It has been three months since my last post that "celebrated" my ski accident and first knee surgery.
A lot happened since then.
First of all, I took a membership in a local gym. I went for the BIG one, something new to me. Music, TV screens, rows of treadmills, elliptical and bikes, classes I never heard of and TONS of fit and good looking people.
A little intimidating first but ultimately a great decision that I haven't regretted at all.
I met with a trainer twice, that's part of the membership package. If I could spend more money, I would get a trainer. That was really cool to have someone tailoring a program just for me. A mix of core exercises, leg and arms, and the mandatory cardio.
I go almost every day and if my knee feels sometimes stiff, especially when we got colder or rainier weather, I regained strength and I'm happy about it.
I walk more and I'm planning a hike with my hiking buddy who has been so patient!
We walk once a week on Sundays mostly and cover between 5 to 10 miles.
Will I be exactly how I was? Not sure.
But today I listened to an inspirational talk from Ronan Tynan and watching this energetic and charismatic man who was born with a serious leg defect and still managed to compete in the Olympics after he decided to be amputated, I felt like I should not even mention my knee anymore.
Spring is definitely here with temperatures already in the high 70s here in Central California and I can't wait for my summer to start.
My plan to go to France see my parents was canceled last year since I couldn't walk well. It is now time to catch up with that. Then my family will be in Maine and as I read my older posts, I know I came a long way.
So to my new knee and new adventures!
