I’ve been putting in a lot of miles with New Bike. It is such a joy to ride. I feel more confident with the mountain bike drive train, and so far none of the Athens hills have stopped me. I get a lot of encouragement from a security guard at the building I commute to. Some neighbors like to watch me muscle up the hill into our community, when I get home from work. I’ve also been to a few new places in town that I’ve been too intimidated to try. My legs are getting stronger.
I have to be careful, though. I’m starting to experience tendon pain in my right foot. That’s my goodleg. I can’t go through another leg surgery. So I’m seeing a podiatrist on Monday for a look-see. I also don’t like the way my abs feel after busting a gut on a tough hill. It’s almost as if the repair can’t take the stress. Scary. The past injuries I’ve sustained would put some people on their ass for life, either because the recovery is too painful or because the sedentary lifestyle is too difficult to overcome.
Still, I feel ready to give Watson Mill Bridge State Park another go. The state recently re-opened it, and I’m quite happy about it. All I need is a three-day weekend…