May 22, 2012
While pre-riding the Coulee Cruiser Mountain Bike course in Lethbridge, I inexplicably rocketed off my bike and broke my left humerus. I fell off so fast that I didn't have time to put out my hands to stop my fall (hence no broken wrists). The whole ordeal required an evacuation from the coulee, hospital trip, lots of x-rays, a few prescription painkillers, and the end of my 2012 season.
Thankfully, most race organizers were kind enough to roll most of the events forward.
September 2012
I managed to complete the XTerra Canadian Championships in Canmore held in early September, and I had planned to race XTerra Kelowna in mid September (a rollover of my XTerra Vernon entry), but then I was in a nasty car accident that DESTROYED my Orbea Alma 29er and messed with my neck and back. Sheesh, this girl could not catch a break!
My mantra for 2013 is to hit the RESET button.
My big race for the season is the XTerra West US Championship in Vegas on April 12, 2013. Coach Jack has me working hard, I'm trying to run faster and smoother, my bike strength has improved, my swim is almost back to its former glory (natch: broken arm = overly tight everything in my shoulder).
Wish me luck - and lots of cheers at the finish line!
We're still skiing both with the kids at Sunshine and in the back-country - although E joined us for 3 days at the Elizabeth Parker Hut this year! Super trip, can't wait to bring K next year too!
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| Snowshoe up (Daddy carries the gear), Ski down! |
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| AT Skiing at Lake O'Hara |
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| At Elizabeth Parker Hut, Feb 2013 |
