{"id":649,"date":"2026-09-09T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thewolfslair.online\/cms\/?p=649"},"modified":"2026-09-10T04:05:05","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T04:05:05","slug":"apparently-my-knees-are-no-longer-speaking-to-me","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thewolfslair.online\/cms\/apparently-my-knees-are-no-longer-speaking-to-me\/","title":{"rendered":"Apparently My Knees Are No Longer Speaking to Me&#8230;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 2: My Knees Are No Longer Speaking to Me<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I woke up this morning a little stiff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nothing too dramatic \u2014 just feeling a few muscles that I had apparently forgotten existed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the determination was still there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Day 2. Let&#8217;s go.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First came the usual morning chaos: kids, lunches, getting everyone sorted and pretending I have my life together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I even made myself lunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A delicious chicken and baby spinach salad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although&#8230; can I actually call it a salad?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was baby spinach, grilled chicken breast, cucumber and feta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Basically, I opened the fridge, looked at what we had and thought, <em>&#8220;Yep. 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Yesterday Was LEG DAY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is something I completely failed to mention in yesterday&#8217;s post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I STARTED WITH LEG DAY.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Why?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I genuinely don&#8217;t know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>Of all the possible ways I could have gently welcomed my 35-year-old body back into the gym, apparently I chose violence.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At this point I can&#8217;t even ask my mom why I do the things I do because I&#8217;m fairly certain she also thinks I&#8217;ve lost the plot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She still loves me though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Right, Mom?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anyway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Getting in and out of my office chair today was <strong>A LOT of fun.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every time I stood up, my quads were basically:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;What the hell happened to us?&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While my knees were somewhere in the background going:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;Why would you do this?&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What neither of them knew was that I had already made plans for the afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They had not been consulted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 2: Interval Cardio<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today&#8217;s plan called for interval cardio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, am I ready to run?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>No.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Physically?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mentally?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also no.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spiritually?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Absolutely fucking not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So I decided we&#8217;d start with walking and play around with pace and incline on the treadmill instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A perfectly reasonable compromise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My legs disagreed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There were protests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There were negotiations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There may have been threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But eventually they seemed to realise that they had very little say in the matter and started cooperating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And you know what?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I was happy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I did it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I actually felt pretty damn good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then I stepped off the treadmill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My knees immediately said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&#8220;Nope. We&#8217;re unavailable right now.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And for a brief moment, I had to hold onto the treadmill for support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Physically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And emotionally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mostly physically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But definitely a little emotionally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/thewolfslair.online\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-652\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thewolfslair.online\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/thewolfslair.online\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/thewolfslair.online\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-1-300x300-1.png 300w, https:\/\/thewolfslair.online\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-1-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/thewolfslair.online\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thewolfslair.online\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-1-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/thewolfslair.online\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-1.png 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Obviously This Deserved a Reward<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After all that negotiating, arguing and convincing my legs to perform their basic contractual duties, I decided they deserved a treat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So I bought myself a protein shake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Very fitness girl of me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Very responsible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Very <em>health and wellness.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although let&#8217;s be perfectly clear:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p><strong>If they had offered me cake, I probably would&#8217;ve taken the cake.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I&#8217;m trying to become stronger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I&#8217;m not trying to become a liar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">And Now We Have a Problem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Supper is done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The kids are settled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I&#8217;m tired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I&#8217;m ready for bed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There&#8217;s just one small issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>&#8220;My legs will no longer allow me to take my pants off.&#8221;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-plain is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apparently we have reached that stage of the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So here I am.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Day 2 complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Still determined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Still going.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Slightly concerned about my ability to sit on the toilet tomorrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But going.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And before anyone asks&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I did not plank today either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At this point, the plank and I are in a standoff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I know it&#8217;s there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It knows I&#8217;m avoiding it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One day soon I will summon the courage to voluntarily hold my entire body off the floor while attempting to engage a core I&#8217;m not entirely convinced currently exists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without falling flat on my face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I&#8217;m not sure when falling on my face while planking became a genuine fear of mine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But apparently it is now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;ll deal with that another day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maybe tomorrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Probably not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Day 2: Done. \u2764\ufe0f<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Legs: angry.<\/em><br><em>Knees: 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