So I'm over in Belgium having a great racing campaign. The first weekend here I had three races in a row and finished 9th, 11th, and 10th and was feeling fantastic.
During the World Cup on the 26th I ruptured my right achilles tendon necessitating surgery. I hurt myself around 2pm and was in surgery before 6pm! They are quick around here and that was all without asking for an ID or insurance card or anything.
The surgery went well, my tendon had to be sewn back together and I'm in a cast and not allowed to weight the foot for two weeks. I should be able to swim in 3-4 weeks and get on an indoor bike some time after that. In 6-8 weeks I'll be in a walking cast and by 10 weeks will have one seriously atrophied skinny white little calf to show off.
Because I'm a very positive person I've been able to find the silver lining in this messed up situation........it now officially my off season and I'm in the country that has the best beer in the world. The chocolate, cheese and bread are pretty good too. I'm headed home on the third of January and until then I'm working on my euro crutch (aka gimpsticks) skills and keeping my foot elevated.
I hope everyone has safe and happy holidays and don't worry, I'll be back on the bike soon enough!!!
