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I can walk without a major limp. #twit2fit

Posted on February 21, 2009 by Thomas Powell

The left piriformis bursa is still pretty ticked off, and I now I have a little left hip flexor pain, but I can mostly walk normally on a 600 mg dose of Advil.  That’s pretty good, considering that last week … Continue reading →

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Strength Training and Stretching Workout #twit2fit

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Thomas Powell

I don’t like strength training or stretching, but I am unable to do any walking, elliptical, stairs, or biking due to my piriformis bursitis… RunningAHEAD – Strings_n_88keys’s log: View Workout. (Raised Leg) Ball Pushups 8×37, 296 total.  12,152 since 12/27/2008. … Continue reading →

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Finished pushups and some other strengthening #twit2fit

Posted on February 14, 2009 by Thomas Powell

8  x 36 pushups, 288 total.  10,980 since 12/27/2008 3 sets AROM lumbar bridging w/ alt leg (10 each leg) I still need to do some prescribed stretching today. Related Posts Marathon Training plan and Pushups Plan #twit2fit Smart Coach … Continue reading →

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10000 pushups!!! 282 Pushups + Strength Workout #twit2fit

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Thomas Powell

I decided to use the downtime in between pushup sets to do the physical therapy exercises. 8 sets of 32 pushups + 1 set of 26 for 282 pushups total.  That makes 10,122 pushups since 12/27/2008. 3 sets AROM lumbar … Continue reading →

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I still almost broke out a 6:30 mile.

Posted on August 20, 2008 by Thomas Powell

Given today’s diagnosis and advice from the doctor’s office, I biked on the blasted stationary bike. StairMaster bike @ 20 resistance, 11.33 miles in 30 minutes (aerobic program)… last attempt was 10.88 miles, but I didn’t run before this attempt. … Continue reading →

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