WOODBRIDGE, VIRGINIA
Well, here I go again.
But this doesn’t suck. Cancer sucks.
My knee has been hurting, especially when walking or running. I don’t remember suffering a traumatic injury – in fact, I don’t think there was one. But it was always worse after I played Ultimate (sometimes incorrectly called Ultimate Frisbee). Since there wasn’t an injury, I just have to think about how long this has been bothering me. Probably about 10 weeks.
I sucked it up. I took a deep breath. I manned up. I went to see my doctor.
My doctor did some range of motion tests and diagnosed it: A torn meniscus.
After the doctor visit, I went for a bike ride. There is nothing better to clear the mind and just enjoy the ride. And it was a day that I went over 500 miles for the year — on February 17.
Usually, I have 100 miles or less by this date. My fast start? Maybe too good to be true.
I have no answers. I do have fear. A fear that at age 65, I will not be able to walk.
I had foot surgeries in 2003 and 2004. And a torn meniscus in 2006.
I have some cycling goals for 2012 — Ride the Rockies. Mount Washington. Now I don’t know.
But my doctor says cycling is the best thing I can do. So I will continue to ride. Even though it hurts.
I’m frustrated. I don’t know what’s next. But when life gives you lemons, go for a bike ride. So I did.
Friend: Many years ago I was into long distance running and lost everything except for my first wife who is around here somewhere. Do not be a fool. Been there. Done that. I started running again too far too soon. At 67 I'm just glad to walk. Take it real easy. If it hurts more than just a little bit you are pushing too hard. You are not what's his name whom you saw fly by and maybe touched or pictured. You are a guy that just needs to hold everything together. Just take it easy and do not press yourself too hard for many months. Call me gimp. I won't say what wife calls me.
If I make it to 67 I will be HAPPY!!!!
UPDATE: More surgery…
WTH