Training - Running + Bicycling = Injury Update

Bicycle: 2 miles @ 7:45 a.m.
Weather: Mostly Cloudy, 72°F, 73% Humidity, Wind: From SSW @ 15 mph, gusting to 26 mph; feels like 72°F.
Course: To Lake Riley (in Cobbs Hill) and back.

Twenty-fours later and I am becoming more convinced that the concern I have with my right knee is indeed a micro tear in my quadriceps tendon. The discomfort has been lingering despite treating it with ice, ibuprofen and rest. It would appear as though a long, intentional "rest" period is in order so that I can run again in the future. The suggested layoff period is from 4-6 weeks. I am very hopeful that by being cautious and taking a respite from running, I will be able to begin training anew in the early fall.

Now the larger question is whether or not I can continue begin to ride my bicycle more frequently, an activity I have done less of recently due to the emphasis on running. This morning I went for a short bicycle ride to Cobbs Hill in hopes of photographing the elusive Riley Lake Heron.

Following the short (2 mile) ride, I experienced slight discomfort, but that may have not been the result of having ridden the bike, but just indicative of the new status quo for how that joint will feel. If things do not change, I suppose I will have to see my primary care physician (who will tell me to "rest") and then maybe a specialist, who will also tell me to rest... or maybe he or she will say it's "okay" to ride my bicycle... it's not like I go all that fast on it!

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