Sad, pissed, but hopeful

We had an awesome workout last weekend! I was able to stay with the pack the whole time, and remaining fresh at the same time! i felt really accomplished, and also stronger as a cyclist.
I got an MRI done. I was a little bummed out to learn a herniated disk, especially when the doc at first said "no marathons." But he said it was ok to continue, but to clearly listen to my body. My back doesn't bother me, it reflects in my leg, and only when I'm sitting down long longer periods of time. I'm good when I'm running fast and in long workouts, go figure!
So I got one of three epidurals in my lumbar. This is supposed to take down the swelling and to turn me back to normal. It hurt like a mother fucker!! I think it was more the fact that I was scared and thought it was about to hurt much more. So yes, I cried. Once the anesthesia runs out, your but feels like you are constipated (or at least what I think constipated feels like!) I hope this works. The tingling in my leg is really annoying!
I'm gonna continue my training as scheduled, but with some walking/running involved, to avoid the pounding.

I have hope I'm gonna get better, I'm gonna be smart about it. This is only gonna make me stronger!!!