Tuesday, August 09, 2005

Just a guy in his Speedo

Well, I decided I would ride my mtn bike up to the natatorium for a little evening swim. Only having an hour and a half to spare I hauled tail and hustled into the locker room. I quickly hop in my Speedo, grab my goggles and head for the pool. After the required shower I stroll out the door to see dim lights and a drained pool. Kind of bummed, ok pissed, since I saw no signs, or any indication that the pool wasn't open I went back to change into my biking clothes. So I'm kind of bitter, but think, well, I'll just put in some miles on the bike, plus there is a short stretch of single track mtn bike trails on the way home. Nothing to advanced or anything. Anyway, I make my way onto the trail and I'm doing my thing when I take a turn at full speed and lay the bike down. The first thing that hits is my shoulder then my head. Let me just take this moment to say kids, always wear your helmet. It saved me from certain concussion many times. I collect myself and hobble over to the nearest tree, weezing and looking around to see if anyone saw me. My shoulder and ribs hurt like hell, but I'm 4 miles from home so I do my best to make it to the house. After some ibuprofen and a couple of beers I can almost lift my elbow and hand above my shoulder. I'm not out of the tri or anything (so Ryan keep your comments to yourself), but just thought I would share my story of being an idiot. And to think, I didn't play Ultimate because I was afraid of tweaking a knee or ankle. Well, I hope everyone is having a grand night, I'm off to get another beer.

4 comments:

Sigmugi said...

Give us a medical update.

By the way, this is a solid post. Creative title, it has drama, its educational, its entertaining. Good job, James!

Matt said...

So were you still wearing the speedo when you were mountain biking? Cause that might hurt.

James said...

Fortunately I had taken the speedo off, or the road rash would have been nasty on my upper leg. My forearm currently looks like I just used a cheese grater on it.

My shoulder is still sore as heck, and I've got limited movement. I can't really hold any weight in my right hand so going to the bathroom has been awkward (ha, ha). I don't have a primary care physician in Madison yet, but maybe I should get one. Have I told you about my new friend Ibu Profen. I figured I shouldn't start drinking until later.

Matt said...

That's gotta limit the old training regimen.