While it has been quite depressing not to have been able to complete my trip, do to injury, I am recovering well. After weeks of resting and not doing anything to aggravate my ruptured disk, I am now resuming riding and running. I still have some residual numbness but most of the strength has returned to my left arm and hand. However, if I do to much, like hitting a bucket of golf balls, I feel a little pain in my shoulder and tingling in my little finger. I have been going stir crazy just sitting and lying around, and now I am really enjoying being able to exercise again. I am, however, now a bit out of shape and having a little trouble accepting the fact. It is so hard to start up endurance training again.
I am already hoping and planning to do the trip next year. I will probably be much better funded by that time and in better riding shape. Many of you have suggested that I try and find someone to do the trip with, and I may try to do that. Although it isn't to hard to find those who would like to do it with me, it is hard to find someone who can get away for that long, etc. For now I am happy to resume my riding and training and getting ready for next year. I may do some shorter treks in the meantime and if so there will posts and updates here.
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Russ
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