From KT – Aug. 16, 2016
Greetings to the Good People of the DaVita Village !
Welcome to Match the Mayor! The short period where thousands of us band together and encourage each other to take clear steps towards a healthier life. In whatever form makes sense for each individual.
I am sorry I am getting this out a day late. I am a bit under the weather, and will open up more communication shortly I hope.
My core MTM goal is to do an average of 65% of my Physical Therapy protocol 7 days a week. Tomorrow I will attach the protocol, I just got a new one from my PT and it is being typed up into log form so I can track my adherence.
I will also have exercise minutes on the grid, as i was recently cleared to get back on the lifecycle. So good to get some cardio back!
Some of you know I had a bad bike injury 64 days ago, which explains why this year I need to have PT as my core goal. I can tell you a bit more about all of that over the coming blogs.
I hope each of you is off to a good start! I hope many of you have a partner – but for those who do not, you have ALL of us as a partner. Over 2000 teammates signed up before Day One.
One for All & All for One ….. Your Mayor, KT
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Cate said,
August 16, 2016 @ 10:47 am
My first day of MTM as grandsons and family left for GA. So much to be thankful for with two new grand baby boys and healthy families.
Looking forward to a routine to get optimally healthy. Have deconditioned since moving here 2 years ago, so conditioning to get my tennis game up to speed!
Focusing to start slow so I don’t have injuries.
Good luck everyone!
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From KT Aug. 18, 2016 said,
August 18, 2016 @ 10:47 am
Yo Cate! I like the sound of that, “deconditioned”. I certainly did that in the first 7 weeks post-surgery. But I am on the road back. One for all, KT
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Quina said,
August 16, 2016 @ 3:54 pm
I’m excited for this years Match the Mayor. Let the games begin!
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From KT Aug. 18, 2016 said,
August 18, 2016 @ 10:46 am
Yo Quina!
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donna said,
August 16, 2016 @ 4:08 pm
Good luck with your recovery!!
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From KT Aug. 18, 2016 said,
August 18, 2016 @ 10:46 am
THANKS DONNA !
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Doug Miller said,
August 16, 2016 @ 6:06 pm
Great to hear from you KT. All the best to your recovery. I am off to a great start today with an amazing rigourous hike up to Emerald Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park with the family. Back to work tomorrow after 3 glorious days up on the mountain. One for all!
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From KT Aug. 18, 2016 said,
August 18, 2016 @ 10:45 am
Hey Doug – enjoy that hike, as you know I will miss my four backpacking/camping trips this summer, because of the injury. Next year, with all the more appreciation! KT
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Gwenn said,
August 17, 2016 @ 5:04 am
…and the refrain “I’m back in the saddle again…” keeps playing through my head! It’s wonderful to see your enthusiasm in full form, and nice to have you pedaling along!!
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From KT Aug. 18, 2016 said,
August 18, 2016 @ 10:44 am
Yo Cheryl – I am working towards that “improving my overall well-being” from the reality of my current recovery … but not there yet. I will persevere on that as I will on the PT itself, I believe you are right. I am just not there yet.
KT
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From KT Aug. 18, 2016 said,
August 18, 2016 @ 10:44 am
Yo Gwen – it was a HAPPY day when they said I could get back on the lifecycle and finally do some cardio again! KT
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Cheryl Walton said,
August 17, 2016 @ 8:06 am
Gwenn – your comment is quite amusing since I just titled my 20 mile ride on Saturday exactly that! It’d been over a year since I rode so it was completely appropriate. Running is my forte, but cycling is definitely at the top of the cross-training list.
KT – wishing you loads of determination and patience during your PT. I’ve been there, and when all you want to do is just go back to the way things were pre-injury, making the absolute very best of your experience and the changes you may have to your exercise routine will only improve your overall well-being (if you let it). Hoping to meet you someday soon!
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Barbara Phillips said,
August 17, 2016 @ 8:07 am
KT – Glad you are getting around better. Hope you will be able to progress back to your active self soon!! This year my goal is to work in cardio two days per week into my 2-3 days per week yoga practice. Glad to do this with MtM9!
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From KT Aug. 18, 2016 said,
August 18, 2016 @ 10:43 am
Yo Barbara! I used to do yoga, bikram hot yoga, I really should get back to it, it was so good for me. KT
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Barbara Phillips said,
August 19, 2016 @ 7:55 am
That’s my yoga too!! Love bikram!! I hope you eventually can get back in the hot room for some half-tortoise et al to help loosen up those tissues. Stay strong!!
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