On December 16-17th, I am hosting a swim and run camp in Victoria, BC. You might be thinking: “Why the heck would I want to go train hard RIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS?” or “I’m not interested in training before Christmas.” Those are fair comments and I get that it is hard to do camps when racing …
My first “race” after a broken ankle at Challenge Penticton. I raced Challenge Penticton long course nationals on Sunday. The date was exactly 20 weeks of recovery from my broken ankle. Writing all of these words in a post are a reason to celebrate: racing – Challenge- anniversary- recovery. I am lucky/happy/stoked/motivated to be where I am at right …
The 12 Week Broken Ankle Recovery Update It has been 12 weeks to the day since I had my bike accident and broke my ankle. In this 12 week video update, I share a bit about the people that have helped me get back to speed so quickly and kept my attitude in check. Staying …
Promoting Broken Ankle Healing Using the RICE and MEAT Therapy Protocols RICE is an acronym for REST, ICE, COMPRESSION and ELEVATION. This mnemonic dates back to the 1970s when a doctor came up with this prescription for healing that became the standard protocol to treat acute injuries. RICE is an acronym for REST, ICE, COMPRESSION and ELEVATION and MEAT is an acronym for MOVEMENT, EXERCISE, …
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