The clot really worsened last weekend and then I went to the ER / started blood thinners a week ago today. Waited until the leg was significantly better until I got back on the bike, probably about 80% strength and reduced swelling, and then did rides like this:
Very mellow and then making sure to hydrate well and get in compression socks as soon as I’m done, likely planning this for at least the next week or until all symptoms are gone. I do like staying mobile for my sanity, so getting in these easy rides is good there, but I have no intention at all to push it to get back to vigorous / specific training.
These specifics were SUPER helpful for me - thanks for laying it out in such detail. I definitely agree that the risk of a “unrealized positive” could definitely outweigh the benefit - maybe there is some truth to “ignorance is bliss” after all…
Thanks again for your clearly well informed take on this complicated issue.