It's been two weeks and one day since I couldn't pedal a stroke, and I finally was able to give my knee more than an "around-the-block" test today. It was only 17.5 miles with one small hill, but I gained a large dose of much-needed self confidence because the ride was nearly a pain-free.
Ice is my new best friend
I didn't push any high gears and kept my cadence above 80 strokes/minute. But I did stand and pedal a few times and neither that nor the hill presented any problems. I felt a little twinge here and there (mostly at the beginning), so it's not 100% but it's also still 6 days before I'll be tested for real. Overall, I was very happy.
Maybe the best news is that for about 5 minutes, I didn't think about my knee at all. One of the things that's weighing on me is that I won't be "worry free" when I return because I'll be so damn focused on the knee. Everyone at Colliers has been great, allowing me not to worry or think about work during the ride. So, I don't want to be obsessing about my stupid knee instead. I need to find a balance between taking care of myself and letting go, and that 5 minutes was a hopeful sign that I might be able to do that after the first couple of days.
Maybe the best news is that for about 5 minutes, I didn't think about my knee at all. One of the things that's weighing on me is that I won't be "worry free" when I return because I'll be so damn focused on the knee. Everyone at Colliers has been great, allowing me not to worry or think about work during the ride. So, I don't want to be obsessing about my stupid knee instead. I need to find a balance between taking care of myself and letting go, and that 5 minutes was a hopeful sign that I might be able to do that after the first couple of days.
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