Here is my weekly update regarding hip surgery. Now, for the mindset. It hasn’t been easy for someone such as myself that really doesn’t like to sit still. I have probably done a bit more than my doctor would like but I have been very aware of how I step and how much weight is […]
Author: Crystal.Gustin
I started kayaking in Wisconsin of all places, because this is where I am from. I then moved to San Diego and took on kayak surfing along with heading to the Kern River when water was available. I then made the move to Asheville, NC and have been hooked on this sport since my Wisconsin days.
With whatever it is that you do, do it because you love it, not because society tells you should or for other outside factors. Don't simply exist, live!
Things To Be Aware Of – Post Surgery
Here are some things I am experiencing that might be useful for others about to go through this surgery.
Surgery Time
Let me give a rundown of the prep going into this surgery (hip impingement + labrum tear) and my experience with actual surgery. Prepping for surgery is something I hadn’t really thought about so let me discuss some aspects. Post-care is usually considered but seeing that I live alone, meant packing up a fair amount […]
When Things Don’t Go As Planned
As an athlete, there are many points in our lives where things just don’t seem to work out. There are also an exceeding number of times when things not only work out but go better than planned. I’d like to discuss when they don’t go as planned. For the last month or two, I have […]
Adventures of a Torn Hip Labrum
First, I have been awful at posting on this site. I have set a goal for myself to post at least once a month. Hey, it is better than what I have been doing! This could actually be a difficult task because in just a few days, I am about to have surgery and my […]
Medium Jackson Kayak Antix 2.0 Full Interview (Review)
The antix 2.0 is no doubt one of the hottest boats in the Jackson Kayak lineup and I often get asked to borrow either my medium or small. A Long Creek, South Carolina local, Alma Alberghini, AKA “Scooter” took my medium out a number of times to the Tallulah River and the Chattooga River (Class […]
