Showing posts with label Video. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Video. Show all posts
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Wednesday, 11 February 2009
Hip Report
Well last week I couldn’t feel any improvement in my hip, if anything it was getting worse and it was back to being painful when walking. I went back to the physio who figured that because I was being very diligent with doing all the exercises recommended to me by the podiatrist twice a day, I had actually tightened up. She recommended that I get a massage of my hamstrings, glutes & iliotibial band so I saw the masseuse that afternoon and I have to say that it was one of the most painful things I’ve ever experienced! I thought I had a fairly high pain threshold considering I let the physio walk on my back every so often, but that’s a walk in the park compared to this kind of massage – I still have the bruises to show for it! I managed not to yell/scream, but only just! (If you were listening to the Chris Moyles show on Radio 1 last Wednesday morning when they had a sports physio in doing some massage stuff, I could totally identify with their pain! There's a very funny video of it here.) Since the weekend I’ve noticed that my IT band feels a lot less tight when I’m using the foam roller which is good. Unfortunately my hip is still not right, in fact I’m getting pain in the other hip as well because it’s compensating for the injured leg. So now I have to sleep on my back because it’s sore if I sleep on either side! My physio has reminded me that bursitis is hard to get rid of, it takes time. If I lay on the flat of my back for a few weeks the inflammation would maybe go more quickly but that’s not exactly practical with the kind of job I have. I’ve reduced my cardio workouts at the gym to 5 minutes on the bike as a warm-up before doing some upper body stuff and a bit of core work because I’m worried that the cycling isn’t helping things. But I’m just so scunnered that I can’t do any of the things I enjoy – kayaking/hillwalking/cycling to work etc. My fitness is slipping – before Christmas my resting heart rate was 60 and at the weekend on the first aid course when we were practising taking pulses, it was up to 64. It’s so frustrating. What’s more it is very likely that I’ll have to miss the canoe club trip to Scotland in March which is absolutely gutting.
In the grand scheme of things, this is just a wee blip and I know that things could be a heck of a lot worse – wildfires are not ripping through my town at crazy speeds covering miles in a matter of minutes. There’s perspective…
Yet my frustration is real and I must find God in this. As I write I’m listening to Johnny Parks’ song God is still for us. Nothing can separate me from God’s love. He’s for me, not against me. The most important thing is that God is here, He’s with me in this…I must pursue Him in the midst of my pain and frustration. The other night I was reading Philippians 4:10-13, how Paul had found contentment in all things, whether lacking or in plenty. God’s strength is enough for me in this, it is sufficient when I am healthy and when I am injured, it is sufficient when I am in need or have plenty...Christ’s strength will see me through this and much more.
Well last week I couldn’t feel any improvement in my hip, if anything it was getting worse and it was back to being painful when walking. I went back to the physio who figured that because I was being very diligent with doing all the exercises recommended to me by the podiatrist twice a day, I had actually tightened up. She recommended that I get a massage of my hamstrings, glutes & iliotibial band so I saw the masseuse that afternoon and I have to say that it was one of the most painful things I’ve ever experienced! I thought I had a fairly high pain threshold considering I let the physio walk on my back every so often, but that’s a walk in the park compared to this kind of massage – I still have the bruises to show for it! I managed not to yell/scream, but only just! (If you were listening to the Chris Moyles show on Radio 1 last Wednesday morning when they had a sports physio in doing some massage stuff, I could totally identify with their pain! There's a very funny video of it here.) Since the weekend I’ve noticed that my IT band feels a lot less tight when I’m using the foam roller which is good. Unfortunately my hip is still not right, in fact I’m getting pain in the other hip as well because it’s compensating for the injured leg. So now I have to sleep on my back because it’s sore if I sleep on either side! My physio has reminded me that bursitis is hard to get rid of, it takes time. If I lay on the flat of my back for a few weeks the inflammation would maybe go more quickly but that’s not exactly practical with the kind of job I have. I’ve reduced my cardio workouts at the gym to 5 minutes on the bike as a warm-up before doing some upper body stuff and a bit of core work because I’m worried that the cycling isn’t helping things. But I’m just so scunnered that I can’t do any of the things I enjoy – kayaking/hillwalking/cycling to work etc. My fitness is slipping – before Christmas my resting heart rate was 60 and at the weekend on the first aid course when we were practising taking pulses, it was up to 64. It’s so frustrating. What’s more it is very likely that I’ll have to miss the canoe club trip to Scotland in March which is absolutely gutting.
In the grand scheme of things, this is just a wee blip and I know that things could be a heck of a lot worse – wildfires are not ripping through my town at crazy speeds covering miles in a matter of minutes. There’s perspective…
Yet my frustration is real and I must find God in this. As I write I’m listening to Johnny Parks’ song God is still for us. Nothing can separate me from God’s love. He’s for me, not against me. The most important thing is that God is here, He’s with me in this…I must pursue Him in the midst of my pain and frustration. The other night I was reading Philippians 4:10-13, how Paul had found contentment in all things, whether lacking or in plenty. God’s strength is enough for me in this, it is sufficient when I am healthy and when I am injured, it is sufficient when I am in need or have plenty...Christ’s strength will see me through this and much more.
Thursday, 5 February 2009
Last Descents
I came across this video highlighted in an online paddling magazine, it's quality stuff. I've such good memories of my trip to China and in particular the trek my friend & I did through Tiger Leaping Gorge where we were able to look down on the mighty Yangtze River. I've often wondered what Tiger Leaping Gorge is like now. I've heard that there is a new road through the gorge so that coachloads of tourists can drive through. I guess it's nice that more people can marvel at the Gorge's beauties but to my mind it would spoil the tranquility and majesty of the surroundings. This video highlights the plight of the Yangtze and other rivers in China.
Changing times.
A River's Last Breath from Epicocity Project on Vimeo.
I came across this video highlighted in an online paddling magazine, it's quality stuff. I've such good memories of my trip to China and in particular the trek my friend & I did through Tiger Leaping Gorge where we were able to look down on the mighty Yangtze River. I've often wondered what Tiger Leaping Gorge is like now. I've heard that there is a new road through the gorge so that coachloads of tourists can drive through. I guess it's nice that more people can marvel at the Gorge's beauties but to my mind it would spoil the tranquility and majesty of the surroundings. This video highlights the plight of the Yangtze and other rivers in China.
Changing times.
A River's Last Breath from Epicocity Project on Vimeo.
Sunday, 30 November 2008
Da daaa!
I’ve made it to the end of November & National Blog Posting Month having posted 21 days out of 30! I think it’s a fair achievement for someone who’s rather sporadic with their blogging! I have a feeling that somehow I’ll never decide to do it again, but certainly it’s forced me to be more consistent. To be honest I have a fair few ideas for posts every month but I just don’t always make the time to actually do it. We’ll see if this energises me to continue more regularly over the next few weeks. Mind you tomorrow I’m off to Donegal on leave (YAY!) for 5 days so there will be radio silence.
On to today’s post then…I’d mentioned having recently bought 2 CDs, the first of which was commented upon on Friday. The second CD I bought was We are Together. It’s actually the soundtrack to the film, Children of Agape – We are Together. The film tells the story of a children’s orphanage in S Africa where the children have lost their parents as a result of AIDS. Cameras follow the children’s choir in this orphanage over a period of 3 years as they use music to overcome their hardships and their loss. I managed to see it when it was shown on Channel 4 back in the summertime and it’s tremendously moving. It’s the kind of film that makes you laugh and makes you cry. And actually I just wanted to up and go to S Africa and just be there for those kids. Seriously if you ever get the chance, get the DVD and watch it, there are a few clips on the We Are Together website. The CD includes 20 tracks sung by the choir and they are brilliant, the really young children have amazing voices despite being so young. My favourite at the moment is a tie between Pigogo – the Peacock song which is kind of happy and bouncy and the title track We are Together (Thina Simunye) which is more reflective and embodies some of the spirit of the children to stick together and not forget who they are. It’s really awesome stuff, go buy, profits go to the orphanage.
I’ve made it to the end of November & National Blog Posting Month having posted 21 days out of 30! I think it’s a fair achievement for someone who’s rather sporadic with their blogging! I have a feeling that somehow I’ll never decide to do it again, but certainly it’s forced me to be more consistent. To be honest I have a fair few ideas for posts every month but I just don’t always make the time to actually do it. We’ll see if this energises me to continue more regularly over the next few weeks. Mind you tomorrow I’m off to Donegal on leave (YAY!) for 5 days so there will be radio silence.
On to today’s post then…I’d mentioned having recently bought 2 CDs, the first of which was commented upon on Friday. The second CD I bought was We are Together. It’s actually the soundtrack to the film, Children of Agape – We are Together. The film tells the story of a children’s orphanage in S Africa where the children have lost their parents as a result of AIDS. Cameras follow the children’s choir in this orphanage over a period of 3 years as they use music to overcome their hardships and their loss. I managed to see it when it was shown on Channel 4 back in the summertime and it’s tremendously moving. It’s the kind of film that makes you laugh and makes you cry. And actually I just wanted to up and go to S Africa and just be there for those kids. Seriously if you ever get the chance, get the DVD and watch it, there are a few clips on the We Are Together website. The CD includes 20 tracks sung by the choir and they are brilliant, the really young children have amazing voices despite being so young. My favourite at the moment is a tie between Pigogo – the Peacock song which is kind of happy and bouncy and the title track We are Together (Thina Simunye) which is more reflective and embodies some of the spirit of the children to stick together and not forget who they are. It’s really awesome stuff, go buy, profits go to the orphanage.
Wednesday, 26 November 2008
I love the West Wing. I first got into it about halfway through Season 1 when it was airing for the first time on Channel 4. I got to watch most of Season 2 but then it switched to More 4 or RTE and I didn’t have cable/satellite and actually it totally passed me by that there were 7 full seasons made of the show in total. I was chuffed when friends leant me seasons 1-3. Season openers and finales are always so good but last night I finished watched season 2 with the epic ‘Two Cathedrals’ episode. Absolutely awesome viewing. Although I’d seen this episode before I appreciated more the second time round just how good an episode this is with brilliant acting from Martin Sheen in particular. And the final Brothers in Arms sequence is inspired – a bit of Dire Straits is always hard to beat. It’s probably illegal that it’s on Youtube but seeing as it’s there I’ll share it here:Saturday, 8 November 2008
"You're welcome very much!"
Courtesy of the GoWander website I was entertained by this cheesy '80s airline ad...
Courtesy of the GoWander website I was entertained by this cheesy '80s airline ad...
Friday, 4 April 2008
Monday, 12 November 2007
Just discovered a taster video for the next Narnia film - Caspian. Looks like it's got potential.
Right, I really should do some work now!
Right, I really should do some work now!
Friday, 19 May 2006
Priceless!
Here's a video clip of the Beeb's big boo-boo this week when they mistook a random accountant attending the BBC for job interview for an IT expert whose comments they were looking for the verdict of the Apple vs Apple court case. The expressions on the poor guy's face are priceless!
Here's a video clip of the Beeb's big boo-boo this week when they mistook a random accountant attending the BBC for job interview for an IT expert whose comments they were looking for the verdict of the Apple vs Apple court case. The expressions on the poor guy's face are priceless!
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