Aggainst Doctors Odds!

November I posted about a "serious" injury to my back. I was to stop cycling for good and to dedicate myself to stretching only! Contrary to Doctors prognosis, last week I finished a 5 stage Cycling Tour! No pain, injury never crossed my mind and at no point did I have to hold back because of my back! I am so greatful to be healed and back to racing!

We had so much fun! Can´t take anything for granted that is for sure. I enjoyed every minute of this race. From the crazy nervousness on day one, to the amazing view of volcanoes, a time trialing stage which is my passion, to the last day! I even loved/hated the fact that the legs ached every day a little more, but there was always a sweet response from them!, heart rate intensity all over the place. The scorching sun made ice water feel like heaven! Group camaraderie, words of encouregement, suffering galore! Wouldn´t change a thing.

Core strength wok is due for life, and between pilates and now TRX! I get to have amazing complementary workouts for my cycling and triathlon training! I am loving life and am very thankful for the ability and desire to keep training and racing hard! Keep on racing tough!

Wow! It has been like 3 months since my back injury and my last post. In summary, I suffered what may be called a herniated disc. A small protrusion of the disc, but not big enough to be a hernia. It was so painful I was taken by ambulance to t...