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iMTB Hooligan
Wednesday was 3 weeks since the helicopter ride.
My mobility is improving and the constant pain is gone. The pain is now stabbing alerts from my back and ribs that excruciatingly tell me that certain movements are still taboo.
Sleep is getting better, still not great.
I've been on the trainer in my garage, putting in an hour a day, staring at the blue skies, chained to the ground.
Today I said "F# it!" and went for a ride.
My bike was dying to be ridden. New chainrings, cogset, chain, rotors, and brake pads. New cables and housing too! Can't forget the wheel set I built, either.
I just rode up Brown Mtn, a former fireroad turned into a moderate grade singletrack. I purposely rode up slowly, enjoying the beautiful day, and monitoring my body as I went.
Breathing was better than I expected, only painful if I inhaled/exhaled forcefully. Note to self-dont do that!
My back was loosening and tightening and popping, but mostly good feelings.
Climbing was ok, downhill I needed to be extra careful as maneuvering could get painful, especially my core area. Definitely gotta do some core work when the ribs heal.
The ride went well enough that I am planning on making it to the GE ride this Saturday.
What's your excuse?
My mobility is improving and the constant pain is gone. The pain is now stabbing alerts from my back and ribs that excruciatingly tell me that certain movements are still taboo.
Sleep is getting better, still not great.
I've been on the trainer in my garage, putting in an hour a day, staring at the blue skies, chained to the ground.
Today I said "F# it!" and went for a ride.
My bike was dying to be ridden. New chainrings, cogset, chain, rotors, and brake pads. New cables and housing too! Can't forget the wheel set I built, either.
I just rode up Brown Mtn, a former fireroad turned into a moderate grade singletrack. I purposely rode up slowly, enjoying the beautiful day, and monitoring my body as I went.
Breathing was better than I expected, only painful if I inhaled/exhaled forcefully. Note to self-dont do that!
My back was loosening and tightening and popping, but mostly good feelings.
Climbing was ok, downhill I needed to be extra careful as maneuvering could get painful, especially my core area. Definitely gotta do some core work when the ribs heal.
The ride went well enough that I am planning on making it to the GE ride this Saturday.
What's your excuse?