Triathlon blues....
I am a triathlete. I have to keep repeating that to myself. I am STILL a triathlete. I am not yet an EX-triathlete. Over a year ago, I had micro-fracture surgery to repair some damaged articular cartilage in my right knee. Thus, I was non-weight bearing and on crutches for almost two months, been in physical therapy continuously, had an additional surgery this past May, again in September and now seeing a specialist in Boston.
My goal is to compete again. Two summers ago, I raced a single event -- Maine REV3 aquabike. I ran in the Beach to Beacon 10K for fun and then I woke up to knee stiffness unlike anything I had ever experienced. And my downward fall began.
I am battling the insurance company to approve this fourth surgery. It's not about running again. It's about not having my knee catch, grind and shoot white, hot pain while just shifting my weight from side-to-side. Ahh....but we are on my triathlon page.
My goal is to compete again. Two summers ago, I raced a single event -- Maine REV3 aquabike. I ran in the Beach to Beacon 10K for fun and then I woke up to knee stiffness unlike anything I had ever experienced. And my downward fall began.
I am battling the insurance company to approve this fourth surgery. It's not about running again. It's about not having my knee catch, grind and shoot white, hot pain while just shifting my weight from side-to-side. Ahh....but we are on my triathlon page.
This is my bike. I absolutely love it. But again, I have learned that being strong on my bike a year ago is just that - I was strong on my bike a year ago.....it doesn't carry over. I am currently attempting to ride on the trainer in my basement, but I have to be careful because too much time on the bike makes my knee very sore.
Running is clearly out. Maybe forever. We will see.
Running is clearly out. Maybe forever. We will see.
Race History
2009
Tri for the YMCA (indoor)
King Pines Tri
Tri for a Cure
Maniac Triathlon
2010
Tri for the YMCA (indoor)
Polar Bear Triathlon and Duathlon
Pirate Tri
Urban Epic
Tri for a Cure
West Kennebunk Fireman Triathlon
Maniac Triathlon
Pumpkinman Triathlon
2011
Polar Bear Triathlon and Duathlon
Mill City Triathlon - OLY
Gloucester Triathlon
Pumpkinman Triathlon
Age Group Triathlon National Championship - OLY
2012
Beach to Beacon
Maine REV 3 - OLY Aquabike
2009
Tri for the YMCA (indoor)
King Pines Tri
Tri for a Cure
Maniac Triathlon
2010
Tri for the YMCA (indoor)
Polar Bear Triathlon and Duathlon
Pirate Tri
Urban Epic
Tri for a Cure
West Kennebunk Fireman Triathlon
Maniac Triathlon
Pumpkinman Triathlon
2011
Polar Bear Triathlon and Duathlon
Mill City Triathlon - OLY
Gloucester Triathlon
Pumpkinman Triathlon
Age Group Triathlon National Championship - OLY
2012
Beach to Beacon
Maine REV 3 - OLY Aquabike