Healing

Fall is here and summer has left the mountains.  The Aspens are bare, their leaves blown over the neighborhood.

The summer was good for me and my family.  It went by quickly and I worked hard to strengthen my leg.  I'm not 100%, but the leg is so much better then what it was.  This past summer, my bike was my best friend.  I purchased a trainer and rode as much as I could.  When I was stronger, I went out on the road.  It was definitely intimidating at first to ride on the road.  I couldn't stand and pedal.  At first, I didn't feel very stable or strong.  That changed by the end of the summer.

We spent the summer in Wisconsin at a lake cabin.  We swam everyday and walked in the woods.  The roads in Wisconsin are the best for riding, smooth and few cars.  I'm happy to be back in Colorado and excited for the ski season.

The challenge this year is to take it slow.  I'll be especially present and aware of my skiing.  It'll be different and I hope to get some powder days.
I think I'll start off by making a lot of skid turns and side slipping exercises.  As I get stronger, I'll practice skiing on one foot and also step turns.  I'm nervous about carving and extending downhill.  I'm also nervous about the angles I'll be able to make with my knees and hips.

To get ready - I made a movie.  I've been watching this to get excited.  This is me, pre- tibia plateau fracture.