Hamstring Update: Getting Better

Well, it has been nearly a week since my first blog post about my road to recovery. Things have been going pretty well. I was pretty sore after lifting weights last week which further solidified how out of shape I had become. Since that session, I have managed a few more Pilates sessions and a few more bike rides. In fact, I did a group ride on Saturday that was pretty intense. It had been ages since I rode with people and I had to concentrate the whole time in order to not get dropped on descents and climbs. Those guys really fly!

I have also started some other rehab activities. I discovered that my quads were like stone and have started using the foam roller to try to loosen them up as much as possible. I find this helps with my hamstring woes. I also was able to incorporate some compression into my day which also helps. 

On Sunday, I went to Poor Farm and walked on the trails. After about 40 minutes or so of walking, I found myself on the track at the high school that buts up to the park. I decided to do some gentle drills on the track and after some additional warmups, I did some very gentle short runs. I jogged for about 100 meters and then walked some. I repeated that several times and worked in some other drills. I took it real easy and short. 

Monday, I got up at 5 AM to go swim. It has been ages since I have been to the pool. In the past, I have found that as soon as I stop swimming, I get injured. It seems that swimming helps me stay limber and seems to have a injury preventative effect on my body. I am signed up for another early session tomorrow morning. 

Tonight, I am going to return to the Yoga mat for an hour class with Yogi Kelly. I have been taking Yoga classes on and off with Kelly for many years and always feel great afterwards. I will cook an early dinner for Melissa and I and then do Kelly's Zoom class. I really enjoy the convenience of the online class. 

Overall, I would say my hamstring is 75% better. So I am moving in the right direction. Here is hoping I keep moving that way.