3-12-10: Well, I wrapped my hand before the workout. Figured that I didn’t want to drip sweat all over the splinted finger that I would not be able to wash off. The workout was not great. The pinky seemed to create a random mental obstacle. I kept being reminded of the stupid pinky. The pinky did not like sudden movements. The pinky liked to hit the ceiling. The wrapped pinky did not like to help lift my thermos to drink water. The pinky was not a big fan of plank work, though nearing the end I found a good position where I could do plank work without angling my body awkwardly to avoid using the pinky. Next workout I feel I will be better prepared for that tomfoolery.
All that being said, that is the beauty of the Insanity workout. If I am unable to go 100% into an exercise, thankfully another exercise follows that I can push myself twice as hard at. So, even though it was not a great workout, none of these workouts ever feel bad. If this ridiculous injury limits the level of insanity for a little while, I’ll be okay.
I am still amazed that this could take six weeks to heal. I am seeing a doctor next Wednesday, so maybe this outlook will change. What a weird injury. I imagine my self-diagnosis will be that the finger will be healed on 4/1/10 right in time for Sarz’s birthday party. There are many sports that need to be played and a dinky little mallet finger injury isn’t going to stop me.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Insanity Workout Day 66: Day Off Due to Annoyance
3-11-10: Well, I have to say that this dinkiest of dinky injuries is fast becoming quite annoying. Typing is more difficult. I have to do the stupid bag over the hand thing for showers. In addition, due to having to stay up till after midnight cause of the emergency room, having an 8 AM meeting and having plans to see a movie after work, my plan to do a workout today was foiled. At least even Shaun T has this day typically scheduled as a day off.
I wonder how this is going to affect the insanity workout tomorrow.
I wonder how this is going to affect the insanity workout tomorrow.
Insanity Workout Day 65: I Can Beat You With My Pinky! How Mallet Finger Blindsided Me
3-10-2010: Injury obstacle A as described by www.webmd.com: “Commonly an athletic injury, mallet finger occurs when the outermost joint of the finger is injured. Basketball and baseball players routinely experience jammed fingers, but the injury can occur because of a crushing accident on the job or even because of a cut finger while working in the kitchen.
With mallet finger, the tendon on the back of the finger (not the palm side) is separated from the muscles it connects.
Three types of injuries commonly occur:
• The tendon is damaged, but no fractures (bone cracks or breaks) are present.
• The tendon ruptures with a small fracture caused by the force of the injury.
• The tendon ruptures with a large fracture.
If the finger is not broken or cut, or if only a small fracture is present, the doctor applies a splint to the end of the finger so it remains extended. With a splint, the outermost joint on the injured finger is not bendable, but the rest of your finger is bendable. This splint needs to be worn for at least 6 weeks, perhaps longer, to ensure that the tendon is given the best chance of healing.”
So, basketball was going great. I have become more comfortable playing center or manning up on the opposing team’s big man. Actually, in many ways it is much easier than playing guard. They don’t seem to move around as much. Annoy them by continually getting in front of them all the way down the court, then remember to box out and everything is happy wappy.
I noticed my finger was crooked on the bench at some point, but did not think anything of it. After the game, I was considering going to play more basketball at the Troy Center, but instead decided to do the whole emergency room thing like a good boy. This is where I learned of this silly “mallet finger” thingy. So, my pinky is in a splint and I can’t get it wet. Ah well.
I did not do the Insanity workout in the morning. I feel the mallet finger was a curse put forth by Shaun T. That was one too many Wednesday morning workouts missed.
I also did not do a slam dunk test. However, I am grabbing a ridiculous amount of rebounds...good positioning? Yes. But, I’m also feeling good in the magical realm of jumping as well. Unfortunately, my dunk tests will probably be delayed by…well…possibly 6 weeks. Thankfully, I will continue doing insanity to be in excellent position to immediately start slamming as soon as the finger heals. Stupid pinky.
With mallet finger, the tendon on the back of the finger (not the palm side) is separated from the muscles it connects.
Three types of injuries commonly occur:
• The tendon is damaged, but no fractures (bone cracks or breaks) are present.
• The tendon ruptures with a small fracture caused by the force of the injury.
• The tendon ruptures with a large fracture.
If the finger is not broken or cut, or if only a small fracture is present, the doctor applies a splint to the end of the finger so it remains extended. With a splint, the outermost joint on the injured finger is not bendable, but the rest of your finger is bendable. This splint needs to be worn for at least 6 weeks, perhaps longer, to ensure that the tendon is given the best chance of healing.”
So, basketball was going great. I have become more comfortable playing center or manning up on the opposing team’s big man. Actually, in many ways it is much easier than playing guard. They don’t seem to move around as much. Annoy them by continually getting in front of them all the way down the court, then remember to box out and everything is happy wappy.
I noticed my finger was crooked on the bench at some point, but did not think anything of it. After the game, I was considering going to play more basketball at the Troy Center, but instead decided to do the whole emergency room thing like a good boy. This is where I learned of this silly “mallet finger” thingy. So, my pinky is in a splint and I can’t get it wet. Ah well.
I did not do the Insanity workout in the morning. I feel the mallet finger was a curse put forth by Shaun T. That was one too many Wednesday morning workouts missed.
I also did not do a slam dunk test. However, I am grabbing a ridiculous amount of rebounds...good positioning? Yes. But, I’m also feeling good in the magical realm of jumping as well. Unfortunately, my dunk tests will probably be delayed by…well…possibly 6 weeks. Thankfully, I will continue doing insanity to be in excellent position to immediately start slamming as soon as the finger heals. Stupid pinky.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Insanity Workout Day 64: More! More! Okay, Act Now And We'll Also Include Resistance. That's Power and Resistance for $29.95.
3-9-10: Excellent. I love getting the workout done in the morning. If I fail to do so, it is disastrous (exhausted later, no chance for Wed morning workout).
Again, fatigue is setting in a little quicker than it had before. That being said, I am still doing well on about half the exercises of the actual workout.
Right now I am falling somewhere in the 65 range of push-up type exercises. My long-term goal for this particular workout is to get that to well over 100 (maybe 103 or 104).
Next time I do this workout I want to focus on floor sprints. This seems to be an exercise near the end that I run out of energy for or am mentally tired of pushing through. It is also the exercise that has Shaun T's classic lines "You can do it. Keep pushing. I know you can do it. But take a break if you need to." The problem with them is that they follow moving push-ups and there is no reprieve from the plank work. I somehow have to find just a little more mental fortitude to push on through.
Let's see. I haven't talked about food in a while. Eating habits have been quite good of late. Nutrition bars, protein shakes, soup, crackers, fish, chicken, roast beef, and cream of wheat have been the main selections for meals/snacks. I still have difficulties getting enough calories here and there. That being said, as long as I have enough energy in the day, I'm not overly concerned. I am also still consistently eating something before I workout. For the most part, it is usually 30 minutes before working out which seems to be working well.
Tomorrow is basketball. I have to remember to do a jump test. If I forget I will go on Thursday to play/test it out. I can only assume that I can slam by now. I have no idea what is taking so long.
Again, fatigue is setting in a little quicker than it had before. That being said, I am still doing well on about half the exercises of the actual workout.
Right now I am falling somewhere in the 65 range of push-up type exercises. My long-term goal for this particular workout is to get that to well over 100 (maybe 103 or 104).
Next time I do this workout I want to focus on floor sprints. This seems to be an exercise near the end that I run out of energy for or am mentally tired of pushing through. It is also the exercise that has Shaun T's classic lines "You can do it. Keep pushing. I know you can do it. But take a break if you need to." The problem with them is that they follow moving push-ups and there is no reprieve from the plank work. I somehow have to find just a little more mental fortitude to push on through.
Let's see. I haven't talked about food in a while. Eating habits have been quite good of late. Nutrition bars, protein shakes, soup, crackers, fish, chicken, roast beef, and cream of wheat have been the main selections for meals/snacks. I still have difficulties getting enough calories here and there. That being said, as long as I have enough energy in the day, I'm not overly concerned. I am also still consistently eating something before I workout. For the most part, it is usually 30 minutes before working out which seems to be working well.
Tomorrow is basketball. I have to remember to do a jump test. If I forget I will go on Thursday to play/test it out. I can only assume that I can slam by now. I have no idea what is taking so long.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Insanity Workout Day 63: Cardio Rec…Day Off
3-8-10: This is getting to be a bit of a bummer. I do not mind taking the days off, but it is unfortunate that I keep missing the recovery day. I feel that Shaun T has his own very special sadistic purposes for his "recovery" day (that he calls it "recovery" is a form of psychological torture.).
It just keeps happening where Monday mornings become difficult. Today, it was due to the 3:00 AM bedtime from the night before. I did not even try to set the alarm for 5:30...I lost the battle before I even went to bed. I will have to redouble my efforts for whichever evil workout is scheduled for tomorrow.
It just keeps happening where Monday mornings become difficult. Today, it was due to the 3:00 AM bedtime from the night before. I did not even try to set the alarm for 5:30...I lost the battle before I even went to bed. I will have to redouble my efforts for whichever evil workout is scheduled for tomorrow.
Insanity Workout Day 62: If You Can't Stand the Heat, Try Pure Cario
3-7-10: Fascinating. I found myself sucking wind once again today, and sweating profusely much earlier in the workout than normal. Heck, I was saturated before the actual workout even began. I think it has something to do with the change of seasons. I believe it is a couple of degrees warmer in the basement than it has been previously. This fascinates me. I did not anticipate a minor change in temperature causing such a wrinkle in my workout routine. I assume just something I will have to adapt to. But, still, very interesting. They should do a study about this for the planet as well.
I, again, managed to force myself through some of the drills, but by the end, it was hard to find that 15th effort. You see, Shaun T is not satisfied with 2nd efforts. He wants you at the point of breaking. I imagine it varies from person to person. For me it is the 15th effort that does it.
Cardio Abs as a followup is amusing as well. There just isn't any energy left of Cardio Abs. It is amazing how much of it I am actually making it through. Especially that last minute of plank work. I do not understand how my body has anything left for more plank work. Still, good times.
I, again, managed to force myself through some of the drills, but by the end, it was hard to find that 15th effort. You see, Shaun T is not satisfied with 2nd efforts. He wants you at the point of breaking. I imagine it varies from person to person. For me it is the 15th effort that does it.
Cardio Abs as a followup is amusing as well. There just isn't any energy left of Cardio Abs. It is amazing how much of it I am actually making it through. Especially that last minute of plank work. I do not understand how my body has anything left for more plank work. Still, good times.
Insanity Workout Day 61: Plyometrics IV: A New Hope
3-6-10: A quick footnote on the Fit Test. While doing the test, I did not feel like I had done a great job. However, when inputting the numbers, there was actually substantial improvement. In fact, there were only two exercises I decreased and not by much. The first and last exercises showed substantial improvement.
Second, the new weigh-in has me at 220, so I am officially down 15 pounds since the beginning of the year. Everything is going according to plan so far.
So...there was also a workout today...Plyometrics. This was not as good as the last Plyometrics workout. For some reason, I found myself gasping for air a lot more than usual. I definitely got some good cardio in, but I failed to take another step forward in my goal (which is becoming long-term) to make it to "month 2". Take the good with the bad I suppose. I am feeling more and more comfortable doing some exercises over others. They still all burn me out pretty good, but there is definitely an odd level of comfort for a few of them. Definitely felt good to get back on track with a solid Saturday workout.
Second, the new weigh-in has me at 220, so I am officially down 15 pounds since the beginning of the year. Everything is going according to plan so far.
So...there was also a workout today...Plyometrics. This was not as good as the last Plyometrics workout. For some reason, I found myself gasping for air a lot more than usual. I definitely got some good cardio in, but I failed to take another step forward in my goal (which is becoming long-term) to make it to "month 2". Take the good with the bad I suppose. I am feeling more and more comfortable doing some exercises over others. They still all burn me out pretty good, but there is definitely an odd level of comfort for a few of them. Definitely felt good to get back on track with a solid Saturday workout.
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