Training Log Archive: Carbons Offset

Did a little ab crunch to sit up in bed last night, resulting in about 4 snapping pops on the side with the bruised/cracked ribs. The ribs actually felt a little better after. The ribs really are the one significant issue that remains. Oh well, that will gradually resolve with time.

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A little walk and picnic by Driftwood along Spray Lakes

16.9

Feeling pretty good today but ribs on the right side are even more sore today than previous days. Also seeing some bruising come to surface and it is uuugggggllllyyyyy. I really smacked my right shoulder hard, the bruises look like I tore something, but all seems to work okay.

C • Ouch! 6

Felt pretty good today. A minor 1/10 headache (started behind the right eye, then moved to the right temple and then right forehead) when I woke up but it didn't seem like anything significant and went away in the evening. Joined the in-laws for a trip out to Takkakaw Falls and Emerald Lake with some walking around. At one point I did as instructed when Birgita told me to sprint for a bench that had just opened up and then I realized I maybe shouldn't be running yet.

Feeling even better today, feeling like nothing is really bothering me, pretty normal (we will see how it feels to be in a situation where I have to think hard and really change mental gears.... Sometimes these feel like I pause and then just want to say "come back and try me next week"). Fortunately, I am off work this week anyway, so there is no pressure. I may go to a doctor on Friday to get checked out and discuss returning to work on Monday. I will also give my work a heads up, in case I find it difficult and need to ease into it. I'm optimistic that my employer will be as accommodating as I need.

Washed the bike and checked for damage: none, I saved the bike by landing on my head.
Took the bike for a little ride around the complex to test the shifting. All good and I felt okay on the bike but probably not ready to think fast on a technical trail or in traffic. I'm in no rush.

C • Whew 3

Rode in the car with Carbon and her parents to Banff. The car ride was fine. Looked out the window a few times to picture what it would feel Iike to drive and felt like I wouldn't be ready for any complex situations yet. Otherwise, walking around town and being in crowds and shops was fine.
Feeling even a bit better this evening. Not quite 100 percent but getting close

Went out that evening to a big fundraiser party and engaged in a lot of conversations and crowds, testing how I was feeling. Felt fine, stayed late. Would have loved to compete in the tricycle races, but as I predicted, there were plenty of crashes.