Thursday, August 7, 2008

What a year it's been

It's kinda hard to believe that one year ago I stared the reaper dead in the face, and told him to get outta my friggen way. Had I never experienced my little "interruption" in training, I'm sure I would be were I would like to be right now. But, I honestly didn't think I would be back to this level of fitness and speed as I spent the many hours thinking over what had happened and how beat up I was. Most surprising of all is that my face (for better or for worse) looks almost exactly like it did before I did my physics experiment, save for some small scarring!




It's been a crazy year, for sure, but I'm glad to be back on the road!

17 comments:

Marcy said...

It's already been a year?!?! Dang time has flown by. Let's not have any more of those ;-)

Mendy said...

That's the only one you get, got it? Seriously, glad you survived that.

Mendy said...

I like that picture, btw. You don't look as serious as you do in the others. I'd like to do that course next year!

Nick said...

And I'm glad to see you out there again doing what you love.

Gotta Run..... said...

No way... ayear already!! Seems like maybe 6 months ago. Still very glad that you are still with us and on the road.

Wes said...

Yea, and we're all glad you are back on the road too :-)

Unknown said...

Wow, has it been a year already? It seems like just yesterday that you briefly took up pavement body surfing...a hobby best left to others. I'm glad to see that you came out of it alright.

Unknown said...

Of course, the same can't be said for that bike. Ouch!

J~Mom said...

That was scary times!! So glad you patched up ok!

Jess said...

Wow, that's already been a year ago?! Holy heck, time flies!

teacherwoman said...

I can't believe that was a year ago already! Glad to hear you are back at it ... full speed ahead and looking great!

A said...

Back on the horse ... that's the way to do it, right? Keep on riding!

Kevin said...

Wow thats an amazing story. I never knew about this since I have only been reading your blog for about 6 months. You have definitely come back strong in the last year

Erin Leigh said...

I had no idea either. I am glad you are ok cause that was crazy!! Way to come back.

Lily on the Road said...

Didn't "know" you last year, but, boy, after reading what you went through, I had tears in my eyes...

Glad you have fully recovered and are back at it David!

Wow, what a year!!!

Eric said...

Giddy UP! You're face is beauti-mus...for a guy! I'm sure your speediness is going to show in Greenville! I look forward to seeing y'all there!

Chris said...

Wow DAve! Man, I had not idea about your spill (course I didn;t know you last year) Just goes ot show that you nevr know where someone has been or what they have been through. I'm glad that you made it through and came out better on the other end.

You know, reading about the situation that led to your crash I would say that that we have all been there and done what you did and somehow pulled out of it. A good reminder to all of us that it can happen to even the best cyclist (and happen fast).............

Thanks for sharing it. Again, glad that it was not any worse. You're a tough dude man!