Date: 04-07-16. Time: 21:35. This weekend my legs were screaming at me to get moving again, as they were beginning to feel like tree trunks. The specialist advised it would be good to get them moving but urged caution, so I managed to get myself back on the bicycle and go for a very slow bicycle ride – iaw with the specialist’s advice - using little force and higher cadence (i.e. faster pedal rotation speed than normal) and avoid any hills and gradients.

I understand the legs felt heavy due to the build-up of lactic acid and it was therefore such a relief to just get back on the bike again and get things circulating, although it was a little frustrating to have many many cyclists pass by and overtake me. So after doing 8 miles on Saturday and 10 miles on Sunday they just felt so much better after the rides, however there was still some discomfort from the front and the back of the knee, which should get gradually better over time allowing me to start building up the speed and mileage when I can.

Anyway, this may be slow start, but it is still a start... and one that I hope will get me back up and running again - hmmm, I mean cycling again :o) Paul