Pacers Heat Game 4: Hibbert to play D on LJ

The Indiana Pacers were not only beat on there home court, but were outright embarrassed. The question now is how will the respond. LJ absolutely went off with his play. George was unable to stop him from scoring or passing to his teammates. How will the Pacers contain LJ in Game 4. Will they double team LJ? They may, but if LJ is going to play in the center, and not the perimeter then the Pacers may want to look at changing from George to Hibbert. Yes, George is faster but Hibbert is bigger. Hibbert holds the advantage over both George and LJ in the interior. So the best option is putting Hibbert on LJ and putting George on one of the Heats smaller players.

Multiple Sclerosis and Skydiving

I used to love to go skydiving, but since my diagnosis of multiple sclerosis I have had to give up skydiving. One of my main symptoms that I suffer from everyday is vertigo. With the level of vertigo that I have skydiving is no longer a viable option for me. This makes me sad to realize that I can no longer enjoy a recreational sport that I love. What makes it even worse is that last year I moved to Florida and there are plenty of places here that I would love to go skydiving. Florida has a lot of places that offer a lot of jumps surrounded by mother nature at its best that only cost between $100-$200. One of these locations is in Spring Hill, which is only about 20 minutes from where I live. It has been a battle having to give up skydiving, but over time I believe I will be able to move on.

Multiple Sclerosis and Boxing

I used to love to box until I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. I refused to completely give up on one of my favorite sports though. I knew I wouldn't be able to get back in the ring though and compete, but there was other things I could still do with my boxing buddies. One of the main things was the workouts. I still hit the punching bags as this helps me reduce my stress level. I also still hit the speed bags. This helps me block out the fact that I have a serious disability. It also gives me the piece of mind to know that I can still defend myself if need be. For endurance purposes I still jump rope. This is a good exercise to keep your endurance up. This helps me to also make it through everyday activities that my MS otherwise would make it hard to accomplish. The last reason I still go to the gym is that I have been told my presence gives the other people strength and hope. That is the reason I have started to help as a boxing coach and trainer.

Tips to a great mountain biking ride for people with MS

There is little that I enjoy more than a goo bike ride, which is why I have felt the need to share my secrets to a good ride with multiple sclerosis.

Tip number one

Always wear a helmet. This can protect your head in the case that you fall off your bike. People with multiple sclerosis know the importance of protecting their heads since MS attacks their brain. It is important to protect your skull no matter your health conditions though. Hitting your head on a rock can cause problems for anybody, whether you have MS or not.

Tip number two

Always ride with bright colors such as orange, or ride with a construction vest on so that people are able see you more easily. Make sure that you take the precautions to protect yourself while cycling.

Tip number three

Always ensure that your bike has reflectors in case you go for a ride at night. This ensures that the cars out there are able to see you at night. Having reflectors also helps drivers see you helping them to share the road with you.

Tip number four

Make sure you have a first aid kit in case you fall and injure yourself. You can carry this in a backpack so that you do not have object dangling off your bike. This is a light item, but is probably one of the most important items you can carry on you at all times. Remember you never know if you are going to a long distance from the nearest hospital or clinic. Better to be prepared than to be sorry.

Tip number five

Never cycle alone. This allows for somebody to go retrieve help if somebody in your buddy system gets hurt. This allows means that you have somebody to talk to while you cycle. Your partner may know the area that you are biking better than you do, which will mean you will have a more enjoyable ride.

Tip number six

Cycle after 3 p.m. since this is the coolest time of the day during the summer months. It is easy to get dehydrated if you cycle between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. It is easy for somebody with MS to become dehydrated, which can further complicate their MS.

Tip number seven

Make sure you have plenty of water. The best way to ensure that you have plenty of water is to have a water bottle and a camel pack. This will allow you plenty of water as you cycle. Water is very important even if you don’t have MS this is why I’m glad that companies have come out with ways to carry more water.

Tip number eight

Never push yourself further than recommended by your doctor. The old saying of “no pain, no gain "is no way for a person with multiple sclerosis to live. This type of physical exertion is actually damaging to people with MS. This is one of those philosophies that is great for anybody to remember though. The reason I say this is that pushing yourself while it can be good it can be detrimental to your health as well.

Tip number nine

Never go on a cycling event that is long without building your way up to that point first. If you think you can go on a serious biking trip without working your way up to that point you will be in for a major surprise.

Tip number ten

As always, have fun, but remember to be prepared for the unpredictable.

Bowling wth Multiple Sclerosis

I have enjoyed bowling since I was 14-years-old. I used to go bowling with my father and over the years have gotten pretty good. I bowl an average of 160. I used to bowl a 180 before my multiple sclerosis. I have lost some of my arm strength since getting multiple sclerosis, but I’m still pretty good with a 160 average.

The way that I have been able to stay at a 160 is that I use a lighter ball than I used to. Using a ball that weighs less I’m able to bowl more games to since my arm doesn’t tire out as fast too. This is one of the things I was concerned about when I started bowling again. I like to bowl about four games each time I go bowling.

I was not sure how I would be able to maintain that average with less arm strength than I had before. My husband who also loves to bowl was the one that recommended I use a lighter ball than I used to, because it would take less strength to throw the ball. This is why I went with a lighter ball.

Another tip I could give you is that when you go bowling with MS you should drink plenty of water and stay rested. It is important to be able to relax when you MS and are bowling. You should never rush yourself as over doing it can be harmful to your health.

This is the reason I do not rush the to jump up every time it is my turn to bowl. To be courteous to the other bowlers I do bowl my turn at a normal pace when I’m feeling good. I also let the other team members know when I do not feel very good. This lets them be more understanding to my situation. This is the reason I bowl with the same group, because they are more understanding to my situation.

I believe that anybody with a disability can do whatever they put their mind to. I have been bowling since I was 14-years-old, and continue to bowl to this day even with MS.

Pacers Heat Game 3 Preview and Predictions

As we watch the NBA's Eastern Conference Finals we are left with some questions. Why are the Miami Heat having so many problems with the Indiana Pacers. There are a couple of reasons for this. The first is the Pacers size. The Pacers are using their size to their advantage to score and out rebound the Heat. This is taking away the number of chances that the Heat has to score against the Pacers.  

The second reason is that LJ is trying to make plays on the offensive side of the ball for himself and the rest of the Heat. This is not working for the Heat though. Yes, LJ is scoring a lot of points against a great Pacers defense, but what about the rest of the Heat. Instead of running plays through LJ the Heat should be using him as a scorer, and letting their team assist him.

Looking at the first two games of the Eastern Conference Finals the Heat could easily be down by two games heading into Indiana. The Heat caught a major break though since they pulled out a game one win by one point. They are now in Indiana, and the Pacers beat the Heat there twice this year.

The Pacers play their best ball as most NBA teams do on their home court. This is why I will give you my prediction of the Pacers, and Heat Game 3. The Pacers and Heat are playing in Indiana and as I have mentioned the Heat lost here twice this year in the regular season. I firmly predict that the Pacers will win Game 3 on their home court.

The reason the Pacers win Game three is the same reason they should be up two games to none in this series already. The Pacers will continue to out rebound the Heat, which will equate to the Pacers having the opportunity to score more than the Heat.

The Pacers will also have the most deadly weapon of any sports team. The Pacers sixth man will make it harder for the Heat to pull this upset off tonight. That’s right I said upset, because the Pacers have proven to play the Heat harder in front of their home crowd.

As tonight’s game ends the Pacers will be up in this series 2-1.