overall, the race went ok. I really was in it just for fun because of my foot. I knew there was no way I was going to break any personal records or anything.
It WAS fun.
The swim was absolutely terrible. The second worst swim race I've ever done.
My pre-race nutrition was just all wrong. I ate way too much, I drank coffee, and I had 800mg (4 tablets) of ibuprofen to block any foot or knee pain. This concoction, along with the cold water, and lack of ANY warm up exercises caused me to cramp up right away, I got kind of panicked and basically slogged through the entire swim course.
In used to waking up early, eat a banana and my pre-workout drink and then swim 2.4 miles. I can do this non-stop.
This morning, it was all about the timing mistakes, I guess. I was up at 4:30am, but the race didn't start until 7:05. I wanted to eat, but not be hungry by the time the race started. Coffee- big no no. Ugh.
Very irritating.
I should have just waited until 30 minutes before the race to do my normal thing. Note taken.
By the time I got out of the water, I was home free and really didn't care about transition times, I jus wanted to do well on the bike, and finish the run on two feet.
I averaged 21mph on the bike, which is good, and 10:20 min miles on the run just to get through it.
About halfway through the run, I kept telling myself:
"just take it easy, Phil. Nice and slow. You've got an injured foot and ankle. Easy."
That's when the guy with only one leg passed me.
I'm such a wuss. Hahaha!
It'll all come back.
It was a good race and I'm ready to volunteer for the Ironman on May 21st.
Transition area at about 6am this morning.
KoP
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It WAS fun.
The swim was absolutely terrible. The second worst swim race I've ever done.
My pre-race nutrition was just all wrong. I ate way too much, I drank coffee, and I had 800mg (4 tablets) of ibuprofen to block any foot or knee pain. This concoction, along with the cold water, and lack of ANY warm up exercises caused me to cramp up right away, I got kind of panicked and basically slogged through the entire swim course.
In used to waking up early, eat a banana and my pre-workout drink and then swim 2.4 miles. I can do this non-stop.
This morning, it was all about the timing mistakes, I guess. I was up at 4:30am, but the race didn't start until 7:05. I wanted to eat, but not be hungry by the time the race started. Coffee- big no no. Ugh.
Very irritating.
I should have just waited until 30 minutes before the race to do my normal thing. Note taken.
By the time I got out of the water, I was home free and really didn't care about transition times, I jus wanted to do well on the bike, and finish the run on two feet.
I averaged 21mph on the bike, which is good, and 10:20 min miles on the run just to get through it.
About halfway through the run, I kept telling myself:
"just take it easy, Phil. Nice and slow. You've got an injured foot and ankle. Easy."
That's when the guy with only one leg passed me.
I'm such a wuss. Hahaha!
It'll all come back.
It was a good race and I'm ready to volunteer for the Ironman on May 21st.
Transition area at about 6am this morning.
KoP
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Friday, May 6, 2011
The Night Before
Pre-race jitters?
Not really.
I was just talking to Amy, reminiscing about my first triathlon in Athens, Tx a few years ago. Man, I couldn't sleep, and I must have gone over my gear a hundred times. I even practiced tying my shoes and strapping on my helmet.
Funny.
I've got all my gear together right now, packed away and sitting in the Jeep. I know what time I need to get up, and what I need to do when I get there.
I'm ready.
My wave goes into the water at 7:05am.
I'll be waking up at 4:30.
Amy will be there taking pictures as always. It's going to be a good day.
Here's the Swim start. Wish me luck!
KoP
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Not really.
I was just talking to Amy, reminiscing about my first triathlon in Athens, Tx a few years ago. Man, I couldn't sleep, and I must have gone over my gear a hundred times. I even practiced tying my shoes and strapping on my helmet.
Funny.
I've got all my gear together right now, packed away and sitting in the Jeep. I know what time I need to get up, and what I need to do when I get there.
I'm ready.
My wave goes into the water at 7:05am.
I'll be waking up at 4:30.
Amy will be there taking pictures as always. It's going to be a good day.
Here's the Swim start. Wish me luck!
KoP
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