Falling down doesn't have to mean you can't get back up...

Two weeks ago I was feeling incredibly motivated, strong, empowered. By my work, my workouts, the Crossfit Towson community I've become a part of... And now I'm spending the next 8 or so months recovering from ACL reconstruction surgery. It was bound to happen, I first injured it back in 2001 before my final hockey season at UD. And to think about not being able to play sports recreationally or competitively with my kids, despite being in athlete shape, was wearing on me. I asked for a sign to help my decision. Then in the midst of potty-training lil JJ I knelt down and leaned back in my heels and pop! Hardly walking for 3 days was a good sign I was headed to the OR sooner rather than later. 

So here I am. Surgery Friday at noon, lots of good strong meds, rest, elevation and ice all weekend, and by Monday evening I was back in the weight room at TU, working the ol' upper body. I keep telling people I'm as motivated as I've ever been so why not back that up?

Sleeping on our couch could be more comfortable, and I'm certain I'm making it smell funny :) but I also get to take advantage of a much-needed week off from work, and enjoy a quiet house that I never really get to appreciate anymore. The most troubling part of this is staying motivated on the nutrition side of things, but after I'm off most of the medicine and am not as concerned with getting sick from an empty stomach I think I'll be okay.

Workout 10/7:

Strict press (bar) 

Front x 8 -- 15 leg raises on bench

Behind x 8 -- 15 leg raises on bench

Front x 8 -- 10 incline push-ups on bench

Behind x 8 -- 10 incline push-ups onbench

2 sets each:

Alt DB Curls x 12 (15) -- bent over DB fly x 10 (15)

2 sets each:

EZ bar rev curl x 20 -- OH EZ bar tricep press x 20

Straight leg sit-ups x 20

Oblique twists x 20

Straight leg sit-ups x 20

PVC work

Band stretching

Peg pull-ups x 10

Inverted rows x 30