It's been seven days since I stopped using the crutches and I felt strong enough to go for a ride. I definitely lost some strength and fitness during the six weeks of non-weight bearing on my left leg, but it's coming back. I'm doing some workouts at home with our weight machine, and I just got a stationary trainer that I can mount my bicycle in to ride at home. Normally at this time of the year I would be starting to go back to the fitness center that I belong to in a nearby town, but even though it is open again, I'm a little reluctant to go due to the virus. Carolyn and I checked it out yesterday and saw that they have some protocol to limit the number of people in the place and they supply each person with disinfecting spray bottles, but still.......
My ride today was only 50 miles, and I felt quite tentative. I know that is normal after an accident and I have experienced it before, but still it felt good to be back on the bike.
Still sticking to my motto:
