First ride in 5 months

[toddmeister]

Just back from my first ride since I suffered a slipped disc back in October. I used to do a lot of running and had only just started getting into cycling. Can't believe how unfit I've become. Only managed about 5 or 6 miles and was absolutely hanging out my @rse. Was almost throwing up when I got home lol

Been meaning to do some kind of fitness for a while but I guess the fear of doing my back again had put me off.

Anyway it's good to be back. Onwards & upwards

 

[Drago]

Good luck, hope you get back in the groove swiftly.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Well done.

 

[jonnysnorocket]

That's the hardest ride under your belt now!

 

[Mrs M]

Well done

 

[Dave7]

Well done for doing it.........the longer the wait the more difficult it gets (especially at my age )
I used to do a lot of running (up to half marathon distance) but suffered from a bad back for many years. Nowadays, simply jogging hurts too much.
I find cycling is fine though and managed to keep it up over winter.......albeit it much shorter rides.......as I know how difficult it is after a layoff.

 

[Slick]

Congratulations, it's amazing how quickly you lose your fitness levels, but every bit as amazing how quickly you can get them back. Well done.

 

[fossyant]

Stick at it,

 

[User32269]

The first few rides back hurt! Doesn't take long to get it back though. I had a big lay off a few years back, jumped on the bike to go to my parents, about 3 miles with a few slight uphill drags, felt like bike was made of lead!
You will soon be flying.

 

[ChrisEyles]

Nice one! Take it steady and enjoy your riding and you'll be surprised how quickly you get back to where you were before