The comeback part 2- The ups of being down

This injury sucks. It happened at a bad time, actually it happened just before one of the most exciting times for me to be on a bike. In a moment, everything I had worked for was gone.  I was on the side of the road, dripping blood, and my season was over.  At this point,…

99 Days, not that I’m counting.

I’m 99 days post surgery.  And for anyone asking, no I’m not better, I’m not racing till April, and ish for being allowed to ride my bike. It’s hard because I look fine.  My scars are even disappearing.  But internally I have no idea if the magic tendon ferries are busy healing, or if they…

Going nowhere fast.

I’ve been banished to the trainer.  My world has ended. Week 9 of forever! Being an athlete for most of my life, I’m used to injury cycles.  It happens.  Post injury, it’s all about the management.  And I’ll be the first to admit I’m not the easiest patient.  I see the word no as a…

War wounds.

As a cyclist it’s not a matter of if you will fall it’s a matter of when.  For most racing cyclists there are two types.  Ones who have done their collar bone… Fingers crossed my time done in the sling will go towards any future time.  Could I trade my shoulder reconstruction for any possible…