Broke my 7th rib (left side, almost exactly where my arm touches my side) on Thursday. I had an uncomfortable swim and a surprisingly good FTP test Saturday. I ran 11 on Sunday - the first half mile hurt, but then it was fine.
Went to the doctor Monday and got x-rays. They said it was a clean break, and that I was clear to do basically any tri stuff I could stand.
I biked outside and had a better swim today. Reading some threads on here, it sounds like people had it much worse than me. Now I’m second guessing a bit - am I doing too much? Overly optimistic?
Sleeping had been okay. Sneezing sucks, but most everything else is tolerable. Doctor just gave me ibuprofen. Maybe I just got a...lucky break?
Aaron Bales
Lansing Triathlon Team
Went to the doctor Monday and got x-rays. They said it was a clean break, and that I was clear to do basically any tri stuff I could stand.
I biked outside and had a better swim today. Reading some threads on here, it sounds like people had it much worse than me. Now I’m second guessing a bit - am I doing too much? Overly optimistic?
Sleeping had been okay. Sneezing sucks, but most everything else is tolerable. Doctor just gave me ibuprofen. Maybe I just got a...lucky break?
Aaron Bales
Lansing Triathlon Team