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June 22, 2006
Putting it all in perspective (again)
My swim was much better this morning because Mary came with me. I realized that I am probably the same speed as a pregnant Mary, which works for me! She's probably still a little faster and I know that her stroke is more efficient. But she gave me some pointers on my kick, which gets me nowhere, and that was extremely helpful. I think I'm getting the hang of it...maybe. In any case, it was great to have Mary's company and I got to give her the cutest baby present since I can't make it to the shower her sisters are throwing her this weekend.
Back at home, Matt and I packed up some more. We're definitely getting there, but I keep forgetting to open drawers and closets and clean out their contents, too. I had my massage appointment in the early afternoon, and I'm glad to report that this massage was exactly what I was looking for: the kind that causes you to grit your teeth in pain. She is a talented ex-sprinter and now cyclocross racer so she's super-strong, hence my agony. She worked a lot on the back of the knee and hams and calves and agreed that it is some aggravation/tendonitis in my popliteus. She worked really hard and hopefully that will speed up the healing process even more and then I will see my magician PT when I get back to DC, assuming I can get an appointment.
My afternoon was more packing and a little bit of riding my trainer, and then my dad called with some upsetting news about my grandmother (the one in NY, not the one who lives here.) She found out today that she has a malignant lump in her breast and is going to have surgery soon, maybe next week. My sister and I grew up seeing my grandma about once a week, so we are both really worried and scared, and of course my parents are too. She is really healthy otherwise though, so I'm hopeful that she'll make it through okay. So she's in my thoughts tonight as I continue to bubble wrap and pack...
Posted by becky at June 22, 2006 8:46 PM