So, I tossed on the lycra shorts with a huge pad in the crotch and jumped on the bike. My first goal was to just get some training in. My second goal was to hopefully loosen up my knees some. Both were accomplished because I rode for an easy 30 minutes. It was only 8 miles (16mph avg) but my legs immediately felt better. I took a quick shower and then sat down on the couch and iced the knees again. I am going to try to both run and swim tomorrow.
Over the last week when I was sick I was doing some reading up on vitamins to take for joint soreness and have since started taking Glucosamine. Supposedly Glucosamine helps with strengthening cartilage and lubricating joints, in particular the knees. So, I figure why not give it a try? I have also started taking Fish Oil. Fish Oil is loaded with Omega-3 Fatty Acids which has compelling evidence in favor of preventing cardiovascular disease. Another benefit is that Fish Oil helps reduce inflammation in muscles and bone ... aka - arthritis! Well, I have a bunch on inflammation going on in my legs and with all the broken bones I have had the Fish Oil seems like something I should not be lacking!
Sidebar ....
I am watching "Field of Dreams" right now. This is one of my favorite sports movies of all time (Disclosure: I am a HUGE baseball fan and stat geek). Anytime I come across it randomly being aired I have to watch even though I own the DVD. I have probably seen this movie 50 times and yet still enjoy every viewing. The scene at the end when Ray (Kevin Costner) and his father, "Hey Da...ad, wanna have a catch .." just gets me every single time. That scene combined with the mysticism and history of baseball makes, in my opinion, just a perfect film.
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Tomorrow is a 40 minute run and a 40 minute swim.
Thanks for Reading,
Jeff
