I didn't mention before, but I am training with an injury...and past injuries. I say it that way because, I have come to realize that without proper warm-up, I have a good chance of re-igniting the old injuries. I need, at least, 15 minutes of a good warm-up; in which I break into a light sweat. 30 minutes makes me feel ready for almost anything.
Well, having said all that, I am currently debating on whether to re-do my training program to alter or remove movements that hinder the knee healing process. I do need to build upper body strength, but I am quite aware that absolute immobility of my knee would not be a good thing...much like a mechanized joint that doesn't get used and becomes stiff after long periods of non-use. My met-cons will suffer, i'm sure, but I will have to work hard on those later. First I must heal up to a standard that allows me to do all movements, pain free.
Cheryl Brost, one the older (seasoned) competitors of the CrossFit Games, is working through an injury as well. She too, has had to work around her injury. She also take a supplement, Altrient, that I believe is Vitamin C based. I will research on the effects of V-C for the speedy healing process. In the meantime, I am taking much fish oil and glucosamine chondrotin + MSM. After 30 days, I should be feeling pretty good - the injury will be a case all its own. Also making sure I drink much water and not take in sugar - since it helps to aid inflammation.
Tomorrow is a regular class day, so I may have to alter whatever the WOD is if it affects my knee.
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