vickster
Legendary Member
Grrr, the sun is shining, I've pretty much done my work for the day...but i can't go cycling
Firstly, I have a stinky cold brewing and have a banging headache, a sore (and irritatingly tickly) throat and other associated ails
Secondly, I have basically been told my my specialist and physio that I have been overdoing the cycling since my injury and surgery and have pi**ed off my back and knee to the extent that I am not to cycle excessively - trying to work out exactly what that is, but seems to be a level that aggravates my back and my knee
My back starts to complain after about 10-20 miles, sooner if any "hills" are involved and although my leg is broadly ok on the bike, it kicks up a stink when I stop and try to walk!
I am not doing any strengthening physio stuff now again on medical advice, just simple stretching of back and legs. If not better in 6-8 weeks, I then may well need some sort of treatment, probably a steroid jab in the first instance
I've done a couple of hundred miles in the last two weeks - which I think for me right now, would probably be termed excessive. Gentle cycling is ok, problem is I do tend to ride as fast as I can when I do ride (mostly 14mph ish), not really able just to potter along more slowly
I have also been "asked" (in pretty much no uncertain terms) not to attempt Ride 100 - I had more or less decided to pull out (also on @jefmcg 's advice) . I haven't been able to ride nearly enough (nor lose any weight ) to do 100 miles in the time allowed, so as annoying as it is, it would have been a mistake to try. Will get an automatic entry next year instead
I had started to go swimming as advised - but now I can't do that either because of the snots!
I am pretty much fed up with all of this, more so as it's not my fault
I am now having some counselling to help me deal with the trauma and consequences of the accident which does go a bit beyond the above but is part of it
It's all really frustrating and it would be great to get some pointers as to how to deal with the stress, frustration - exercise is great for stress, but not being able to is a cause right now, not a solution!
I think the uncertainty of when things will get better is also really tough to deal with - the wound on my leg alone could take another 12-18 months to heal fully
I seem to now be resorting to online shopping as something to do when not cycling, so my credit card is bearing some of the brunt which isn't ideal!
Thanks for "listening"
Firstly, I have a stinky cold brewing and have a banging headache, a sore (and irritatingly tickly) throat and other associated ails
Secondly, I have basically been told my my specialist and physio that I have been overdoing the cycling since my injury and surgery and have pi**ed off my back and knee to the extent that I am not to cycle excessively - trying to work out exactly what that is, but seems to be a level that aggravates my back and my knee
My back starts to complain after about 10-20 miles, sooner if any "hills" are involved and although my leg is broadly ok on the bike, it kicks up a stink when I stop and try to walk!
I am not doing any strengthening physio stuff now again on medical advice, just simple stretching of back and legs. If not better in 6-8 weeks, I then may well need some sort of treatment, probably a steroid jab in the first instance
I've done a couple of hundred miles in the last two weeks - which I think for me right now, would probably be termed excessive. Gentle cycling is ok, problem is I do tend to ride as fast as I can when I do ride (mostly 14mph ish), not really able just to potter along more slowly
I have also been "asked" (in pretty much no uncertain terms) not to attempt Ride 100 - I had more or less decided to pull out (also on @jefmcg 's advice) . I haven't been able to ride nearly enough (nor lose any weight ) to do 100 miles in the time allowed, so as annoying as it is, it would have been a mistake to try. Will get an automatic entry next year instead
I had started to go swimming as advised - but now I can't do that either because of the snots!
I am pretty much fed up with all of this, more so as it's not my fault
I am now having some counselling to help me deal with the trauma and consequences of the accident which does go a bit beyond the above but is part of it
It's all really frustrating and it would be great to get some pointers as to how to deal with the stress, frustration - exercise is great for stress, but not being able to is a cause right now, not a solution!
I think the uncertainty of when things will get better is also really tough to deal with - the wound on my leg alone could take another 12-18 months to heal fully
I seem to now be resorting to online shopping as something to do when not cycling, so my credit card is bearing some of the brunt which isn't ideal!
Thanks for "listening"