The recovery nobody documents.
An honest, structured log of my second foot reconstruction (osteotomies, FDL transfer, spring ligament repair). The stuff I couldn't find when I searched for it myself.
Latest entries
Under Pressure
OH GOD, the anxiety hit this morning. Out of nowhere. And I don't even know why, because this is my eighth foot surgery. I've had half of this exact procedure…
Stronger
Fair warning: this one's going to be controversial. Today is reconstitution day for my recovery peptides, and for anyone who isn't up to speed on grey-market…
We'll Meet Again
Today was my last day at \[solidcore\] for the next three months. Not because I can't work out, to be clear. I could. I've done it before, plenty of times.…
Comfortably Numb
Let's talk about pain. Specifically, let's talk about the plan to outsmart it, because last time pain and I had a very bad weekend together. Rewind to the left…
Stuck on You
Let's talk supplements. Specifically, let's talk collagen: the holy grail of soft-tissue support, and the one tub I'd grab first if the house were on fire.…
Dream Weaver
The other night I had a dream that I was running on a cart path. And I was running fast. Nothing hurt. I remember thinking, clear as day, "why on earth am I…
Man in Motion
I had 80s throwback tunes going today, and one of my all-time favorite running songs came on: "St. Elmo's Fire (Man in Motion)") by John Parr. I always loved…
Stayin' Alive
Recovery isn't only about the foot. It's about not losing my mind while the foot heals. So today is about motivation, the stuff that's going to keep my spirits…