Back in Business, Sort of

The last week of August, just a month after the NYC Triathlon, I woke up with a pain in my neck which worsened throughout the morning until I can hardly move. Turned out I had two herniated discs in my spine. After months of physical therapy, a cortizone shot and absolutely no running- I'm starting to get back into the game. For months I was not able to do anything physical. I hardly had any movement in my back or neck. I could hardly look side to side. My left side was tingly. But now, things are looking brighter. So i'm back on my bike, finally, thankfully. Twice a week I take a spin class and this morning L and I went for a windy ride on the path- the bitter cold brought us back inside a little too quickly but it felt so good to ride!

We are doing the 5 boro bike right in May- I'm hoping to be in better shape by then so I can take off!

I've tried swimming a few times over the last couple of months but the movement of the stroke still aggravates my shoulder. I'm hoping over time I can get back into the groove- though sadly, I'm not so sure about running. It is still too much pounding on my body. So i'm taking things slow- one day at a time, getting back into shape, into Tri shape.