Crotch rot.
Vaginitis.
Call it whatever you want, but I am off the bike for a week until this nasty rash around my sitz bones is GONE. It started almost a month ago after I got caught in the rain on a ride. It always happens, yeast infection, rash, etc. I took some leftover antibiotics, a dose of diflucan, and all seemed better. So I kept on riding. And then these little bumps appeared on my inner thighs, and a few scattered down my legs. I used cortisone creams, anti-fungal creams, I even tried jock itch spray. I finally called my DR and she called me a script of doxy, and some hard core cortisone cream (4 tubes!). It's been 4 days, and the shit seems to be clearing up - finally.
So I've been running.
And lifting.
And doing yoga.
And swimming.
B-O-R-I-N-G.
It's best to get this shit healed up NOW cuz training is about to start - full on.
I am registered for Mohican MTB 100K. Now that I know what to expect, I am even more stoked. Last year was my first year really mountain biking with a proper bike. I went big - going for the full 100 miles was stupid. Though I felt fine at mile 76 when they pulled me - I remember it like it was yesterday - the cut off's were impossible to meet. They still are. I don't know when/if I will ever be able to complete the full 100 miles, and that is ok with me. I am all for going into this race knowing the 100K is doable.
And I am even more stoked that Gnome is coming out to do the race with me. He is going for the full 100m on a singlespeed. Baller. His flight is booked, the campsite is booked, all the plans are in full fucking swing. I can't wait to see him again.
It's nice to have something to look forward to, ya know?
5 comments:
One of the only bad things about the bikes. They do create a great breeding ground in the crotchal area all the time. Hope the cure is quick and the irritation goes away.
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It has been a while since I have read your blog. I have to say you look like you could kick my ass. That is a compliment so please don't really do that. The workouts are working obviously.
Keep up the work.
My friend is doing that hundie and she says it was killer last year. Hats off to those of you to ride those distances!
I am having the most trouble free summer ever, and I figure it is the ride glide you promote, so thanks very much and get well very soon.
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