Upbeat Update!

Published: 29th September 2006

Author: Words by Stpehn Sword Photo by Kawasaki

There's light at the end of the tunnel as Swordy hits the road to recovery...

Hi everyone, I'll start by giving you an update on the injury. Things are really improving now after a long time of not seeing much progress. I'm cycling every day and also spending a lot of time in the gym to slowly bring my fitness up to a good level.
    I saw my doctor in Belgium last week and he was very satisfied with the way things were going and encouraged me to start walking and focussing on next season. It will take another couple of months to get strength and full movement back then I can look at getting back on my bike. I can't wait for that day to come.
    I eventually got to make it to a race. Jodie and I booked a couple of cheap flights to Belfast for the GP at Desertmartin. It was a great feeling to be back at the races but of course I would much preferred to have been riding.
    It was really nice to see my team after such a long time off and a real pleasure to sign some autographs again. I've watched most of the GPs on TV but I must say the racing in Desertmartin was the best so far.
    I take my hat off to Josh Coppins - anyone that can beat Stefan Everts at all, let alone in sandy going deserves a big pat on the back. Well done Josh!
    I had the pleasure of doing a bit of commentary work with Kenny Kay and really enjoyed the experience (that's not what you told me in the paddock Stevie - SL). After doing the first three races with Kenny I watched the last race from the pit area.
    Our flight back wasn't until Monday morning so we went out for some food with Jan and a few others on Sunday night. It was a nice evening that consisted of plenty of old motocross stories and predictions for the future.
    My plan for the next couple of weeks is to get stuck into my training programme and make some good progress with my ankle movement. I may go to my trainer in Germany for some extra treatment in the next few days.
    I'm also going to come to Hawkstone Park for the last British and also the des Nations. I'm really looking forward to watching the Nations and with home support I think our men can come up with a good result. I'm especially looking forward to the Everts/Carmichael showdown. Hopefully I'll be able to catch up with some of you guys at the races - if you see me come and say hello.
    Sorry for rambling on a bit. You're probably thinking this guy has all month to do stuff and have time to think about what he's going to write but let me tell you that apart from going to physio, going to the doctors, the gym, cycling or bed I don't get up to much.
    Well guys I must go. I've got my chores to do - cleaning up dog poo and mowing the lawn. Mmmm, sounds good! Take it easy and I'll hopefully see you at the races.