ack, broke my right wrist!

[zoom-zoom]

Elliptical machines are a great cycling substitute for me. Feels like climbing.

I never really liked them in the past, but that may be my way to best keep both my running and biking fitness up.

[Catrin]

Sorry to hear this Zoom, hope you have a quick recovery! Yeah, I dislike the cardio machines as well but they are certainly better than the alternative

[OakLeaf]

Oh, that stinks. Heal quick!

Let the ortho know you need to be able to run. The tradeoff might be a chuffier cast and less use of the hand. When i sprained my wrists and hands two years ago off the road bike, I had to tape all my fingers together to be able to run without pain.

[indysteel]

What a bummer, Zoom. I hope you heal quickly and that whatever pain you're in is bearable.

[redrhodie]

Oh no! I hope it doesn't hurt, and you're back on the bike soon!

[e3rdpower]

I dislocated my elbow about this time last year. No fun at all, and I completely get how frustrating it can be!

Stationary recumbent bike was the first thing I was able to do (the elliptical was too jarring in the beginning) and then lower body strength work and the elliptical, then eventually my bike on the trainer. The worst part is that casts/braces are itchy and kind of a pain in the rear when you get sweaty.

Heal fast!

[Artista]

There is a good chance that you won't be able to tolerate running for several weeks. Try hiking on your mtb trails. You'll be amazed by what you see on foot that you've been missing on the bike. Also, hiking up hills will help get your heart rate up without jarring your broken bone(s). Lower body work like squats and monster walks with an elastic band will help keep your legs strong. Monster walks can be done moving forward, backward, and sideways. Anything that you can do to increase your circulation without causing pain is going to speed the bone healing, reduce swelling, and help maintain fitness.

Yes, you will probably be gun shy when you get back on the bike. It's called self preservation. Don't sweat it. Give yourself permission to walk the obstacles that you've recently mastered. It won't take toooooo many rides to regain your confidence and skills.