TAYLA ON JUGGLING HER TWO LOVE'S

It’s that time of year when I’m rushing around trying to juggle my two loves, soccer and cycling. This is usually a hell of a struggle, pushing my body through running and riding, although this year it was quickly put to a holt when a long-term injury turned nasty. After seeing multiple physios, osteopaths and a stint at the hospital, a bone scan finally revealed what I was dreading most. What had been shin splints for the past two years had developed into a stress fracture. The only positive out of the situation is getting to watch everyone else suffer through Bendigo’s freezing winter on the bikes whilst I’m cuddling up on the couch watching ‘The Tour’. 

Spending weeks in a moon boot was a major set back, nothing like lugging a leg weight around 24/7.  The weeks seemed to drag but time went quickly and finally 4 weeks later the boots removed and rehab can begin. I was so glad to hear the words come out of the physios mouth when he said I can be on the bike again, although it was followed with light riding only, he knows me too well! I still have 3 weeks of light riding and pool work before I can even jog again but for now at least its something! But don’t worry the coach has already set me trainings to prepare for the summer season, and bring on summer! Nothing better then Thursday night track sessions to brighten the day, although summer Thursdays always seem to encourage rain!! 

For now you will see me supporting the girls at Bundoora FC kicking butt in the premier league, still have my fingers ad toes crossed, I can join them for finals and around the cycling encouraging the BCS girls and perhaps even behind the wheel of a car in a race (now there’s a scary thought!)