It doesn't help that I've a cranky knee, reverse lunges are dodgy these days because of that. I've that kneecap problem that comes with arthritic changes to the cartlidge underneath the knee. I AM ignoring this one, but it means I can't run more than a few minutes without knee-cap pain anymore so that door is closed for now Thankfully kettlebell lifting is as much a cardiovascular endurance activity as it is endurance and strength so I just keep on keeping on while avoiding those things that cause my knee to hurt - and am very careful to focus on lifting properly and allowing my body to get the rest it needs. I don't need a KB-related over-use injury if I've anything to say about it. Eventually I will allow them to look at that knee more closely, but I don't think there is much that can be done about it. I don't THINK it is a ligament or tendon problem. I CAN still row, though sometimes that also gets my knee fired up. I had an ill-advised unofficial 5-K trail run in June - it was fun but it keeps on giving.

Pretty amazing what I CAN do, given my less than perfect bits and pieces, and I am very thankful for that :-) I may never compete at a high level, but I am doing it more for the fun of it and the social interaction than anything else. May all of our cranky bits and pieces work well this week and pain stay away for all of us! I wish that I had an option to try a standing desk at work, but they won't spring for that and I am not about to - unsure that would work with my job anyway. Have a good week all!