It’s been another interesting week in the land of Pilko.

Because I’m becoming a lot better at taping/strapping I’m now able to do the bulk of my own work. It’s handy because it means there are lots of things I can do which normally I would avoid.

Water based exercise being one of them. Rigged strapping while it holds up to being soaked in water fairly well it does weaken it.

With my preparations for the City-Bay I had my knee taped and my Physio would also do a better job than I could (might have something to do with experience!) So I decided to keep the tape on and skip the pool classes.

Finally got back in the water last night to do a deep water aqua class (have been lap swimming most Sunday for a while now)

I have to admit I came away totally frustrated and generally disappointed and what took place.

I’m having some lateral tracking issues with my patella and just getting movement out of the knee joint is difficult. I had hoped that pool based work would be a lot easier. Funny enough it wasn’t the silver bullet I was hoping for.

Anyhow today I realized I really had UN-realistic expectations on what I was trying to achieve. This was the first aqua class I’d been in for 6 weeks and I was dealing with what could basically be deemed a new injury. So it really is about learning to walk before you run. While I do know how to walk, after injury it’s important to work with the right people and get the right advise. Now when I walk I focus on my gait and make sure that my technique is good. If you don’t get the foundations right your setting yourself up for problems, learnt that lesson the hard way!

Ever since the City – Bay I’ve had a bit of pain in the soles of my feet and I’ve been trying to work out what the deal is.

Podiatrist tells me I have a bit of Plantar Fasciitis, given what I’ve done to my body I’m not surprised. My surgeon did query if that was a problem.

So I now have even more exercises to do and this time I need to actually do them!

I’m good at attending group classes but I really need to sort my (bleep) out and get them done. When I was re-habbing my knee it paid off well, so now to continue that work.

Had a sensation PT session today although I don’t think my PT was quite ready for the weight behind my punches. Nothing like landing a few solid punches in 16oz gloves.

Obsoletely stuffed afterwards but that’s the goal.

So tonight I’ve come away feeling accomplished and happy with what I’ve achieved.

Now to rest.