Update on crash status-vent

[staceysue]

Oh, we go to the gym, hike, snowshoe, X-country ski, ski, ride in the cold, eat cheese and cake, and before you know it, it's rainy Springtime!

Yup! We don't hybernate!

Sorry to hear what you're going through - that totally stinks.

[SheFly]

Take from someone else who is recovering - do what they tell you! I know it stinks. I have been riding ONLY on the trainer, and it's gorgeous outside still. No racing either, and we're in the height of 'cross season.

But, I've been trying to be good about it (I fractured my ankle), and will be back to it before long. I am managing by doing just what Oakleaf said - spending some time doing other things that would normally NOT happen if I were still racing. It's kind of nice.

The fitness is THERE. You're not going to lose everything. I'm learning that as I get older, my body NEEDS the healing time.

That said, I was VERY excited to ride outdoors in the middle of the day yesterday! I can pedal, but no running, dismounting or jumping, so no 'cross...

Take the time! Heal well - that was a bad accident.

SheFly

[colby]

Hang in there, Emily! You'll come back stronger than ever.

Trainer miles aren't as good as riding on the road, sensory wise. Yeah, it's boring. Just like running on a treadmill. I put mine in front of the TV and watch a movie, or several episodes of a TV show, or a soccer game or something.

[spindizzy]

+1 to what everyone else said. As hard as it is, you won't have a season if you don't heal now. I'd be working on a lot of viusalizing, mental training; all of the great things that will happen once your body is healed..take care of you!!!

[bali_girl]

Fell off my bike end of July and fractured my scaffoid (spelling?) a small bone in the wrist. Been in my brace 13 weeks now. Doctor says it will be another 3 weeks till the brace could come off...needless to say, its the trainer or nothing!

[Miranda]

Oh, I feel your pain. I am still messed up from my crash. Some things improving. But, gheez that healing process can certainly feel like an eternity.

Well, you mentioned one of a few things bike related you can do already...

Read TE and live vicariously through your healthy bici friends atm.

It made me feel better to sort out my gear I had been neglecting, catch up on articles on cycling, etc. I teach spinning at my gym. At first, that even hurt. But, it's gotten much better. Not sure if my ortho will think I'm strong enough to try outside. But, I know I am better than I was before.

Try to think of it that way when at all possible. One more day of rest is another step in the right directions.

Best Wishes.
Miranda