I woke up feeling okay, but noticeably more tired than yesterday. Strange, considering I did not really push much in terms of work or exercises. I started the day with a Game Ready session, the last one before returning the machine ahead of our travels.
The morning was productive despite the fatigue. I managed to get a lot done before heading to physiotherapy at noon at the club. That session focused on activation and mobility. Bruna also put together a short, clear list of what I should be doing during my travels. Knowing it will be four weeks away makes me a bit nervous. It feels like a long time to be out of the usual recovery routine.
After that, I went back home, did more work, and made sure to ice again. Ice without Game Ready is not the same, but it still needs to be part of the process. The afternoon included light food and a difficult conversation with an employee, which added its own mental weight to the day.
Later, I had another physiotherapy session with Cleyber. This one focused on muscle release and pool work. Walking felt noticeably better today. More fluid, more controlled. That alone lifted my mood. It finally feels like the work is translating into something tangible. The quad pain is still there, persistent and familiar, but it did not overshadow the progress.
By the time I got home, exhaustion had fully settled in. I put the kids to bed and planned to start packing for the trip, but my body had other plans. I chose sleep instead. A good night of rest before traveling feels more valuable than forcing productivity while already drained.
Key Takeaways
- Fatigue can show up even on lighter physical days
- Mobility and activation work continue to support better walking
- Travel introduces uncertainty and requires a clear recovery plan
- Ice remains essential even without Game Ready
- Pool walking is becoming more fluid and confidence-building
- Rest sometimes matters more than preparation