I’m so excited to announce I got out on my bike today and rode for the first time since my accident. I’ve done a lot of praying up until this point, and once again my prayers were answered.
I left the house about 11:45am and proceeded down an old warm-up route, which is about eleven miles. I used to hit this route before heading south of my parents into the big hills of the Cedar Hill area. I’ve done a lot of training there, and look forward to returning to all of my old routes some day. The weather was clear and the temperature was a smoldering 107F, but I didn’t give a care in the world. I had forgotten how bumpy this main stretch of road was, until it was too far to turn around. Some of the bigger bumps were a little hard on my foot, but it wasn’t enough to deter me from finishing.
It was like I’d never been on a bike before, at the average speed of 12mph. It will be a good while before I get back up to 23-26 average mph pace I’m used to traveling at. I’m not going to rush anything, for I don’t want to be told I can’t ride by my doctors.
I feel like I’ve accomplished so much and have come so far mentally and physically. I’m so thankful for my family, friends, and most importantly my faith in God.
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“Return of the Ramon”!
great to hear you are back on track.
i do know how the healing process works.
i injured my shoulder and right arm last year. i had severe nerve pinching pain. i do know how it feels to think you are crippled for life. i still have lots of pain when i sit behind the computer-actually what injured my arm was long hours behind the computer and that means over 15-20 hours a day for over a month and a half.
the fact that i can actually sit for 4-5 hours a day and come up with a half done comp is very relieving at this point in my life.
i am sure you will be up and running in no time ramon. don’t give up!