Crash
The Fall- On September 9, 2011, I crashed my road bike after hitting gravel going downhill. I broke my pelvis in three places, suffered a concussion and had some serious road rash.
The Screw- Two days after the fall I had a 4.1 inch screw inserted from the right side of my hip to the back to hold it together. Fancy hardware.
Will I Ride Again?- Cycling betrayed me. Will I ride again?
A Time for Everything- This has been a process of learning that there really is a time for everything.
Needles- The accident brought some tough days. I lost my job.
The Birthday Walker- Because, sometimes, the best birthday gift is a pimped out walker and dinner downtown.
Holistic Healing- I used holistic approaches to healing- and they worked.
And Now I Remember- I randomly ran into the person who watched my accident happen and helped me until paramedics arrived. Turns out I actually do remember the moment- pain and tears included.
I Will Run.- I set a bold goal to run a marathon January 8, 2012, just four months from my accident date. The surgeon said I’d start walking after three months.
Ode to a Good Husband- Richard won husband of the year day after day since the crash. “#5- Thank you for cleaning up after me when I accidentally peed on the floor a little.”
Choosing to Believe- “Because choosing to believe in the best and then giving it your absolute all is all you can ever do with something you love.”
And then I walked!- Seven weeks post-accident I got clearance to start walking and moving as tolerated. JOY!
If Matt can, I can too.- I use NY firefighter Matt Long as inspiration as I look forward to running my first post-accident marathon January 8, 2012.
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We are thinking about you!
I can’t wait to see you up and running again.
Best Regards,
Phyllis
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Ashley, I heard about your accident from over at mealsandmiles and check over here often to see how you’re doing. Your story reminds me of a girl I went to highschool with who was a star runner that broke her neck in a skin boarding accident. The doctors thought she’d never walk again. But because she was in such excellent condition before the accident, not only was she able to walk again but she was able to compete in track meets before she graduated. I think you’ll find that you heal as fast as Katie did and you will rock that marathon! Best wishes!
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