Update on the Fear

InkdSpEdTchr
on 11/29/11 7:21 am

Background: June fell off bike going 45+mph downhill, broke arm, cracked helmet, & wicked road rash.

Cut to Oct finally getting back on my bicycle, but terrified of going downhill faster than 15mph. And I mean TERRIFIED!

I took a climbing and descending course a couple of weekends ago and it was really helpful. I am now able to fly down a straightaway type hill where I can see far out in front of me (got up to 32mph- goal is 50).

Now I'm working on going down windy mountains as those twists and turns are still are awfully frightening.

I learned in the class about counter steering, and really sitting into my bike ( I was kinda hovering over it) and those two things have helped.

Also I've been going on slightly increasingly longer rides (I'm only up to 45miles tho) and am just fighting through the fear. Cuz I know that if I just keep at it and keep pedaling I will conquer this almost debilitating fear.

Hope all you EnF'rs are doing great too!

:Danni

:Danni >>>AIDS/LifeCycle 10 & 11 Finisher: 545miles on the bike in 7 days <<<
HW390/SW340/CW 208/GW170

Seht
on 11/29/11 12:14 pm

RNY on 01/22/08

Glad to hear you are making progress Danni

It's good to hear that you are able to work through this.

Scott

The first time you do something - It's going to be a personal record!

InkdSpEdTchr
on 12/1/11 8:02 am

RNY on 08/05/09

Thanks Scott, overcoming fear is possible!

:Danni >>>AIDS/LifeCycle 10 & 11 Finisher: 545miles on the bike in 7 days <<<
HW390/SW340/CW 208/GW170

MacMadame
on 11/29/11 1:27 pm - Northern, CA

VSG on 09/24/08

So when are we going for that ride??

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InkdSpEdTchr
on 12/1/11 8:03 am

RNY on 08/05/09

Anytime! I ride most every weekend with the free ALC training rides and come Jan I'll be riding every Sat with the Fremont Freewheelers!

:Danni >>>AIDS/LifeCycle 10 & 11 Finisher: 545miles on the bike in 7 days <<<
HW390/SW340/CW 208/GW170

MacMadame
on 12/1/11 11:41 am - Northern, CA

VSG on 09/24/08

Maybe my head will stop hurting by Jan!

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InkdSpEdTchr
on 12/2/11 1:47 am

RNY on 08/05/09

Still getting headaches when you workout? :(

:Danni >>>AIDS/LifeCycle 10 & 11 Finisher: 545miles on the bike in 7 days <<<
HW390/SW340/CW 208/GW170

MacMadame
on 12/2/11 11:46 am - Northern, CA

VSG on 09/24/08

I haven't worked out in 2 weeks. I can't workout until I go 24 hours without one. I'm very close to that (again) but not quite there yet.

I think this time I'll start small. Like go for a walk or something!

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