Bad news (century training)

[Caddy]

Second the trainer idea - although I'm not sure if you have to keep the sweat out of your eyes too? Probably, but you can go lightly on the trainer.

Also, is there a time limit on this century? If you could go slower and take some breaks, it might be more manageable.

[sarahkonamojo]

IMHO a century is all about the training. Not that you can't do it without properly training, but it will be much more comfortable if you are prepared. A century can be an ordeal. It also might aggravate your existing challenges.
I'd suggest looking into shorter ride options for the same day. Perhaps starting with the group but intentionally not finishing.
As Tulip said, there is always another century to ride.
S

[OakLeaf]

Oh man. Hope everything goes well with your eye.

... for me it's easy, when things go wrong, to cling over-tightly to plans I'd made before. The century isn't the most important thing in your life right now. Obviously you want everything to be back the way it was, but first things first. Let your eye heal. Do what your doctors say that you can to maintain your fitness. Re-assess when you're allowed back on the bike.

[indysteel]

Oh man. Hope everything goes well with your eye.

... for me it's easy, when things go wrong, to cling over-tightly to plans I'd made before. The century isn't the most important thing in your life right now. Obviously you want everything to be back the way it was, but first things first. Let your eye heal. Do what your doctors say that you can to maintain your fitness. Re-assess when you're allowed back on the bike.

+1. If you can safely get back on the bike in a few weeks' time, then try for the metric. There will be other centuries. Having done centuries with not-quite-adequate training and others with more than enough, it's far more fun and motivating to do them when you're adequately trained. Save your goal for next year when your eye is healed.

And I sincerely hope your eye does heal. Keep us posted.

[skywalkerbeth]

Hi everyone

Thanks for the nice thoughts.

I think Oakleaf nailed it. I'm not fully believing this is happening yet, with my eye. It's my bad eye, so it's not like I would be losing a fully functioning eye. But still.. I just want this to be over with.

[grey]

I second the reminder that there will be other centuries. Take care of your body.

[turbojackie]

I agree with everyone else, take care of the eye!! Good luck and let us now how it goes!

[Sardine]

Just wanted to wish you well and hope you heal soon.

[bmccasland]

Hope you're feeling better and get to go out to play soon!