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After a week (?) Off of running I have returned. I am starting all over from scratch. But at least the groin was ok. When I was younger and ran, I felt light and springy, now I feel heavy and plodding. That sucks. My neighbor must think I'm out of my gourd. Wheezing and gasping as I plod by. As long as I don't have a heart attack. Beats dying on the couch eating ice cream.
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That is my major *****, and the reason I decided to stop racing. My last race was a total ****show.
We were alerted to the fact that we weren't in our own race but were starting with the 40+3 and Cat 3 racers, at the start/staging area. As a rule, the 60+ field is thinned by attacks, and though that field was certainly depleted, there were enough kids in the pack that it was still too many for a two-lane road with a yellow line rule. Had anyone alerted us to the fact prior, I know there were enough cars and people to provide a follow car for the various groups.
They knew my bell was rung, I knew my collarbone was broken, yet I was still allowed to drive 100 miles home. The broken ribs and the need for a chest tube were discovered later. At least USAC event insurance covered a good portion of the deductible.
We were alerted to the fact that we weren't in our own race but were starting with the 40+3 and Cat 3 racers, at the start/staging area. As a rule, the 60+ field is thinned by attacks, and though that field was certainly depleted, there were enough kids in the pack that it was still too many for a two-lane road with a yellow line rule. Had anyone alerted us to the fact prior, I know there were enough cars and people to provide a follow car for the various groups.
They knew my bell was rung, I knew my collarbone was broken, yet I was still allowed to drive 100 miles home. The broken ribs and the need for a chest tube were discovered later. At least USAC event insurance covered a good portion of the deductible.
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Silver Comet Fred
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I suspect fatal bouts of lawn mowing hypothermia are quite rare, but I don't dismiss the possibility. The weather hates me.
Maybe I should construct a emergency warming center in the shed?
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The map is of the 2011 earthquake. #TTKU
Vacuum cleaners are much cheaper than they used to be.
I think I'm at a safe distance.
Vacuum cleaners are much cheaper than they used to be.
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#111
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I have just figured I've used up my fair share of lives provided and may not be so lucky next time.
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Don't cut the grass in "winter".
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I agree. Thankfully, I was likely in the best shape of my life, and I bounced back relatively quickly. Of course, racing goals help get me there, but I wouldn't have been in that predicament without such goals. Such a vicious circle.
I have just figured I've used up my fair share of lives provided and may not be so lucky next time.
I have just figured I've used up my fair share of lives provided and may not be so lucky next time.
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A little HTFU works wonders.
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#124
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