So I drove back from the imaging center and went into my workout as usual, because I don't have time for this weak-ass tibula to "heal fully" or "be functioning". I'm still rolling with my 5# / week increase on squats, and I'm up to 3x10 reps of 140#... I know it's not a lot by meathead standards, but I started at 115# five weeks ago so, hooray?
There has been tangible progress! I played Friday basketball (because, you know, fuck that leg) and on a running jump my fingertips were just below the rim! That's probably 2-3 inches above where I was the last time I checked. But I have to caution myself - bulling through an injury is what led to the hip surgery in the first place, and I absolutely do not want to repeat that mistake. So for the time being, no more basketball or running. The senior-faculty game is at the end of April and if I want to have a chance at being full strength I really need to give my leg the best chance to heal. However, I've found that I can still use the exercise bike and Death Machine for cardio, so while I am insanely jealous of everyone running out in this perfect weather, I'm gonna bite my tongue for a few weeks and hope for a more athletic summer.
So for the immediate future, I can't offer any updates on the progress of my quest for dunking glory. I simply can't use my left leg for any impact. Updates will probably remain at one a week until I'm back on the court.
Also, how badass is it that we call it the "X-RAY"? You know when they discovered what it could be used for they thought it was the damn science fiction future come true, so they gave it the most futuristic name they had at the time. Our naming technology has come a long way since then, of course: iPod, iPad, iTouch, iPhone... wait
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