End of 30min test
This was my second visit to the OMI and another great week and more progress. After a few weeks of training back with the rowing coaches it was time to go back for another intensive week of physio, S&C, and bikes.
The days start at 9am and finish at 4.30pm so it's pretty tough but you make lots of progress so it's all worth while.
There has been big improvements in the last few weeks and so I was mentally up for a good week. I had some more amazing physio sessions getting my neural system firing and motor pathways working again. This is such a critical part of my development as without the correct motor patterns I cannot move forward. I have some great new exercises to challenge me and Julia had my mind working as hard as my body.
The days start at 9am and finish at 4.30pm so it's pretty tough but you make lots of progress so it's all worth while.
There has been big improvements in the last few weeks and so I was mentally up for a good week. I had some more amazing physio sessions getting my neural system firing and motor pathways working again. This is such a critical part of my development as without the correct motor patterns I cannot move forward. I have some great new exercises to challenge me and Julia had my mind working as hard as my body.
Pushed passed the limits
AFTER 30MIN MAX BIKE LT 10mmol - that hurt lots - This was as much mentally challenging as it was physically but knowing i had great support around me that i trusted 100% meant i could push 100%
My back needs so much work right now. I am re-learning to walk and that it massively challenging my back, which then gets very tight as I have spent the last month lying on it in a hospital bed.
It was another good week of S&C with Ben and Neil, the rowing S&C coach, came over to watch the lifting. Its great having two sets of eyes on what's going on and it makes you work even harder.
My back needs so much work right now. I am re-learning to walk and that it massively challenging my back, which then gets very tight as I have spent the last month lying on it in a hospital bed.
It was another good week of S&C with Ben and Neil, the rowing S&C coach, came over to watch the lifting. Its great having two sets of eyes on what's going on and it makes you work even harder.
Back in July first time on bike
First bike back and I could hardly move the pedals and one month on I am pushing past the body and minds limits.
I have done some more psychology work with Tigi, and had an amazing massage from Sarah today. I felt I really needed that to recover from the 30min max bike test. I managed to score 20watts higher than last week. Check the photos and videos out, they're not pretty but it's all good stuff getting me on the road back to full fitness. It is hard to believe that four weeks ago I was still on a walking stick.
I am making great progress across the board and none of this would be possible without all the great help from the EIS and GB Rowing,so a big thank you to all support staff.
I had a slightly funny moment last Sunday when I tried to wave at a my friend Foshers as I stepped off the pavement. My legs gave way and I fell over...It's a reminder of what I went through and that my body is far from back to normal. My mind is months ahead of my body but my body keeps sending little reminders about the double surgery.
I have done some more psychology work with Tigi, and had an amazing massage from Sarah today. I felt I really needed that to recover from the 30min max bike test. I managed to score 20watts higher than last week. Check the photos and videos out, they're not pretty but it's all good stuff getting me on the road back to full fitness. It is hard to believe that four weeks ago I was still on a walking stick.
I am making great progress across the board and none of this would be possible without all the great help from the EIS and GB Rowing,so a big thank you to all support staff.
I had a slightly funny moment last Sunday when I tried to wave at a my friend Foshers as I stepped off the pavement. My legs gave way and I fell over...It's a reminder of what I went through and that my body is far from back to normal. My mind is months ahead of my body but my body keeps sending little reminders about the double surgery.
20 min into the test - only 4 weeks since starting more intense rehab/ training and coming off walking sticks- The pain was so much, but the desire was more. It was a long way since that first time on the bike in Aviemore. I was still very weak, but now I could push my body and that feeling was amazing. My heart rate was over 190bpm and the scores were shocking but I new deep down that I was going to win the fight
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