Too far???

Oh Katie what a bummer, but you are one tough cookie. The weeks will fly by though and you'll be back in the pool and on the bike.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Veronica

Katie, I'm so sorry your ride came to such a painful end. I hope your feeling much better and heal quickly.

Hey everone!

Thanks for all the get well wishes.. I feel better everyday only had to take one pain pill today!

Typing still takes forever and I'm tired and going to bed but tomorrow I'll tell you all about the good half of the ride. Cus that part was great.. :D

Aaaah, there's our girl! You totally ROCK!!! You obviously knew what you were doing when you picked your TE name.
Only one pill? Glad to see you already making progress. Enjoy getting waited on while you can get away with it. It's the only perk you get when hurt. Rmember to insist that ice cream helps it numb up and will get you off the meds sooner. (it might work :cool: ) Can ya tell I've had experience getting hurt as a kid?

So good to hear from you in person and can't wait for the report when you can handle it. Now go to bed young lady!

(((hug)))

Cindy

OUCH Katie! I'm so sorry to hear about your crash. I hope that you heal quickly! http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/getwell.gif

Katie - what an inspiration! You handled everything like a pro - sorry it didn't turn out the way you wanted to, but every cyclist must have an adventure story to tell, and some scars to back up the story.

Thanks for posting the story Angela - what an awesome sister (where were you when I needed you?). You guys make a great team!

Can't wait to hear about the first 35 miles. So, how did your mom handle it?

Hey everone!

K heres how it was BEFORE the spill.. (probably lots of typos)

Got up about 6 and it was COLD outside, 37 degrees to be excat so we bundled up and headed out it was about a hour drive to where it started and it was up to 40 by the time we got there.

It was my first time doing a organized ride so just being there was really cool. Lots of different types of people and bikes(mine the prettiest i still think). We started a little late b/c my sisters bike had a low tire and we had to make sure it was alright.

The map wasnt real clear so for the first mile or so we mostly hoped we were going the right way. Then we started catching and PASSING people. That was fun. stopped at the first pit stop at about 8 miles we were still kinda chilly but having a great time and in the next part between pit stops found some great hills. and after the second round of hill s i wasnt cold at all any more :rolleyes:

Nothing exciting between the next 2 stops. the last one we made it to was about 27 miles in and everyone had kinda thinned out into groups really. It was just me and ang but we could see riders in front and there were some nort to far behind us either. We were riding kinda not fast i think averagign about 14 or 15mph. I can't wait to get back on and ride even more.

Anyways thats my story up till about 34 miles and ang already told that story.

Hi Katie -

I admire you. You sound like one neat kid. Welcome to the crash club. It's no fun earning membership, but you're one of us now. I became a member in June of 2005 when a pit bull attacked me and knocked me off my brand NEW Trek 1500. The dog came out of nowhere and next thing I knew, I was having a very close encounter with hard pavement. Road rash, bruises, severely twisted knee and ankle, and FEAR. It took me a month to heal. That was my first crash ever. I ride smarter now. I have learned some lessons about preparing for disasters, letting my body heal on its schedule and not a schedule set by others, and being very thankful for every chance I get to ride my bike. Be patient with yourself. You are very motivated. You will heal. You will recover. You will ride again! One of the things I did as I was healing was to make a "Boo Boo Book" which contained pictures, a journal, hospital bills, get-well cards, etc. It motivated me. Don't get depressed. Put a smile on your face every day. I now wear a Road ID bracelet that has all my emergency information on it. This is important because I always ride solo. You are terrific. Be proud of yourself.
Barb from Southern Indiana

excuse me....

Hey barb, I'm in So. IN too. Do you ever ride in the Bluegrass area?

WOW! I am so happy I found this update! I was wondering how the ride turned out.

Run in with a crazy animal... eh? Sounds like it was a freak accident and you were probably trying to not kill the animal... very sweet of you.

Cast? Dislocated elbow... fracture? How scary! But you didn't CRY? :eek: You are one tough 12 year old!

I hope you can get back to swimming and riding very soon... thank goodness you are young and will recover quickly. It sounds like your ride was going really good before the accident... and you are ready to ride more organized rides in the future!

Here's a speedy recovery with a positive attitude! *Hugs*

I'm so sorry to hear about your elbow!! My husband dislocated his elbow too and they told him that adults don't usually get those. well, he got to act like a baby for about a month after that!

You sound like a real trouper. You're already up at the computer.
But how is your beautiful bike?

You are very tough. I teach kids the same age as you, and I can't think of any of them who would ride even 35 miles (maybe one?). They think 5 miles is a lot!

Get well soon.

Robyn

Dear Katie- Keep up the good attitude and you'll be swimming and cycling very soon!

Thank you for the wonderful story and for your sis filling us in. Amazing that you can type now given your injuries!

Be glad you're 12- oldies like me would have not survived such an ordeal as well as you did. AND, lucky you- you're bones should heal quickly! Oh to be young and vivacious again!

I look forward to hearing more about your upcoming adventures. By the way (BTW for short) what kind of bike do you have? We'd love to see a picture of you and your bike (and of course, your sis too!!!)

Thanks for all the messages.. I think i needed to read them today i went back to the doctor today and he wasnt very positive at all so you guys helped cheer me up a little.

about my bike..
I have a red white and blue trek 1000. I love it. Its a real cool story how i got it. A guy from cali off ebay GAVE it to me cus im going to (hopefully now) do the 100 mile bike ride for Leukemia and lymphoma and raise money for them.

Im not real sure what exactly was wrong with it, i know it wouldn't pedal something with the chainring and the handlebars were all messed up im not sure what else. its at the bike shop hopefully not anything to bad.

Hi Katie -

How are you today? Any pain? Give us an update on the recovery. Be positive and believe in getting better. Don't let despair sneak in. I'm going for a 2 mile walk with my golden and my lab. We'll dedicate the hike to you. We're going to hike around German Ridge park which is an absolutely beautiful recreation area close to our house. I've hiked almost 200 miles this year. I am surrounded by very nice trails since I live in the Hoosier National Forest. Set goals every day.

Barb