Already on the trainer!
So it’s been a little more than a week since my crash and there hasn’t been a day yet without significant progress in my healing. Last Friday, I finally made it back home to Boulder, CO, with a lot of help from Bryan. He drove me from the hospital in Springfield back to Kansas City where we were able to catch a flight to Denver. After a tornado landed in the nearby area, security sent everyone inside the airport to the parking garage before we could go back to the gate. I’m not sure how safe that garage was, but luckily we didn’t have to find out and were in the air after only a short delay. After a short drive from Denver, I made it back home.
At first, it was difficult moving around without the help of a wheelchair. However, my hip and collarbone have made fast progress since. By mid-week, I was able to walk around by myself, even if a little awkwardly. Now the soreness in my hip and collarbone has been improving daily. I even got on the trainer for a few minutes yesterday!
It’s been quite a transition between being in the middle of seven-day stage race and being back at home resting. My body was definitely not ready to be thrown from full-gas racing straight to a hospital bed. It’s been frustrating to be stuck at home instead of getting out on my bike like I always do. It’s left me with a lot of time to think about the ups and downs from this year and how to prepare for next year.
I was able to spend a few mornings watching the stage finishes from Missouri on the internet. It was great to see the team pull it off and keep Christian in the jersey all the way to the end. I wish I would have been there, but being able to watch it was the next best thing.
Again, thanks to everyone for all the positive comments!
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Nothing but time to get back to where you were and then some! Enjoy the off-season.
blake
Glad to hear you are doing so well. I njoyed your riding in the tour of Mo with Daniel and the teamUmpah
It was great seeing you at TOM those first few days. The crash sounded and looked awful but we are so happy you are getting better everyday!
Heal up and give the body the rest it needs to come back 100% for ‘09!
Keep us updated!
GREAT TO HEAR YOU`RE HEALING RAPIDLY BLAKE !
Wishing you wise thoughts and Great advice in your reflection and Preperation for 2009 Season
Proud to wear your kit my friend on the Roads of Lincolnshire England !
Take care Build up Gradually Come Back Stronger !
Anthony C England ..
Blake,
Keep up the progress. I understand the frustration of being seriously injured and off the bike. It will get better, and next year will be here sooner than you think. Good Ju-Ju is on the way…
Matthew Barrowclough
Blake-
Great to watch your racing this year! Glad it was bones that you injured- They will heal stronger than ever!
Blake,
We were at the corner in Branson where you crashed. Let me tell you from a Momma’s heart I was scare to death. We were worried all day trying to find out if you were ok luckily Garmin posted you were a mess but ok on the team’s page. Please tell them thanks for letting us know.
I am so happy to hear you doing great! I know it will not be long before you are back on that black felt riding like crazy!
I am looking forward to seeing you back in Springfield and Branson in 2009! I know you will smoke the TT in Branson next year!! Maybe even win that race!
We are looking forward to keeping you with you and the team in 2009! I know it has to be frustrating not being able to ride yet but I have lots of faith in you before you know it you will be back riding and you will before too long keeping right with Christian and the rest of the team.
Take care Sweetie,
Glad you going good! Keep your chin up!!
Michelle
Blake,
Good luck on the recovery!