ack, broke my right wrist!

[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.

[Catrin]

I concur that hiking mtb trails allows us to see them from a very different perspective. Knowing that you will likely have to deal a bit with being gun-shy when you return should help. I learned a lot about this over the last year, and developed quite a problem with it but I've injured myself quite a few times in the last year. Such is life - you will be back on the trails and loving it sooner than you know. Thankfully it happened at this time of the year rather than spring...

[ehirsch83]

Feel better Kirsten!! you may be stuck on the trainer for a little bit or picking up some new activities but at least it is the winter.

[zoom-zoom]

Yup. A friend broke hers in early May and even with Ti plate it didnt heal well, so she just had another surgery. she has lost her entire mtb and CX seasons.

[tulip]

I learned to mouse with my left hand (I'm right-handed) when I had a wrist injury, and now I can mouse with either one. Perhaps you can learn this new skill, too. It took me about 2-3 weeks to get comfortable with it. I hope you heal up soon.

[ridebikeme]

Ohhh! heal quickly !!

I know exactly how you feel as I've broken both wrists on the bike. The last one the Dr actually formed my cast so that I could somewhat grab the handlebar and ride the trainer. So I was at least thankful for that.

I agree with Artista that it might be a bit before you are actually able to run... might be too much pounding for just a bit.

At any rate, heal quickly!!

[zoom-zoom]

Ohhh! heal quickly !!

I know exactly how you feel as I've broken both wrists on the bike. The last one the Dr actually formed my cast so that I could somewhat grab the handlebar and ride the trainer. So I was at least thankful for that.

I agree with Artista that it might be a bit before you are actually able to run... might be too much pounding for just a bit.

At any rate, heal quickly!!

Thank you -- my friend is 3 months out from a broken wrist and running impact hurts a bit, still. I think elliptical and stationary riding will be my best options.

[Anelia]

Ouch Wishing you a quick recovery!