The MOST frustrating day of my life...after feeling so damn good on Saturday, Sunday dawned with much anticipation on my part.
Half an hour before the start...I felt a twinge in my back/scapular area....then ARGH a complete spasm....couldn't even breathe. Had to get off the bike and lay flat on my back. I haven't had a spasm like this for ten years, I really don't know what it was, but damn does it hurt! Like having a knife stuck into the middle of my back, radiates down and around (right side, so not a heart attack!) and I can barely lift my arm. I try to relax, but I can't take a deep breath.
Get to the start line, gripping the handlebars in total pain. Three laps I hang on, but in the end I'm in tears from the pain and must stop. Pain and utter frustration/anger. Shoulder still sore two days later. I took off all the week of Aug 2, didn't ride til this past Sunday. Winfield this Sunday, and am considering getting massage for neck/shoulder/back.
I hope to have much better race reports from now on!
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