Here Comes the Boom...

 

"The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” 

~ Nelson Mandela

Well, as they say, there's a first time for everything.  I had my first bike crash on Sunday, and it rang my bell good and proper.  Let's just say it was a leveling exercise - I think I needed to be reigned in a bit. 

According to the Ironman Maryland countdown clock below which reads 21 days, this is far from impeccable timing (is it ever?).  However, I am extremely grateful because it could have been much worse (the Felt is ok!), and I am thankful no one else was hurt.

Below is probably more than you care to see of my injuries:  I hit my head so black eye for me, bad hip bruise, and of course the knees, hands and one elbow got scuffed up. Since I can't sit still for more than a few minutes, I came up with a contraption to ice my leg (compression socks have many uses).

Aside from the incident, it was a really fun ride.  Thanks to my amazing crew for cleaning me up (good triage) and getting me back to my car after the spill (it was a fun ~10 mile ride back to the car for me). 

Valeria the GoPro Pro

I had egg on my face.  Literally.

 

What doesn't kill you makes you stronger... fingers crossed on that. Hoping to get through the next few weeks training, and be good to go for Ironman Maryland!