Posts

Showing posts from May, 2021

Journey to the center of the heart

Image
  One thousand four hundred forty hours / 60 days / 8 weeks / 2 months It still boggles my mind to say those numbers... As of this writing, it's been 2 months since my operation and that has felt like both an eternity as well as a blur during that time. I can't believe time is flying by so fast and yet the day to day seems so slow. It's been a full 4 weeks since I've updated you on where I am at with things and how I'm doing during this recovery, and things couldn't be better. Along with the lifting/weight restrictions being removed at week 6, I was also cleared by my cardiologist to start light riding around the neighborhood and other mellow trails. No singletrack yet and no rowdy riding, but being able to get outside and travel with more than just my two feet or a car has been profound on my mental attitude!  I (almost) forgot how good it feels to ride around with the wind in my face and the smells from all the spring blossoms. It's almost like being a chi