Injured

Last weekend was a great weekend. On Saturday Weaver and I did a 70 mile ride that had 4,500 feet of elevation gain, mostly in two sections with a short downhill in between the two sections, ride profile on the right. This was a hard ride, but whenever I asked my legs to do more, they responded and they had more in them than my aerobic system could handle. I felt extremely strong after the ride.

On Sunday Kristin and I did a trail run around Tryon Creek State Park. I ran pretty hard around Tryon Creek, and I felt really good on the run, and really strong. I was having a little bit of knee pain at the end, and I knew at the time that I definately went too hard, and I maybe would be a little sore. After the run, I did a 22 mile ride that was flat and pretty easy, just to help my legs loosen up.

On Sunday night, my left knee started to hurt, so I took Monday and Tuesday off. On Wednesday my knee was feeling better, with the occasional discomfort during the day, but nothing big. I knew I wasn't running this week, but I figured since cycling is so easy on the knees I could ride the bike. I hopped on my cycle trainer on Wednesday after work, and after 3 minutes, my left knee started hurting again so I stopped. I decided since I have an audit all week next week I wouldn't have much time to see a doctor if my knee was still hurting. So I went to see a doctor just in case, and hopefully get some magic pill that would allow me to ride this weekend. Well, the doctor said there was no magic pill, but my knee was still solid and nothing felt loose. He said he could definitely feel the fluid on my knee and that I needed to wait 48 to 72 hours before I would be able to ride again.

It has been 48 hours now, and I am not sure I will be ready in 72 hours, but I don't think I will be able to ride Sunday evening, so I will have to wait until Monday evening (if possible with the audit).

So, long story short, I am dieing a little inside as I am sitting here looking outside where it is dry and a little bit of sun is peaking out. And next week is supposed to be in the high 60's to high 70's for the next week. I am just hoping my knee will agree with me by Monday evening so I can get back on my training schedule.