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Monthly Archives: April 2010
Thursday 29th April – Swim session 4
I had a well earned rest night on Wednesday.. 🙂 Just getting used to the swimming and wanted to make sure I didn’t over do it. Still on track for 4 times this week. I did swim session 4 … Continue reading
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Wednesday Weigh in – wk 17
9st 8, 23.4 % body fat, 55.9% water… same as usual
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Tuesday 27th – Swim Session 3
On Tuesday night I went swimminf after the gym. Swim Session 3. I was diong it slightly different than before, as there was some kicking in the last 800m set… I just did 8 x 100m alternating between FC swim … Continue reading
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WK 17 – Monday – 27th Weights before swimming
So I decided it was about time I got back to the gym to do some weights… the last time I was in the gym…I did about 2 exercises then got fed up and went to Spin Fit… (2 weeks … Continue reading
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Rehydration worked!!
So.. everytime I went swimming… about 3 hours later I got really cold, then about 12 hours later I got really hot… sweats… tired, horrible feeling. I ususally drink a 500ml energy drink whilst I swim, and drink plenty … Continue reading
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Wk17 – Monday 26th April
So on Monday night I went to the pool and did swim session 2. 3000m of swimming, not using my legs for the majority of it. I did kick a little and when my right foot wasn’t sore I kept … Continue reading
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Ankle exercises
Here are some exercises I found for my ankle… fingers crossed they help! Ankle CirclesSit on the floor with your legs stretched out in front of you. Move your ankle from side to side, up and down and around … Continue reading
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Wk 17 – on the mend?
So… my ankle is on the mend, but still sore… it’s been 2.5 weeks since I fell over it and it does feel a little stronger, but I still can’t run on it. I didn’t do much last week.. … Continue reading
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Wk 16 – week of rest… :-(
So I haven’t updated this for a while… I’m afraid my ankle and back got the better of me and by Friday night my ankle was swollen and sore. I found I had torn a ligament in my foot … Continue reading
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Wk15 – Body pump
Ankle seems to be getting better… its still a little sore on the outside but not so much that I can’t walk and do other things carefully. Went to bodypump as usual tonight… just took it easy. Lighter than … Continue reading
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