Week 17 - I’m stronger but I crashed
28 09 2008All is coming along as good as could be. My left leg is getting stronger and if things keep progressing like they are, I may have to move the date of my first run up by a month or two. I had my mind set on January but it looks like it will be earlier. I won’t push it though. I’ll just let it happen organically.
I rode my mountain bike home from work all week (25-30 minute trip) and all went perfect until Friday. At one stretch of my route where I have to ride on the sidewalk, I moved over on the grass to give a pedestrian a wide berth. Upon return to the sidewalk, the tire got caught on a deep groove between the cement and the grass and down I went. Immediately I checked out my left side to make sure everything was ok with the Achilles and it was fine. It was stinging a bit but felt normal after a few minutes back on the bike. As far as everything else, other than a bit of road rash on my forearm and elbow, and some embarrassment, I felt great and just continued home.
Today, I did 45 minutes on the eliptical machine and my left leg (below the knee) did feel a bit tingly for 20 minutes afterwards. But that may be due to the new shoes I was trying out since it feels fairly normal now.
RIP Paul Newman.
Til next time, thanks for reading.
H
I’m glad your biking accident didn’t do any harm….get right back on that horse, Hoss LOL….It must feel good to be getting back in your pre-ATR shape. I hope your goals continue to come true for you.
Congrats,
Marianne
Hi Hoss,
I just read your entire blog.
WOW!! It is impressive and so helpful. You are motivating me! Today I did much work around the house and I feel “burning” of my tendon and a little swelling (I am week 6 on Tuesday). My Pt says heat before and Ice after with elevation, and massage, so i try to keep up with this. It felt so good for me to help my family again!! I never thought getting up to do laundry would be such a pleasure. Sorry to hear about the bike ride but good thing you are fine. Your consistent blog was so helpful as I could go back to your 6th week and read…..so thanks again for sharing the details.
Marilynrd
p.s. For those having surgery this week, you may have to take a baby aspirin each day while your immobile (just in case you haven’t thought about that).
Marilynrd,
Heal well.
Thanks for your comments. I am glad my comments are of some use. When I look back at my first 8-10 weeks I made use of many blogs to get me through and that is what this is all about. This site sure has been a Godsend. Don’t you love how much you appreciate the little things now? Are you sure you want to get back to helping the family so early? Milk it for a while. I am still getting my wife to mow the lawn.
Marianne,
Great to hear from you. It is great to get back to regular activity but I gotta start trimming some weight. I hope all is well with you too.