March is Gettin back into the swing of things month

[maillotpois]

shefly - my mom lives in Topsham (I didn't grow up in Maine, but I went to Bowdoin). that's a familiar sight...

so... I went to the doctor today. he seemed really pleased with my strength and range of motion and sent me to PT. he does want me back in 6 months to see how the fracture looks. I think it is mostly curiosity on his part to see what happens. we know the bone won't go "back", but I think he wants to verify his theory about how it will fester in place.

when I asked about riding, he said I should have a couple of pt sessions, then it is fine. so in my world, since I have pt on thursday I can ride this weekend!!! yay!

[rocknrollgirl]

Good Morning,
I went for an easy mt bike ride last night. We have some local trails behind my school. Pretty flat, but nice to be in the woods. We did about an hour, and I felt much more confident, pushed a little harder, even rode up a hill. Came back home and lifted my weights with my legs. Knock wood, no pain. At all. That could change as I am on my feet today, but for now, I will take it.

Now, if I could just fix that darn elbow.....

[crazycanuck]

Umm help! ..I want to find out what exactly I should be doing while on the bike to get me back stronger.

I am rather annoyed that 4 1/2 months have passed and i'm still unable to cycle the way I want. Am I doing the right things? Should i cycle more but a smarter way?

I'd like to make a program with specific things to do each on the bike using my hammies & glutes but am unsure if i should just speak to the folks @ my pilates studio or a sports physio or hire a coach.

How long does it take for the VMO to get stronger? That's one of the things that's keeping me from being able to jump out of the saddle & pedal down from a bent position with my right knee. Hammies n glutes too are comin along.

ARGHHHHH..Help...

I want to join a cycling skills course in April and need to be able to do hills.

I'm not happy...

[rocknrollgirl]

CC are you doing any VMO specific exercises? To strengthen mine, I do a partial wall squat with a ball squeezed between my knees. Do you do that one?

have you tried looking on line for cycling specific strength drills? Like one-legged spins etc.

[RolliePollie]

Sounds like many of the walking wounded are still struggling! But I love the idea of March as a getting back to riding month. In like a Lion, out like a Lamb, right? So by the end of the month, all our injuries will be like harmless little lambs?

I am struggling too. Today I rode 9 easy miles and my ankle is swollen and painful and the arch of my foot is hurting again too. I rode a little bit on Saturday and Sunday and things felt pretty good. I rested Monday and Tuesday, and just I don't see how easy rides that last less than an hour could be pushing it too much. Prior to Saturday, I was able to do an hour on the trainer with no problem. So why should going outside in this beautiful weather be causing problems?!?! Oh, this is so beyond frustrating!!!

[Crankin]

OH yeah! It's going to be 48 when I get home and I am going out for my first road bike ride of the year. I am curious to see how my neck and shoulder will feel. I have about 5 PT sessions left; it feels a lot looser, but I always tense up on the bike. She gave me 2 new exercise to do this week and I hope they help.