Thanks for the feedback!

MP - I do hope that scapula is healing. Just thinking of being in a sling for 4 weeks (what would be required for me) is frightening. I hope you are managing ok.

Rocknrollgirl - thanks for understanding about the racing (and sorry to hear about your Xterra season this year). I think when we have the "competitive gene" it really pushes us, and in some ways, makes some of these decisions for us.

Wahine - I really appreciate your comments. I think that I am going to try to get the tendonitis under control (there is also some bursitis, apparently) and see where things go from there. As you so aptly pointed out, I may be able to salvage my season this way, and see what happens later this year. Any idea what a cortisone treatment might do (also suggested by doc and PTs)?

I did go out and ride the MTB this past weekend (in the snow and ice). While painful, I was able to ride in what were pretty miserable conditions. Given some rest and more PT, I think I should be able to get past the current condition.

Thanks all, for the support! I'll keep you posted on the progress.

SheFly