Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Swim & Jacuzzi

Suspected knee ligament injury, perhaps from overstrain. ie. pushing beyond when there was pain. One major injury on the inner knee, and ancilliary strains around the complex knee structure. Fingers crossed that it was not anything major, like a tear. It did not feel like there was a tear. That was the conclusion from a physician. I think I was at the point where I would just about believe everything and anything, and try out everything and anything. Was told to rest, perhaps get a knee guard for support.

Back to reality, more swimming. Did 30 laps at Safra. Some guys just did not know how to swim and watch where they were headed. Front-crawling so fast and furious, you would expect that they knew how to sight ahead. But no, head-on they came. Or else they kicked or pulled so hard that they created waves in your face. And then there were two giant butterflies, who caused massive spillage and turbulence in the pool.

Siew Lee was there. Like a coach, she sent me on kicking drills on the board. It was 8 laps, discounted to 6, and finally downgraded to 4. Haha. Hey, it was anaerobic hard work, kicking all the way across 50m. She said it helped to train our kicking rhythm and breathing efficiency.

We were done, but the guys were still not back from runs. I decided to try out the jacuzzi at the gym. First time, very sotong. Ouch, super hot water. 40-degC! The hydro jets were bubbling, and I used them to target all the sore points on my body. Not bad at all. :)

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