My ribs are feeling better, however, even watching a funny movie (lots of laughing) last night made them aggravated by the time that I awoke this morning. I can’t wait until they’re fully healed. I realized today that I’ve been in pain, or sick, for over 45 days, and that’s just not right.
I took it easy again today. I did a really easy ride out to Tiburon and back. AKA, the Paradise Loop. It was another gorgeous day today. The temperatures were in the upper 60’s, and the sun was shining without a cloud in the sky. With the exception of a few storms, I've had amazing weather thus far on my ride to recovery.
As I rode today I thought about tomorrow. It’s the one-year mark of the beginning of my own recovery, and also “N's,” and it’s saddening to think that there should have been a joint celebration for us, but instead it will be a much different affair. I know exactly how I want to celebrate the day, and hopefully things will pan out in the way that I hope. I can’t believe that it’s been one year since that dark day; one of the very darkest for me.
Today my lower body felt strong and rested, and very eager to get back to doing longer and harder rides, but my upper body was still barking back at me anytime that I applied some effort to the handlebars. Side to side, and out of the saddle riding is still painful. Some genius doctor needs to figure out a way to heal ribs quickly. The whole “you can’t do anything for ribs” thing seems antiquated to me (BTW, the picture to the left was taken two days ago).
Tomorrow should be an interesting day of reflection for me, and one that I look forward to, and then of course, I don’t really want to revisit one of the darkest days of my life one year later. We’ll see how it goes tomorrow. Wish me luck… Road, or mountain, my ribs will make tomorrow's call?
Distance: 21.25 miles
Calories burned: 1,307
Time: 1:23:29 hours
Elevation gain: 685 ft
Garmin Connect ride details: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/19878759
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