2 years and 3 weeks later...

[Catrin]

It is really good to hear that you are sort of "back". I am also back on the trails after breaking my ankle two years ago "out there".

But I'm still slow.

And I'm still kind of screechy.

So, working on things, from square one.

You are an inspiration!

What she said, and I am all of the above as well!

You are indeed an inspiration! The other day when I was preparing to mountain bike solo I got a bit nervous about riding by myself. ("what if I fall and twist my neck again..."), and the endo from a few weeks prior didn't help.

I made myself think of you and all you have gone through to get back on the trails - and your injury was far worse than mine. So I drew in a deep breath and took off Besides, I apparently only hurt myself when I am riding with other people....

[jessmarimba]

Besides, I apparently only hurt myself when I am riding with other people....

That's me too. I think being with other people pushes me, sometimes farther than I'm ready to go. I was very careful to keep to my limits yesterday. One woman kept second guessing me - "are you sure you don't want to try it? Go on, give it a go," and I had to tell myself not to give in. It's not worth it.

I still love riding alone, but I keep a whistle with me and try not to get too remote now! Though around Denver, even the "remote" trails will always have someone else on them.

[Tri Girl]

Great job, Jess! You went out there, stuck to your guns, and only did what you were comfortable with.

How infuriating that two med students would let you try to walk when it was obvious that you shouldn't be. Hell- I'm not in med school and I would have told you to sit still (liability or not). Wow.

Glad you got back out there and at least rode at the place where you were injured and kinda got that monkey off your back (if he was ever there to begin with).