Road Rash and Racing

Well actually I don’t race, I participate (for now). My PRs are enough to think about. I crashed my bike on Saturday, and I have a race this Sunday. My shoulder/back is a bit messed up with some road rash. Its getting better but I am worried enough to try to figure out a plan B. I can’t comfortably get into aero on the bike, which isn’t that big of a deal. But everything that has to do with swimming might be a problem. Regular shirts hurt a bit, let alone a wet suit. Also getting my arm over my head and behind proves to be difficult. Anyone got any suggestions… And DNF or DNS are not options.

Thanks

Well, if DNS and DNF are not options, then I think you are stuck with these wise words of ST advice

Suck it up, princess
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DNS.

The only thing worse than road rash is nasty infected road rash because you didn’t take care of it. Or long-term injury from abusing bruised muscles. You’ve got the rest of your life to beat those PRs.