Kakapoo!!

At one time, the kakapo population may have reached hundreds of thousands or even millions, all across New Zealand. By 1995, that number had dropped to just 50. Problems first arose when the first human settlers—Māori from Polynesia—arrived around a thousand years ago. Although the Māori killed some kakapos for their food and their skins, a more serious problem was posed by the kiore, or Polynesian Rat they brought with them: it fed on both the kakapo eggs and their young. In the 1840s, an even bigger problem arose. European settlers posed a triple threat: they destroyed much of the kakapo’s habitat, hunted them for meat (and captured many more for museums and zoos), and brought still more animals that preyed on the birds. Within a few decades, the kakapo population was severely depleted and the first conservation attempts were made—though they did little good.

New Zealand’s Department of Conservation initiated a Kakapo Recovery Plan in 1989. All surviving kakapos have been relocated to two small, predator-free islands, and are monitored closely. Work is underway to encourage breeding, protect the birds’ habitat, ensure adequate food supplies, and safeguard the health of the surviving population. So far, the program has enjoyed significant success: as of 2006, the population had increased to 86. They’re still a long way from being self-sustaining, and some people fear that the gene pool is now too small to keep the species viable. But there is at least reason for optimism. Even without flight, the kakapo may yet rise again.

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this morning i woke up and was limbing all around. i could hardly walk, but i had a training room appt. so i went out and got my stim and stretched out. It had really no affect, as i was still limping all around during the day. Thankfully it loosened up a little bit after walking around a lot. I went to the market and got some aleve to reduce inflammation.

before the run i stretched for a good while and things began feeling a little better. Before the day started i didnt think i would be able to run, but i did anyways. I went 10.5 miles for the day, my hip didnt hurt as bad as yesterday, but i could still feel it a little bit. in the begining i def was limping, gibby even made a comment, but things loosened and made it more smooth.

I didnt do core with the team or my stride, because gibby thought i shouldnt becasue of my hip and i totally agreed. It allowed me to get a in a real good stretch.