My rib has been healing quite nicely since my accident over two weeks ago. I've had no problems breathing and the pain has become almost nonexistent. I tried to avoid using pain medication (why I don't really know) aside from at night, but that is no longer required. I started biking 3 days after I left the hospital and I'm back to regular training now, so I have few complaints. Running is still a bit painful since that involves much more jarring of the rib, so I'm still easing my way back into that. I just got back from a short, easy run a little bit ago and as I write I'm experiencing a dull, throbbing pain. So I'm reminded that I'm still injured to a certain degree. Other than that, the main issue I have is if I twist in a certain way, which gives me a nice little shot of pain. This doesn't happen often, so it's not a big deal.
As for biking, it looks like the next racing I will be doing is either the Tour of Lawrence Circuit Race on the campus of KU on 6/29 or possibly Masons Midsummer Meltdown at Wyandotte County Lake Park on 7/7. I've been quite happy with my training this year thus far and hope I can keep it up. On a mileage basis alone I'm far beyond where I've ever been at this point in the year and my intensity has been good. My hope is that I'm setting myself up nicely for a solid cyclocross season. The frustration of last year is still fresh on my mind.
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