Training Log Archive: Carbons Offset

17.5

Starting with stationary exercise so that I don't have to worry about crashing, or bouncing the brain (I will leave the running until a little later). I'm probably being more conservative than I need to be, but I'm not in a big rush to start doing anything (other than wanting to get out having fun again.... maybe a bike ride this weekend). Also, the ribs probably won't enjoy running or any serious jostling yet.

C • How's your head? 3

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.

17

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