What to do after crash….

[max003]

Hi Lynda,

 

2 weeks ago i had a rather severe crash for which i was hospitalized 1 week. I sufferd 4 broken ribs, a collapsed lung, broke my zygomatic (eye socket) in 2 places and a minor concussion.

I had 1 more “a-race” to go in my season on 08/10 but that's not going to happen. So basically my season is over.

How do you suggest i can prepare myself to the offseason or wintertraining?

 

Thanks!

[Lynda]

Ouch. That sounds like a really hard hit. Ribs will take at least 6 weeks to feel ok enough to ride off-road.

I recommend you come back from this one carefully and gradually. Spend the rest of the season with rehab and building back skills once you can mtb again. Build back up to your off season program with aerobic base training and a lot of riding focused on fun and pleasure. 

Lynda

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