Balance. I can go up and straight back down, or I can go up, over and fall flat on my back. Heh.
I understand the frustration with the hip because I’ve had my share of injuries. You just have to accept and acknowledge it, work on your rehab and focus on something you can do rather than what you can’t. Right now I can’t do my gymnastics or any upper body training because of my stupid arm, but I’m looking at it as an opportunity to focus on my neglected legs. When a door closes, a window opens.
Start with your back to the wall, put your hands down in front of you and walk your feet up.
okay. thanks. i wasn’t sure how to go about it…
i think i’m just nervous because my toes / feet aren’t very mobile and so i’m worried about smashing into the ground at an awkward angle. i expect that once i have experience with small tumbles going okay i’ll develop the confidence for bigger ones.
i’m sure that once your hip is properly better it won’t take long at all for you to build back your running.
Fak yeah on the bench PR! And it’s so great to read that your training has become a source of positivity and overall awesomeness. Keep up the momentum and keep killing bitch!
Handstands are lovely as always. Damn you make those look easy!
Excellent job on the DL PR! 300 is yours!
And fuck you and your pullups. ok? kidding. No really, fuck you. 
That pullup routine sounds brutal. Nice work on those DLs. You certainly killed it! Can’t wait to see that 300.
Hey, don’t feel bad about the 3 mile run. That is far more than my hip would tolerate on any regular basis.
Nikki: I just enjoy the running. It will always be a part of my routine even if it is arguably counter indicated for some of my goals. I don’t want to lose so much conditioning that I have to start completely over with it. I’m hopeful the hip is going to let me start adding some miles back. And so far, so good.
Arachne: I’ve never had hip problems before. I thought I had figured out the movement pattern that was hurting me, but I’m less sure about that now. And DLs are now on my possible suspect list. I’ve cut the running mileage down substantially. I haven’t been squatting. I’ve backed off gymnastics. The only thing I haven’t toned down is DLing and after Dling on Tues my hips flared up. I’m getting better, but the hips still need to be negotiated.
N8tive: Thanks. But, I think you have me beat on the running. At least for right now. I hope to be picking up the intensity with that again soon. Want to race?
Cal: That’s good news that you don’t have trouble kicking to verticle. You just need to tighten up. Squeeze your core tight, keep your back hollow. Get rid of any arch. You’ll get it with practice. And I know you’re right about the injuries. I’m starting to think I’m just out of balance. Too strong on the DL too weak on the squat. I’ve got to start bringing up my weak spots. And squats are a big one for me.
Thanks Masch. And fuck you too. But really, as far as athletic talent goes, being good at pullups is a pretty useless gift. I’m not quick or explosive and my hand eye coordination sucks, but I can pull my chin up over a bar more times than the average joe. Good for fucking me! And I’m sorry to tell you, that you don’t suck at pull ups either.
Alexus: It’s okay to wear your sneakers when you practice handstands if you think they’ll help protect your feet and ankles. The good thing about the wall work is that it is a nice way to develop the strength you need–you walk your hands back towards the wall to get your legs more vertical and then walk your hands away from the wall to come back down–safely. Make your upper body do the work.
Veggie: I think the hip is coming around. And I think more and more that running is not a problem with my hip–which makes me happy. The strength training may do more for my body. But running feeds my soul and it’s not something I ever want to lose the ability to do.
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Training today: 10k run done in just under an hour. Hip felt pretty good.
Hip Rehab stuff: Tkes and other balance type shit I’m trying out. Still trying to get to 100%.
Awesome running! Glad the hip is holding up.
There is a use it or loose it factor. I feel like I still have my cardio endurance pretty much in tact, but my joints seem like they are a lot more touchy. I’m trying to recondition myself to run again after basically taking a year off. I’ll try to gradually build up to where I was without injuring the ankles and knees. I ran injury free for years, so it’s weird to have to think about it. My body has definitely retooled.
Happy Mother’s Day Nadia!
Happy Mother’s Day!
Very much so, Powerpuff. I can go out after not running for months and do three miles. My cardio endurance is pretty damned good, the muscular endurance, not so much. Once I get past a certain point my legs just go “oh hell no” and sieze up. I can push myself to keep going but it’s very unpleasant. I’m going to keep doing the unilateral leg work and see if I can sort out my imbalances.
Good news on your pain free 10K, Nadia. Let’s hope it stays that way!
Puff and Mim: Thanks for the mother’s day wishes. Right now I’m waiting in bed for my breakfast. My son is making it. Can’t wait. My mother’s day gift is a floor balance beam. The perfect gift. My husband and son are making it together and my daughter and I will get to play on it when it’s done. HOpe you guys have a great day too.
Thanks Cal. I’m going to try to sort out my imbalances too. It would be really nice to not have to worry about breaking all of the time. But maybe that’s the reward for being active at our ages.
Oh uh Breakfast is served!
no, just another day here…
blah
have a good one.
Aww Happy Mother’s Day Nadia. So cute that your boys made an awesome gift for you =D
your family sounds uber cute
looking forward to see your gift in a vid.
That is wonderful that your hip isn’t bothered by the running. Since you deadlift conventional, I wouldn’t have guessed that this would be a hip aggravator. Usually the sumo stance is plugged as a hip destroyer.
Ah well. I’m also resigned to the reality that I don’t get to do everything I want to do. Sucks donkeyballs.
Floor balance beam! This will provide video entertainment for us all. Excellent!
[quote]Nadia Comeandeat wrote:
Right now I’m waiting in bed for my breakfast. My son is making it. Can’t wait. My mother’s day gift is a floor balance beam. The perfect gift. My husband and son are making it together and my daughter and I will get to play on it when it’s done. [/quote]
Ooo fantastic! Yesterday my friend showed me the slackline she had set up in the yard. I bet you would enjoy that.
yeah, i’m happy about the balance beam, too
BALANCE BEAM!!! Oh my god!!! 
I can’t wait for the vids!!!
[quote]brute_fury wrote:
BALANCE BEAM!!! Oh my god!!! I can’t wait for the vids!!! [/quote]
Yes! Yes! Yes! And the family project sounds fun.
Santa brought a homemade balance beam to our house last Christmas. It’s been a big hit. Not with me, though.
And one of these days I’m going to rep DLs. Do like 12 of them in a row in your honor.
Where shall we race too??