The last day of my trip to Wisconsin, my neck issue flared up (thoracic outlet syndrome). I will say, PT for the shoulder has also triggered it, but not like this. A week of not being around everything I have set up at home to stay out of the neck issues was more than it could take when already slightly triggered. And then it triggered again this week. Luckily, this was a quiet work week, so I was able to really take care of myself and manage it quickly.
The cool thing about my Garmin watch is I can actually tell when I’m having issues, and where I need recovery. The graphic to the left – see that big drop (1st flare up)? That’s the end of my Wisconsin trip. Then I work my energy back upward (Body Battery, top), sleep improves (Sleep, bottom), and you can see when it flares again. But not as bad.
During that big drop, my body battery had a high of 22-38. I’m normally above 80. That told me to take it easy, and I did not work out that week. I’m getting back there on my sleep too. It’s was a slow progression back to the norm.
Sharon Tri’s (tries?)
Prior to knowing I needed rotator cuff surgery, I had signed up for 3 triathlons this year. The first one I deferred. The next one is 7/27, and they don’t allow deferments. I didn’t find someone to buy it.
So I’m gonna go do a 12 mile bike & 2 mile training session in Marble Falls.
Am I ready? How about “I know I’ll finish“.
Zoe’s fundraiser
We continue to pay down her medical, with a total of $3766 raised so far.
This weekend I started a plant & seed sale with the donations going to her bills. I’ve made several cuttings off my plumeria, have 3 actual plumeria plants for sale, as well as cuttings from my shrimp plants (3 different colors), lobster plant, figs (2 types), cane angel wing, and my carnivorous plant; airplane plant babies; a pot that has a blush Bougainvillea, 2 hibiscus, and a mandevilla; a variety of seeds, including plumeria, Pride of Barbados, and more; mountain laurel seedlings, mimosa seeds & philodendron cutting are being donated & should arrive soon. And I’m gonna try to score some pink Turk’s Cap. Please let me know if you are interested.
Cost? It’s a fundraiser. I give suggestions, but let you decide. I can bring plants into the Austin studio for you to pick up as well. Feel free to reach out for a full list of plants/seeds as well.
Reminder that the custom massage rate is going up on August 2. Please see previous newsletter on how to keep the current price a little longer. I’ll be shifting the scheduler & existing appointments rates over in the next 2 weeks. If I forget to change it now, I’ll get it shortly before you come in.
Guinea pigs wanted!
I’ve also moved Visceral Manipulation back to guinea pig opportunty. I’m taking the 2nd course in the series in early September, and could use practice on the first course material before I go. Plus, with the shoulder, I’m not sure what I can do yet. It’ll be a good test so I have some idea going in as to any modifications I may need to make.
The 2nd course will explore the deeper structures within the abdominal cavity, focusing on the kidneys, pancreas, spleen, greater omentum, peritoneum, and their connective or suspensory tissues. I’m gonna love it!
Session lengths of 30, 45 & 60 minutes are available in both Austin & Taylor thru Dec 2025. Depending on when I take the 3rd course, visceral manipulation may stay at this guinea pig status for a while.
Actual schedule shifts
I’ve spent a lot of time working on my calendar last week, getting ready for the fall, for track season, and even starting to plan next summer. There are more Tuesday clients in Austin, so balancing the 2 locations, and managing office work I need to do. Yeah, I’m actually scheduling that now.
I’m also allowed to start swimming in September. My Austin hours are influenced by when I am able to get in the pool, since it’s in town.
Updating hours in my scheduler is going slowly. I have to go thru and put it in for each individual session since everything is all over the place, especially for Tuesdays. It takes time. For now, I’m working to get it updated thru November. Things do a big shift in December with off season running & the track coaching that follows, and incorporates things I learned from last year’s track season. We’ll worry about that then.
Studio hours: July – August 2025
- Tuesdays (note: I start coaching at 630a, so done by 230p)
- if in Taylor, 10a-230p
- if in Austin, 9a-215p
- Wednesdays in Austin – 12n-6p
- Thursdays in Taylor
- July – 11a-4p (PT at 430p)
- August – 9a – 230p (coaching at 630a)
- Fridays in Taylor
- 11-230p (coaching at 630a thru 8/1)
- after 8/2, 830a-230p
Studio hours: September – October 18, 2025
Coaching moves to 4-530p on Tuesdays & Thursdays. Cross country season finale is 10/18. I’ve italicized differences from current schedule.
- Tuesdays
- if in Taylor – 12-3p
- if in Austin – 12-315p
- Wednesdays in Austin – 12n-6pish
- Thursdays in Taylor
- 930a-3p (coaching at 4p)
- Fridays in Taylor – 830a-230p
Studio hours: October 19 – November 30, 2025
- Tuesdays
- if in Taylor – 12-5p
- if in Austin – 915a-215p
- Wednesdays in Austin – 12n-6pish
- Thursdays in Taylor
- 12n – 515p
- Fridays in Taylor – 830a-230p
Biggest change in Taylor is that the Pilates & More class on Wednesdays will be shifting to Fridays after August 2.
Upcoming openings:
- Thursday, July 24, 2p, 30 or 45 min only
- Friday, July 25, 2p, 30 min only
- Friday, August 1, 11a
- Friday, August 8, 1015a – 1215p
- Tuesday, August 12, 12n & 115p
Austin has been crazy busy. When I expanded to Tuesdays, I didn’t expect regulars to happen, but rather intended it for irregulars. Alas, because Wednesdays are full, Tuesdays are getting there now too. I’m rolling with what the Universe gives me right now. Since I’m already in town coaching on Tuesdays, it just makes sense to keep hours at the studio. But as I said, it’s getting full. I’m not planning to be there every Tuesday, as I also need some Taylor time.
Upcoming openings:
- Tuesday, July 22, 945a, 30 or 45 min only
- Wednesday, August 13, 345p
- That’s it until September. Please ask to get on my waitlist.
In my next Sunshine & Kale:
- Sharon Tri’s (tries?): Marble Falls Bike-Run recap
- Amber Eats: Door County Cherry & Almond Scones, inspired by breakfast in Wisconson
- Blueberry Reads: Future Human