I started a new job in January of this year, so I’m way behind in my posts.
I actually got out on March 12th with the road bikes. After working with a trainer and doing weight training for 3 solid months, I felt great. I felt strong on my bike. I went up one big hill on Ransom Road and when I got to the top, I could feel the stretch in my left foot and knew it was time to go home.
I’ve been suffering with plantar fasciitis since September of last year. I did 4 months of PT and then when I started the new job in January, didn’t have the time to continue with the therapy, plus that it was getting expensive. So in February, I opted for a cortisone injection in my left foot. It gave me so much relief, that I realized how bad my right foot is. It is without a doubt, one of the worst pains that I have ever had.
Gearing up and getting ready to go.
This is my 2013 Trek Domane 5.2 WSD. I absolutely love this bike. It’s made for riding long distances. My previous bike was a 2007 Trek Pilot. Trek never disappoints!
Heading out on Lower Demunds Road.
Just starting out here. It was a beautiful day for cycling.
This is Ransom Road. So far, so good.
This is the flat area on Ransom Road, before the hill that aggravated my foot.
Scenery…
Some of the scenery along the way.
Honey for sale, I’ll have to remember this when I run low.
Pitt stop
My husband’s bike, also a Trek Domane.
A county line.
Crossing into Wyoming County from Luzerne County. There have been times when I would cross into three different counties when cycling. I’m just praying that my foot holds up.
Even after getting the shot around February 12th, my podiatrist still insists that I do not exercise. I learned that I can’t just stop exercising when I had my last foot injury in 2011. I over trained for a triathlon and the Harvey’s Lake race. I ended up with a Morton’s neuroma, synovitis, capsulitis and tarsal tunnel syndrome. That also took 2 shots in one foot and 1 in the other of cortisone to heal. Very painful as well.
I’m a Pisces and they are prone to foot problems. Not too sure how much I believe in Astrology but I definitely have the foot issues.
So until my foot started hurting, it was a great ride. I’m hoping to get out again really soon.
