This will probably, hopefully, just be a morale boost for me to look forward to better days. But may serve as a nudge for someone to not put off that ride because something isn't perfect. Get out there and ride!
A couple of years ago, I broke my clavicle in 2 places in a football incident. It took about 4 months of hoping the bone would heal before the professionals agreed to operate and turn me into the bionic man I am today. The healing process took a fair amount of time, frozen shoulder had set in and even today I need to use a backscratcher as I have lost mobility. Not related to my own issues, but affecting the mental health, was the passing of my Mum after an 8 year fight with Cancer.
Throw in moving jobs, at least one chest infection, multiple illnesses from the kids (I never used to get sick, but unfortunately am diabetic so have become more susceptible as I get a bit older). Then on Christmas day I was laid-up with debilitating pain due to an abscess. This has only just been operated on and the basic healing will have another 4-6 weeks (maybe longer before I get on my bike).....
All together, I'm approaching 2 years since I rode. Weight has gone on, morale has gone down, but I am hopeful that better days are not too far away.
For the rest of you, if it's a bit drizzly out, or colder than you find ideal, or you're struggling to find someone to ride with... Just go, get out, enjoy it. Tomorrow could be worse than today, so make the most of life when you can.... And do an extra mile for me, I need it!
“Today is the oldest you've ever been, and the youngest you'll ever be again”
- Eleanor Roosevelt
As someone who also suffered a long wait for an op on a clavicle and frozen shoulder I feel your pain.
Just keep plugging away with your stretches/physio and eventually you should get full movement back.
I hit several brick walls where I didn't gain any movement for months on end but kept going and suddenly I'd make an improvement.
I now have full ROM back and almost four years since the break though it still causes pain that is very, very slowly getting better.
Just off out for a ride now.
I'll keep you in mind while I'm out.
Conan, you're dead right. Occasionally we all need a little motivation, Thank You.
I hope you're back to your best very soon.
Op million percent agree with you 😊 I'm having a bit of a time but the ride today has sorted me temporarily
Can sympathise, i'm T2 diabetic seemingly after COVID, and have metal pins in shoulder from a big off that took a long time to get over.
I think you need to do some sort of exercise, for me the relationship between some physical fitness, being outside and some fresh air, has great mental benefits too, but i'm not adverse after the last few winters we've had to jumping on the turbo too.
Also, never underestimate the power of a good walk, even if you can't ride bike currently, you know you're blood glucose levels will thank you too...