I just couldn't resist the reference to summer insects that are everywhere here!

Here's a new thread for us. Write away.

Rhonda

Thanks for starting the thread Rhonda. June bugs or crazy mosquitoes I've been bitten all over yesterday while planting and weeding. Crazy hot here too. I thought the Bikram yoga class I took on Monday was insane. Working outdoors like this is a lot like that experience. Wore me out enough that I slept straight through for nine hours last night. That never happens.

Running late. Got to get DS2 ready for school. Stay cool to all of you where the heat is crazy hot!

Lydia, I was swarmed by mosquitos this morning while weeding. I thought that they would be gone by 9AM

As I mentioned, my right knee has been hurting and swelling again. I am getting a MRI next week. The docs continue to say take anti-inflammatories and don't do anything that hurts. So, today, I took Alleve before the workout and just did the whole workout, including 3 sets of 8 deadlifts at 132 and rear-foot elevated squats while holding a 25 pound KB and 4 other exercises that involved weights of 25-45 pounds. We'll just see what my knee does with that. If it swells up again, I might just take some pictures of it for the MD to look at.

Honestly, I think I've got Osgood-Schlatter's syndrome even though it is mostly seen in kids who are still growing. We'll see.

Tejas I have Osgood-Schlatter's! Well, allegedly you can't have OS after you're a teenager, but I still have the huge bumps under my knee to prove that something is still going on there. It's allegedly ossification of bone that grew over the swelling when I had OS. I definitely have trouble with squats and anything that engages whatever muscles/tendons are behind the bumps.

Hey ladies! Just a flyby to say that I'm running my first ultramarathon tomorrow (Saturday), 50 miles! (or die trying, lol) I've been "tapering" all week, which means bored out of my skull and half crazy cuz I can't do a real workout. We're supposed to have gorgeous weather, a bit hot, maybe, for running, but I'm trying to just be grateful it won't be raining all day. Have to run out today to pick up water and a few must-have snacks, plus find some shorts or lightweight capris that won't chafe me into the ground. This is about a 20 degree temperature jump for us, and all the shorts I own are too rough in the seams for 50 miles. Wish me luck! I'll report in if I survive!

Go Cheryl! You are such a crazy inspiration! I am with you in spirit!

Cheryl - go for snug capris or knee length instead of shorts for that distance, ones that are long enough that they won't roll up and tight enough that they won't sag in the crotch. From my experiences running in the heat I'm thinking that longer, smoother fabrics are the way to go. Shorts chafe, tighter shorts that aren't quite long enough roll up between the thighs and chafe, pants that are too loose chafe. You can always wear a pair of your shorts over them if you don't like the tight look. I know I don't. Yesterday it was 98 on my run - hope yours isn't that hot!

Good luck!

Cheryl.....good luck. We'll be thinking of you and rooting you on!!!

Indiblue, I read on-line about adults with the same affliction. The orthopedist didn't put a name on it, just said calcification because of tendon pulling away from bone. Same thing as I understand it. But, what's causing it and what can I do without causing chronic or permanent damage. Hopefully, they'll have an answer soon. I'm a calm person, but the idea of no deadlifts just isn't acceptable!

Interesting. I have had OS since I was 11 years old and I've never been told that doing certain movements can cause permanent damage. All of my orthopedic surgeons have told me just to let the pain be my guide. If I'm having trouble I usually ice/ibuprofen the heck out of it and sometimes wear a patella band thing. I'm not sure how much good they do but at least psychologically it gave me some relief.

Well, I hope that it doesn't cause permanent damage--it's just a worry. The knees are rather important to keep healthy

Cheryl, just saw your post. Best of luck out there today! Can't wait to hear about your experience!

Cheryl- Thinking of you! WOW I did 1 1/2K of sprints yesterday and am really feeling it. (of course the OH squats between sprints also contributed) but 50 miles!!!!
Hope you aren't too beat at the end.

Mel

Looking for Cheryl's report!

Also looking for Cheryl!

Checking in to wish Lydia Happy Birthday!!!

Need to get back to lifting. My forearms are squishy.