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Friday Aug 31, 2012 #
Note
(injured)
So… This is it…. No more tomorrows! The Big Dance. The Ultimate. The Granny. The SuperCoach Grand Final weekend!
There are lots of names that it has, but at the end of the day, this is the one that you want to win (assuming you made it)! All of the scrambling that I have done throughout the year leaves me at this point. Luckily I have a couple of trades still squirrelled away and even a bit of cash in the bank.
I have an interest in the Grand Final of 5 leagues this weekend. Mason and Torren are the official coaches of some of these, but I'm claiming the "Mark Thompson" senior assistant role. Come Sunday night, I hope to be holding at least a couple of virtual trophies aloft!
There are lots of names that it has, but at the end of the day, this is the one that you want to win (assuming you made it)! All of the scrambling that I have done throughout the year leaves me at this point. Luckily I have a couple of trades still squirrelled away and even a bit of cash in the bank.
I have an interest in the Grand Final of 5 leagues this weekend. Mason and Torren are the official coaches of some of these, but I'm claiming the "Mark Thompson" senior assistant role. Come Sunday night, I hope to be holding at least a couple of virtual trophies aloft!
Catching Features 1:00:00 [0]
Even with a clean run I am way behind the leaders in Catching Features. How do they do it?
Thursday Aug 30, 2012 #
Catching Features 1:00:00 [0] ***
One day I'll learn how to be good at this game, but for now I'll just be content with finding all of the controls and finishing near the tail of the field.
C • Now 2
Tuesday Aug 28, 2012 #
Note
(injured)
So far, so good. I had no pain last night after experiencing soreness at about 5am every night for the past 5 weeks.
Here are some arthroscope pictures of my right medial meniscus tears.
The first 3 show the tears. The bottom right is the smoothed repair.
Here are some arthroscope pictures of my right medial meniscus tears.
The first 3 show the tears. The bottom right is the smoothed repair.
Monday Aug 27, 2012 #
Note
(injured)
Surgery today
Right knee arthroscopy with Mr Andrew McQueen at The Avenue Private Hospital in Windsor.
A 6:30am check in made for an early start to the day, but at least everything was very efficient at this time of the day - from traffic on the road to wait items for the administration items at hospital.
I was first up in theatre at 8am and put under a general anaesthetic. The worst part was the huge needle to put my drip in. I was glad when I fell asleep as my arm was really painful.
Anne said that I woke around 9am and started mumbling to her, but I don't recall anything until about 9:20am. I hope that I didn't promise her anything during that time!
The surgeon explained that I had good reason to complain about knee pain. There were a couple of tears to the medial meniscus that are now smoothed out. He said that I should be happy with the outcome and back into jogging after a couple of weeks. He suggested that for my longetivity in orienteering that I probably should avoid long distance training on hard surfaces. So maybe marathons are not the best for me, and I should stick to orienteering.
The surgeon also had a look at my fractured patella from 1997. The good news is that it looks smooth and is not likely to cause ongoing problems.
I was able to walk out with no pain, but my knee will probably be sore tonight after the anaesthetic wears off. Dr Peter Larkins recommends crutches for support over the first few days for knee arthroscopes.
Structurally, everything is sound. My knee will just take a few days to settle after having a couple of incisions and instruments poking around in there.
After 7 days I can try some cycling and see how it feels. Until then I've got some exercises to keep the muscles around my knee moving.
Right knee arthroscopy with Mr Andrew McQueen at The Avenue Private Hospital in Windsor.
A 6:30am check in made for an early start to the day, but at least everything was very efficient at this time of the day - from traffic on the road to wait items for the administration items at hospital.
I was first up in theatre at 8am and put under a general anaesthetic. The worst part was the huge needle to put my drip in. I was glad when I fell asleep as my arm was really painful.
Anne said that I woke around 9am and started mumbling to her, but I don't recall anything until about 9:20am. I hope that I didn't promise her anything during that time!
The surgeon explained that I had good reason to complain about knee pain. There were a couple of tears to the medial meniscus that are now smoothed out. He said that I should be happy with the outcome and back into jogging after a couple of weeks. He suggested that for my longetivity in orienteering that I probably should avoid long distance training on hard surfaces. So maybe marathons are not the best for me, and I should stick to orienteering.
The surgeon also had a look at my fractured patella from 1997. The good news is that it looks smooth and is not likely to cause ongoing problems.
I was able to walk out with no pain, but my knee will probably be sore tonight after the anaesthetic wears off. Dr Peter Larkins recommends crutches for support over the first few days for knee arthroscopes.
Structurally, everything is sound. My knee will just take a few days to settle after having a couple of incisions and instruments poking around in there.
After 7 days I can try some cycling and see how it feels. Until then I've got some exercises to keep the muscles around my knee moving.
Sunday Aug 26, 2012 #
8 AM
Cycling 2:17:30 [2] 51.11 km (22.3 kph) +154m
(injured)
Long ride on my mountain bike - my last major exercise for a week or two.
Up Darebin Creek, along the Ring Road, and back down Merri creek, including a detour to the extravagant footbridge over the Hume Freeway bypass.
In to surgery tomorrow for an arthroscopy to repair my torn medial meniscus in my right knee. I'll be out of competition for 4-6 weeks but hopefully the knee pain will be gone.
In other news, I made the SuperCoach grand final in 6 leagues this year (4 as assistant coach for Mason and 1 as assistant coach for Torren). Torren won his Preliminary final 2369 to 2368 - equivalent to one hit-out! He plays Mason in the grand final next week. I can see tears coming from one of them :-)
Up Darebin Creek, along the Ring Road, and back down Merri creek, including a detour to the extravagant footbridge over the Hume Freeway bypass.
In to surgery tomorrow for an arthroscopy to repair my torn medial meniscus in my right knee. I'll be out of competition for 4-6 weeks but hopefully the knee pain will be gone.
In other news, I made the SuperCoach grand final in 6 leagues this year (4 as assistant coach for Mason and 1 as assistant coach for Torren). Torren won his Preliminary final 2369 to 2368 - equivalent to one hit-out! He plays Mason in the grand final next week. I can see tears coming from one of them :-)
Thursday Aug 23, 2012 #
Note
(injured)
In Adelaide today for my Grandmother's funeral. She was 95. A nice private family ceremony in Norwood.
The good news is that my arthroscopy is booked for Monday 6:30am at The Avenue Private Hospital.
The good news is that my arthroscopy is booked for Monday 6:30am at The Avenue Private Hospital.
Wednesday Aug 22, 2012 #
1 PM
Cycling 22:26 [2] 6.32 km (16.9 kph) +37m
6 PM
Cycling 30:08 [2] 6.77 km (13.5 kph) +29m
Tuesday Aug 21, 2012 #
Note
(injured)
Referral to knee surgeon for a likely arthoscopy. Luckily I can get in to see him tomorrow morning.
MRI - vertical and radial tear of the medial meniscus body measuring 0.3 x 1.2 cm.
The doctor was a bit concerned by some missing cartilage on my patella, but was happier when I explained that this was likely due to my patella fracture in 1997, and I have been running on it for 15 years with no issues.
MRI - vertical and radial tear of the medial meniscus body measuring 0.3 x 1.2 cm.
The doctor was a bit concerned by some missing cartilage on my patella, but was happier when I explained that this was likely due to my patella fracture in 1997, and I have been running on it for 15 years with no issues.
8 AM
Cycling 19:08 [2] 6.63 km (20.8 kph) +35m
5 PM
Cycling 26:08 [2] 6.74 km (15.5 kph) +48m
Monday Aug 20, 2012 #
Note
I spent about 15 minutes in an MRI machine at Prahran. They gave me lots of images of my knee, which mean very little to me.
Hopefully the doctor can make sense of them tomorrow morning.
Hopefully the doctor can make sense of them tomorrow morning.
8 AM
Cycling 21:34 [2] 6.67 km (18.6 kph) +36m
5 PM
Cycling 23:00 [2] 6.7 km (17.5 kph)
Sunday Aug 19, 2012 #
11 AM
Orienteering 36:48 [1] 2.69 km (13:41 / km) +38m 12:47 / km
Shadowing Sophie on the 3rd leg of the Arthur team at the relays.
It was quite challenging for a novice course, with many decisions required and numerous extra controls.
I think that all of the M/W10s that finished the course did a fantastic job.
It was quite challenging for a novice course, with many decisions required and numerous extra controls.
I think that all of the M/W10s that finished the course did a fantastic job.
Friday Aug 17, 2012 #
8 AM
Cycling 20:48 [2] 6.58 km (19.0 kph) +35m
(injured)
I happened to find Jasmine riding in on the same road as me from her new place in Northcote.
She made some comment about my bike that I didn't quite catch - probably that my mountain bike looks a bit out of place on the road. I guess I could get a faster commuter bike, but at least the mountain bike gives me a decent workout.
We had a nice chat riding along, but I had to wait for her a bit going up Napier St.
She made some comment about my bike that I didn't quite catch - probably that my mountain bike looks a bit out of place on the road. I guess I could get a faster commuter bike, but at least the mountain bike gives me a decent workout.
We had a nice chat riding along, but I had to wait for her a bit going up Napier St.
4 PM
Cycling 1:07:00 [3] 16.81 km (15.1 kph) +102m
Thursday Aug 16, 2012 #
Note
(injured)
Initial diagnosis from Melbourne Sports Medicine Centre: possible medial meniscus tear
Referral for an MRI on Monday at Victoria House Medical Imaging (where I will probably bump into a few footballers).
Follow up with Dr David Velten on Tuesday to review.
Likely outcome may be keyhole surgery to repair the damaged meniscus and out of competittion for 4-6 weeks.
Referral for an MRI on Monday at Victoria House Medical Imaging (where I will probably bump into a few footballers).
Follow up with Dr David Velten on Tuesday to review.
Likely outcome may be keyhole surgery to repair the damaged meniscus and out of competittion for 4-6 weeks.
9 AM
Cycling 20:52 [2] 6.31 km (18.1 kph) +37m
4 PM
Cycling 23:07 [2] 6.94 km (18.0 kph) +42m
Wednesday Aug 15, 2012 #
8 AM
Cycling 20:51 [2] 6.58 km (18.9 kph) +36m
5 PM
Cycling 19:35 [2] 6.55 km (20.1 kph) +40m
Tuesday Aug 14, 2012 #
8 AM
Cycling 22:00 [2] 6.6 km (18.0 kph)
5 PM
Cycling 23:00 [2] 6.6 km (17.2 kph) +1m
Monday Aug 13, 2012 #
Note
Sports doctors are useless. I can't get in to see anyone until Thursday.
8 AM
Cycling 21:02 [2] 6.09 km (17.4 kph) +36m
5 PM
Cycling 22:00 [2] 6.6 km (18.0 kph) +20m
Sunday Aug 12, 2012 #
Note
(injured)
14.5km was going to be too much for my knee and may set me back further, so I had to make the tough decision to sit and watch.
I think I need to stay off running now to give myself a chance of getting to the state and national champs in September. It's going to be tough to keep some fitness, but I don't have much choice now.
My dream of a sub 2:50 marathon is pretty much gone now, so perhaps another year.
I think I need to stay off running now to give myself a chance of getting to the state and national champs in September. It's going to be tough to keep some fitness, but I don't have much choice now.
My dream of a sub 2:50 marathon is pretty much gone now, so perhaps another year.
Saturday Aug 11, 2012 #
7 PM
Orienteering race (Night race) 28:55 [5] 5.25 km (5:30 / km) +2m 5:30 / km
(injured)
NOL Night Race
Bachelor, NT
Loop 1
Loop 2
Loop 3
It was great to be part of the first ever NOL night race.
My knee was very stiff in the morning, but after some swimming it was good enough to run slowly. On the first lap I couldn't keep with the leaders with some soreness. By the second loop it had warmed up nicely. On the third I tried to go faster to catch Dave Meyer, but it got sore again and I couldn't race hard to the end.
I had a good battle with Jimbo over the whole course, but he got me when it counted. Good job Jim!
Happy with 6th place given my injury.
Bachelor, NT
Loop 1
Loop 2
Loop 3
It was great to be part of the first ever NOL night race.
My knee was very stiff in the morning, but after some swimming it was good enough to run slowly. On the first lap I couldn't keep with the leaders with some soreness. By the second loop it had warmed up nicely. On the third I tried to go faster to catch Dave Meyer, but it got sore again and I couldn't race hard to the end.
I had a good battle with Jimbo over the whole course, but he got me when it counted. Good job Jim!
Happy with 6th place given my injury.
Orienteering warm up/down 10:00 [1] 1.5 km (6:40 / km)
Friday Aug 10, 2012 #
5 PM
Orienteering race 16:50 [5] *** 3.74 km (4:30 / km)
spiked:19/20c (injured)
NOL Sprint Darwin
My knee wasn't great in the warm up, but by the time I made it to the start line it was good enough to run at a solid pace. It would probably not stand up to full sprint speed though.
At this pace I nailed all of the controls in the campus, and was just 2 seconds behind 3rd. On the way to 16 I tried to increase my speed for the easy legs, but I jarred my knee. I had to hobble through the last 1500m, and it hurt through the soft sand dunes. Luckily I was able to hang on to 4th, but I lost significant time in running speed.
My knee wasn't great in the warm up, but by the time I made it to the start line it was good enough to run at a solid pace. It would probably not stand up to full sprint speed though.
At this pace I nailed all of the controls in the campus, and was just 2 seconds behind 3rd. On the way to 16 I tried to increase my speed for the easy legs, but I jarred my knee. I had to hobble through the last 1500m, and it hurt through the soft sand dunes. Luckily I was able to hang on to 4th, but I lost significant time in running speed.
Orienteering warm up/down 15:00 [1] 2.0 km (7:30 / km)
Wednesday Aug 8, 2012 #
8 AM
Cycling 21:42 [2] 6.65 km (18.4 kph) +36m
Tuesday Aug 7, 2012 #
Note
It's a pity about Michael Diamond overnight in the trap shooting medal round. He made Adam Scott's last 4 holes at the British Open look good. Diamond shot 125/125 in qualifying, and then went on to shoot only 20/25 in the final and lose by one target.
8 AM
Cycling 25:00 [2] 6.5 km (15.6 kph)
A funny article from The Onion which reminds me why my non-running friends' eyes glaze over if I start talking about running:
http://www.theonion.com/articles/im-truly-sorry-fo...
http://www.theonion.com/articles/im-truly-sorry-fo...
12 PM
Running 1:00:29 11.21 km (5:24 / km) +138m 5:05 / km
4 x 1500m at 80%
I wanted to try to run at orienteering race speed to see what may be possible this weekend. I managed to get through the session, but I was restricted in the first part of each rep as my knee didn't like stopping.
I now plan to rest for the next couple of days to give myself the best chance of starting on Friday. I should be able to run, but the question will be how hard I can push myself without too much pain.
I wanted to try to run at orienteering race speed to see what may be possible this weekend. I managed to get through the session, but I was restricted in the first part of each rep as my knee didn't like stopping.
I now plan to rest for the next couple of days to give myself the best chance of starting on Friday. I should be able to run, but the question will be how hard I can push myself without too much pain.
5 PM
Cycling 24:12 [2] 6.59 km (16.3 kph) +26m
Monday Aug 6, 2012 #
8 AM
Cycling 27:15 [2] 6.33 km (13.9 kph) +6m
5 PM
Cycling 25:00 [2] 6.5 km (15.6 kph)
Sunday Aug 5, 2012 #
11 AM
Orienteering 41:13 [4] *** 6.98 km (5:54 / km) +168m 5:16 / km
MelBushO Event 6
You Yangs
Fitness test for Darwin.
After another few days rest my knee was about 80%. It is much stronger and I could run at a solid pace with little discomfort.
It is still a little sore when jumping over logs or having to lift my right leg high. It's not ideal, but it should be good enough to get on the plane to Darwin on Thursday.
The course was ok. The mapped vegetation was only a rough guide for what to expect in the terrain. I tried to find the fast running sections on the ground which didn't always take me through the corresponding mapped areas. I lost a couple of minutes on 12, but otherwise it was ok.
You Yangs
Fitness test for Darwin.
After another few days rest my knee was about 80%. It is much stronger and I could run at a solid pace with little discomfort.
It is still a little sore when jumping over logs or having to lift my right leg high. It's not ideal, but it should be good enough to get on the plane to Darwin on Thursday.
The course was ok. The mapped vegetation was only a rough guide for what to expect in the terrain. I tried to find the fast running sections on the ground which didn't always take me through the corresponding mapped areas. I lost a couple of minutes on 12, but otherwise it was ok.
Cycling 49:19 [1] 7.0 km (8.5 kph) +49m
You Yangs MTB trail #17 with Mason and Torren.
It was the boys first MTB ride and they had a great time. The trail was flat and safe, but interesting enough for the boys to enjoy.
It was the boys first MTB ride and they had a great time. The trail was flat and safe, but interesting enough for the boys to enjoy.
Saturday Aug 4, 2012 #
11 AM
Cycling hills 1:12:16 [4] 21.79 km (18.1 kph) +249m
Yarra Boulevard Kew
Friday Aug 3, 2012 #
Note
I'm not happy with a 70% knee. I hope that it can recover further with a few more days off running before Darwin.
My running fitness may suffer, but first I need to be able to run without pain.
My running fitness may suffer, but first I need to be able to run without pain.
8 AM
Cycling 22:23 [2] 6.65 km (17.8 kph) +36m
4 PM
Cycling 25:36 [2] 6.99 km (16.4 kph) +44m
Thursday Aug 2, 2012 #
9 AM
Cycling 23:21 [2] 6.33 km (16.3 kph) +36m
12 PM
Running 40:00 [3] 8.0 km (5:00 / km)
Still a bit sore when running, but my knee is feeling stronger.
5 PM
Cycling 25:13 [2] 6.44 km (15.3 kph) +18m
Wednesday Aug 1, 2012 #
8 AM
Cycling 21:01 [2] 6.21 km (17.7 kph) +24m
12 PM
Running 42:08 [2] 7.22 km (5:50 / km) +111m 5:25 / km
My knee was fine when walking, although it was a bit uncomfortable when running. I pulled up well afterwards though, so I'll persist.
5 PM
Cycling 32:31 [2] 8.94 km (16.5 kph) +59m