tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post8308995247309855300..comments2023-12-28T21:22:10.935-07:00Comments on Jill Outside: ElbowsJill Homerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02983065990450931943noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-5883403956815626982012-08-01T19:36:47.376-06:002012-08-01T19:36:47.376-06:00I don't know...that sounds like a place deserv...I don't know...that sounds like a place deserving of a fall. I tend to fall on the very smoothest parts of a trail, whether on bike or on foot...basically as soon as I relax because it's nice and smooth. And I love to talk about my falls, so I say share away!<br /><br />Heal fast!Kate Geisenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11854561265520868538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-52298369568378639492012-08-01T00:29:29.231-06:002012-08-01T00:29:29.231-06:00Regarding yoga — I agree I should give this and si...Regarding yoga — I agree I should give this and similar strengthening exercises a try. However, I also believe that good balance and coordination isn't always something that can be learned. As a kid I tried both gymnastics and dance but never pursued either because I was so terrible — honestly, even if I had insisted on continuing, I'm pretty sure those teachers would have pulled my parents aside and recommended piano lessons instead. I've never felt fully comfortable in my own body; sometimes I think that the way I so avidly desire physical fitness and an ability to climb mountains must be some kind of cosmic joke. <br /><br />As an adult with limited talent, however, I know there's still things I can do to improve on my abilities. It's just hard to find the motivation, even with as much time as I've lost to falling injuries.Jill Homerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02983065990450931943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-15838491900445329572012-07-31T18:53:01.013-06:002012-07-31T18:53:01.013-06:00I was going to recommend yoga also but I feel a li...I was going to recommend yoga also but I feel a little silly recommending anything when I don't have any experience with this problem. For what it's worth I've always crediting childhood gymnastics and dance lessons with my falling skill - I fall spectacularly but usually safely/without serious injury.<br /><br />I wonder if the hill was just too steep for you to land on your butt rather than elbows? <br /><br />Best wishes for a quick and painless recovery!alligatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01434832761806066033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-25521654523199622422012-07-31T14:20:01.262-06:002012-07-31T14:20:01.262-06:00yoga!
it's great for balance, coordination and...yoga!<br />it's great for balance, coordination and core stability. all runners and mountain bikers should do a bit. <br />and in california there's a yoga studio on every corner isn't there? :PAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-60933439637082155582012-07-31T08:46:40.363-06:002012-07-31T08:46:40.363-06:00Maybe learn to fall on your butt? Although I have ...Maybe learn to fall on your butt? Although I have good balance, I seem to do it several times per hike. In my case it offers ample padding....Durango Joehttps://plus.google.com/photos/105434736275263996045/albums/5488954179485574305?banner=pwa&gpsrc=pwrd1#photos/105434736275263996045/albumsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-20422416934069302972012-07-31T04:32:30.630-06:002012-07-31T04:32:30.630-06:00"learn to dance" huh ? with your two lef..."learn to dance" huh ? with your two left feet fighting as to which is right, at least you will be on a level surface. It is a much bolder move to dance on boulders.<br />Set up a practice area for agility skills without the boulders.roannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-49118547143255330392012-07-30T21:57:08.734-06:002012-07-30T21:57:08.734-06:00There is a section in the Hitchhikers Guide to the...There is a section in the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy 4, So Long and Thanks for All the Fish, where Arthur Dent realises there is an art in falling and not hitting the floor. I think that you should read this and practice!Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17954396097856635756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-41491927189050197192012-07-30T21:07:21.943-06:002012-07-30T21:07:21.943-06:00Ever do any technical climbing? I've got issu...Ever do any technical climbing? I've got issues with heights that keep me from doing anything too serious -- I haven't done roped or real outdoor climbing in years. But regular gym bouldering sessions have done a lot to improve my balance and coordination.ElZohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16207148171071531956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-23289002079890517352012-07-30T19:19:21.670-06:002012-07-30T19:19:21.670-06:00Oh, Jill! You need falling lessons. Sounds like ...Oh, Jill! You need falling lessons. Sounds like you swung your arms back to break your fall without dropping your hands. But then, bruised and cut elbows may be better than broken fingers or wrists.<br /><br />Hope,you heal quick. You have a little trek coming up soon. :)Jerry Critterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01870618647449723147noreply@blogger.com