Over the last few weeks I have been utilizing a Veterans Administration referral to do some much overdue Physical therapy. Sprained my left ankle in Ranger School and it has the tendency to role on the smallest of pebbles. I also lost two tris on this year’s schedule (one that I pre registered for) do to my right knee filling up with fluid do to over use. I always believed that my hamstrings were too tight and have focused all my efforts on stretching them for years but it turns out that it has always been tight IT bands. My therapist has started to isolate the injury with exercises (primarily for the ankle) and consistent attempts to get my IT band to release through her forced stretching. I am feeling sorry for her because despite her best efforts she has not got a release. But I feel so bad because it looks like she has not enjoyed doing it, but she keeps a nice disposition and a smile and goes right to the ultra sound.
To return to the subject I have discovered an awesome new product by a company called CW-X (http://cw-x.com/Default.aspx). They have developed performance tights that provide stabilization for your joints. I have previously used their calf length tights with great success but I discovered their full length expert series and I am blown away by their support. It basically raps your knee and IT band with love as well as providing support to your calf muscles. I cycles on my trainer today and verified that performance tights definitely reduce muscle fatigue. I felt tired but the customary stiffness was completely absent. I was cruising. I pushed way too hard and started to hyperventilate (which is common for me on the move but not stationary) because I did not recognize how hard I was pushing myself cardio wise. On the bike my legs always get tire before by heart, well before I discovered these tights. They rule something fierce.
Also my friend (that I have never met) Mike Erwin sent me my Team Red White and Blue race Jersey and Hat. That was the true inspiration for my ride. I slept through today’s alarm and missed army PT so I needed to work out anyway. I am excited to get out and start spreading awareness and hopefully we can raise some money to help out struggling Vets. I think I am going to run a turkey trot on Sunday just to spread some awareness. Running for this cause makes me want to get out as much as I can. You can learn more at their website and soon you can show support buy purchasing your own T-shirt (http://teamrwb.com/). New running stuff is awesome and I am stoked to be running on a good team.
It’s our turn
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