Ricka's Road to Tough Mudder VT 2012

[ricka182]

Originally Posted by BendtheBar

How soon after the Mudder will you be looking at surgery?

Not sure... I have a follow up end of May, but I have a feeling I'll be calling for a sooner appt if possible after the Mudder. I'd prefer sooner than later, just get it over with. Don't want my arm in a sling all Summer...

[ricka182]

TOUGH MUDDER COMPLETED


Yeah buddy!!! Hardest single day event I've ever seen, let alone take part in. I have a nice little review of some obstacles all typed up, but then stupidly closed the browser window before posting..

Overall, it was definitely fun and I'd like to do it again next year. Even though I'm still in pain..

For me now, well...surgery looms on the horizon to fix my shoulder finally.. Hoping I can get back it weights again after that.

[BendtheBar]

So glad to see you were able to get this done man. I know you had a tough last few months.

[ricka182]

Originally Posted by BendtheBar

So glad to see you were able to get this done man. I know you had a tough last few months.

Thanks Steve.. It has been tough for sure. I'm hoping if any surgery does happen, it happens sooner than later. I need my arm out of the sling and semi-usable before the end of June. That starts my Summer party time, and I know healing should take precedence, but if I can work something out to get my shoulder fixed, and still be able to have some fun I'd be much happier.

I'll get another log up and running once I have something set. I'm leaning towards a Smolov style program. My legs are weak, and I need to get back to over 300# squats and 400# Deads. Coupled with a 300# bench, those my year-end goals...An even 1000# 3 lift total and I'll be cloud nine.

[BendtheBar]

Just listen to your body, as I know you are used to doing, and you got it.