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Week 12 Update - I was able to actually hit the gym today. Pretty exciting after laying around for 4 months for prep and recovery.
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Week 12 Update
I think I finally turned a corner. I have been able to practice three times a week. However, I I have been very gentle and stopped at the first indication of discomfort. While some isolated pain re…
onekidneytraining.blog
March 2, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Week 12 Update - I was able to actually hit the gym today. Pretty exciting after laying around for 4 months for prep and recovery.
onekidneytraining.blog/2025/03/02/w...
onekidneytraining.blog/2025/03/02/w...
Training is coming along nicely. Today, was a good day, in the scheme of things.
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Thank Goodness for Hyperice
I made it to Saturday practice today with a full on lesson, and three, albeit short, bouts. I think now, at the eight week mark, I may have turned a corner. I felt very good today bouting, though w…
onekidneytraining.blog
February 1, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Training is coming along nicely. Today, was a good day, in the scheme of things.
onekidneytraining.blog/2025/02/01/t...
onekidneytraining.blog/2025/02/01/t...
Making some good progress and ready to start ramping up my training.
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A Slow Start
Yesterday, I had my second lesson with coach, and then went to practice a little. The lesson demonstrated that I have a lot of work to do to get my cardio back. My HR chart compared with the percei…
onekidneytraining.blog
January 31, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Making some good progress and ready to start ramping up my training.
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onekidneytraining.blog/2025/01/31/a...
Training to compete with one kidney poses some issues in planning.
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Planning the 2025/2026 Training Season
So, I have approximately 347 days before my next national event. Therefore, it is time for my annual training processes review day, though I cannot really start training until February. This …
onekidneytraining.blog
January 24, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Training to compete with one kidney poses some issues in planning.
onekidneytraining.blog/2025/01/24/p...
onekidneytraining.blog/2025/01/24/p...
Ok, so I went ahead and started this. There is not a lot of material on recovering and training as a living kidney donor. I thought I might be able to contribute something. We will see how it goes.
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Tales of a One-Kidney Fencer
Recovery and Competition Post Kidney Donation
onekidneytraining.blog
January 22, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Ok, so I went ahead and started this. There is not a lot of material on recovering and training as a living kidney donor. I thought I might be able to contribute something. We will see how it goes.
onekidneytraining.blog
onekidneytraining.blog
There is little to no information out there on post-kidney donation training for international level competitions. Everything is generic with the same advice given to 400 lbs., bed-bound, smokers as to people who train regularly. I am considering becoming a content creator for my journey. Maybe.
January 22, 2025 at 2:02 PM
There is little to no information out there on post-kidney donation training for international level competitions. Everything is generic with the same advice given to 400 lbs., bed-bound, smokers as to people who train regularly. I am considering becoming a content creator for my journey. Maybe.
I’m heading home from my first trip to Santa Fe. I visited my O’Farrels where I ordered a hat 11 years ago. They cleaned the custom hat I ordered and I could not resist ordering a new fedora. I’ll have it in 18 months or so. These are some of the most fun people I have met in my years of travels.
November 21, 2024 at 1:04 PM
I’m heading home from my first trip to Santa Fe. I visited my O’Farrels where I ordered a hat 11 years ago. They cleaned the custom hat I ordered and I could not resist ordering a new fedora. I’ll have it in 18 months or so. These are some of the most fun people I have met in my years of travels.
It looks like there is a self-imposed obligatory introduction post here. So, here goes. I’m a Vet50 epee fencer in Maryland who hits the archery range when I cannot fence. I read fantasy, modern westerns, and sci-fi when I can. Love those who love others. I’m donating a kidney in a month.
November 18, 2024 at 12:43 AM
It looks like there is a self-imposed obligatory introduction post here. So, here goes. I’m a Vet50 epee fencer in Maryland who hits the archery range when I cannot fence. I read fantasy, modern westerns, and sci-fi when I can. Love those who love others. I’m donating a kidney in a month.