The Crash and The Journey Back

I guess I enjoyed my three rides last weekend a little too much.  The hours combined with the inability to stand up and pedal plus not enough water intake likely caused me to have a bladder infection.  BAH!!!!   Ah well, the miracle that are antibiotics took care of it for now.  I figured I'd give "the region" a week off, so riding may resume tomorrow (Monday).  Can't win for losing sometimes.  Oh well.  None the less I decided to get out and enjoy the 60 degrees before the winds came roaring to town. I decided this morning that since the Parkway was closed I'd use it to loop in a hike.  I parked off of Yellow Mtn Rd where it crosses under the parkway, walked UP (see elevation profile) the parkway to the old Roanoke Mtn Campground, looped the side that is closed, then headed to the other loop.  From there I intersected the Chestnut Ridge Loop and took it back to the car. I thoroughly enjoyed the challenge and the little bit of trail...

This week was one of those weeks that fretted me too much.  Was walking at work and had a sharp, stabbing pain in my left knee.  It was painful to take a step, but managed to finish the inside loop at work.  Sat on the couch that night and iced it.  After that I took a slow, deliberate walk at work then very, gently spun on the trainer (Wednesday).  Friday walked from my office to the outer edge of the parking lots.  This is where I watched 4th of July fireworks from last summer.  Was really hoping this three-day weekend would bring nice weather so I could go outside and ride; but nonetheless - we live in the rain zone.  It's Sunday, 34 degrees, we've had rain, snow, sleet and freezing rain on/off all day.  It rained yesterday too. Zwift has become my obsession this weekend.  I found a "rehab" ride to do on Saturday that is designed for people recovering from injury or new to Zwift/riding.  I really enjoyed it.  I sta...