thanks for the comments everyone. i'm in a better spot mentally today. scheduled a fit for thursday. i understand this won't solve the issue i already have, but i've never had one done, so it's probably a good idea that a poor fit isn't going to further hinder the recovery. i'm also planning on scheduling an appointment with a sports med doctor tomorrow. i do love racing (even as a 3) and it's become such a huge part of my life. it's a tough pill to swallow that this spring isn't going to be how i imagined, but hopefully i'll be in shape for cross season!

for those with experience dealing with tendonitis and specifically lower hamstring tendonitis, is it odd that i experience almost no discomfort/pain at all when off the bike? the pain begins about 30 minutes into riding (even an easy ride) and by the end of an hour yesterday was unbearable.