Woke up early and went with my middle one to football training. A lot of walking. The knee wasn’t happy.
Back home, quick exercises and ice, then back to the club again — this time with the older one. I stayed with the other kid, throwing balls. Risky again, but I missed it. Being able to play sports with my kids matters a lot to my head. It’s hard to fully hold back when that’s on the line.
After that, we went to a small party for my daughter’s friend. Meeting new people, talking, sharing injury stories. Wine again. Too much.
Back home, dinner, movie with the kids, and I completely passed out on the sofa.
Key Takeaways
- Prolonged walking still overloads the knee more than expected.
- Playing sports with the kids is mentally important, even if physically risky.
- Repeated activity without enough recovery compounds symptoms.
- Alcohol creeps back in during social moments and affects recovery.
- Fatigue builds quietly and shows up hard at the end of the day.