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Another double header weekend. That’s amazing.

ANN

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Swam 15 minutes, 1/4 mile today, but, I will stop until Thursday to see if it’s aggravating back issues

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Today I swam for 21 minutes, 606 Yards, even though my ankle muscle was tightening all morning and saying to me, “I am thinking of crippling you with a spasm”... NoFear!

Well, I was anxious about it, but more afraid NOT to swim.

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I swam 606 Yards today 20.5 minutes with no stiffening muscles this time. IVIG kicked in yesterday afternoon :)

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I went surfing today with my team who really take care of me, drive me, help with gear and wheel me to waters edge. It was fun to be at the beach, but a mixed blessing. I am awed by friends who make this happen but sad that I have lost so much independence.

I will tell you, that MS and SPS bring challenges, and I sometimes wonder if I am up to it....it’s joyful to be out there, but it brings me up close and personal to all I have lost. And as much as I love being on the board, it’s scary to be away from land with these legs.

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I went surfing again today. The conditions were better, and minimal seaweed too! My legs tolerated the surfing more than yesterday, so I spent more time in the water which was lucky.

The ocean was a wonderful 83 F, so you can imagine how great it felt to be there. I just love paddling out and getting sprayed by incoming waves! I guess you can say I love everything about surfing! Most people are surprised that little time is spent standing riding the board. It’s a lot of paddling, sitting and waiting, drinking in nature.

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Today I felt a bit frisky and increased swim to 22.5 minutes 640 Yards.no worse for the extra minute

[stillstANNding]

Double surfing again this weekend. I love hearing about it. Bless all of those who help and give you rides.

ANN

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Indeed!

Swam 23 minutes 640 Yards.

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Swam 20 minutes, 586,drove 25 minutes, ran two errands...I like IVIG...

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Today I only swam 11 minutes. I sensed an imminent spasm and cut it short. Swam later than usual, and had done some extra walking for errands. Lesson learned. Each step equals less time in pool...

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Today I swam back stroke and crawl for 18 minutes. 560 Yards. I get out when the muscles start to stretch incorrectly, as in pre spasms.

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I went surfing today! It was a blessing. I awoke at 4 a.m. to get ready, with an ankle spasm that resolved quickly. I didn’t let that deter me from the plan to go surf. It’s scary because it’s far from a decent hospital. But Life can be scary.

It was a small, knee high at best, clean wave. The water was Crystal clear. It was outgoing tide, so the waves lacked punch. But no matter! I got a bunch of rides because the paddle outs were like paddling in a pool, very little resistance against the small gentle incoming waves.

I was able to sit on my board without triggering a spasm, during the long lulls between sets of waves.

There were very few in the water due to the small forecast, even though it was Saturday. So, just 8surfers, all buddies, enjoying the fun and the glory of waves...I got about seven rides.

My friends packed me in theRobot and wheeled me to their car. Lucky I am to have great friends

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I awoke with an ankle spasm, but it released quickly, so I kept the plan to go surfing.

I went surfing today, and it was only ankle to shin high, almost flat. But there were some rides to be had. I last longer in easy paddle outs.

The highlight except being amongst fun friends, was a manatee. Such amazing creatures. Beautiful!
The water is coming alive with baitfish and crabs!

Was almost too sunny, blinding. You’re always looking east for a wave. The sun is in the east mornings!

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Today i swam for 18 minutes, 520 Yards. I stopped due to a muscle stiffening, to preserve the ability to drive to a doc office.