Back on the bike again
08-13-13, 02:48 AM
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Back on the bike again
After my double bypass surgery post 12 week now, my Doc said I can start ridding again! Life is good and I feel great!
08-13-13, 05:11 AM
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Super news Tim, just don't overdo things and be sure that you thoroughly enjoy every minute and mile of the riding!
Bill
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08-13-13, 05:47 AM
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08-13-13, 05:46 PM
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Congratulations. I hope you enjoy every minute in the saddle.
I was so thrilled to ride again after beating cancer (three years ago).
I was so thrilled to ride again after beating cancer (three years ago).
08-13-13, 05:49 PM
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Great News! Enjoy the time on the Bike!
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I have NEVER regretted going on a ride;
I have often regretted not going when I could have!
I am grateful for the headwind that challenged me today!
I am grateful for the tailwind that helped me go fast!
Clydesdales and Athenas Strava Club
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08-13-13, 07:04 PM
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Congrats man. I've only got 1 stent. You got me beat in spades my man. Keep on keepin on.
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08-15-13, 03:30 AM
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Thanks to all for all the kind words.
I started back commuting to work by bike three days a week, giving my legs a rest every ether day. I hope to be back up to speed commuting everyday by the end of the month.
It was almost like having my whole body in a cast for three months losing a lot of muscle mass. It is true what they say, if you don't use it you will lose it. But I'll get it back hopefully soon. I just have to remember to take one day at a time.
Thanks again.
Life is good! And the best seeing it on your bike.
Tim
I started back commuting to work by bike three days a week, giving my legs a rest every ether day. I hope to be back up to speed commuting everyday by the end of the month.
It was almost like having my whole body in a cast for three months losing a lot of muscle mass. It is true what they say, if you don't use it you will lose it. But I'll get it back hopefully soon. I just have to remember to take one day at a time.
Thanks again.
Life is good! And the best seeing it on your bike.
Tim
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08-15-13, 04:07 AM
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Time for a change.
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I built up slowly and at week 8 I did a 30 mile flat ride but I was on BB's and struggled. Max HR of 130 and it felt like above my max at the time of 165.
My problem came about a year later when Lethargy set in--I was old- why should I push up that hill- I've had a bypass. Why do that extra mileage-I've had a bypass. Its cold today why bother- I've had a bypass. So I set a target of the hardest ride I have ever done and it was a hard one. Took a couple of years due to a different problem but I entered it- did it and never again were my words afterwards. Pity I didn't listen as I did it for the next 3 years and finally stopped doing it at 59. Reckoned that last time took too much out of me.
So set a goal for the future and within you capabilities-Train for it. 14 years after the bypass and still riding but don't do anything silly like 100 milers offroad in one day. I leave that to the youngsters.
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