saturday apr 7th ride

[Wahine]

LBTC - I'm so glad that you had a good day yesterday. It's fantastic that you got out there and were disciplined enough to go at a pace that your body can handle. It sounds like you're doing much better.

[LBTC]

Thanks, Wahine! It was thrilling! I think I managed to do the right things.

I had planned to do a nice road ride today, but I can already feel that I should not...too much discomfort in my lower abdomen, so I know that I probably moved those muscles too much, despite my best efforts. I won't find out my RMT's recommended home care until the next session, so I'll have to just wing it today with rest, trying to not scrunch my belly.

If you have any ideas, I'd love to hear them!

Hugs & butterflies,
~T~

[mimitabby]

LBTC, it seems you are on an even tighter tightrope than most of us.
if we overdo it, we'll get cramps. one of the hardest things about riding for me is knowing how to breath when we start really working/climbing. it sounds like your troubles are similar but more precarious.

I'm glad you got out and rode where you used to ride, it must have felt good.

[LBTC]

Thanks, Mimi, I was so happy to be out there, too!

I'm learning that if I let that cramp happen, that I'll probably have pain and fatigue, be really wiped out, not just that afternoon, but probably for days. It's tought to be here at home while DH is out in the sunshine on his fancy new (used) carbon road bike, but I realize it is the right thing to do, and I'm keeping myself occupied / distracted....

I am hoping that now that I understand the muscular connection, that I'll begin to learn how to relax, restore, stretch and strengthen these deep and difficult to reach muscles and hope that that will help with my overall health. Heck, it's a lot easier to understand than digestion!!!

Your ride looked beautiful. One day I hope to have the little camera that I'll be comfortable taking on a ride with me.....until then, all of the pictures stay in my mind...

Hugs and butterflies,
~T~

[mimitabby]

LBTC
I can only take pictures from the back of the tandem while riding.
DH can take pictures on his single!! while going down the road!! I cannot