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BarbaraGordon · 02-19-2007, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by bluegoose

45 is fast at any level. I only reach it going downhill with a tailwind.

I can hit 45 easily with my bike.

Of course, by "with my bike" I mean the bike is mounted on the car's bike rack and the only pedals I'm using are the gas and the brake.

BarbaraGordon · 02-19-2007, 08:06 PM

So, the doc said no activity 6 weeks post-op.

But it's been three weeks, and I figured that was close enough, and I didn't want to lose anymore time with spring just around the corner.

So I hit the pool and the bike today.

Pain. My muscles are very angry with me for the hiatus. As sore as I am today, I don't look forward to tomorrow's workout.

I can't figure out why I somehow hold the doctor responsible for this.

Archaea · 02-19-2007, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BarbaraGordon

So, the doc said no activity 6 weeks post-op.

But it's been three weeks, and I figured that was close enough, and I didn't want to lose anymore time with spring just around the corner.

So I hit the pool and the bike today.

Pain. My muscles are very angry with me for the hiatus. As sore as I am today, I don't look forward to tomorrow's workout.

I can't figure out why I somehow hold the doctor responsible for this.

It is the doctor's fault. Any pain you suffer following surgery is the doctor's fault. Surgery is supposed to fix you up like new without pain.

Three weeks of hiatus? What sort of masochist is this doctor?

bluegoose · 02-19-2007, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BarbaraGordon

So, the doc said no activity 6 weeks post-op.

But it's been three weeks, and I figured that was close enough, and I didn't want to lose anymore time with spring just around the corner.

So I hit the pool and the bike today.

Pain. My muscles are very angry with me for the hiatus. As sore as I am today, I don't look forward to tomorrow's workout.

I can't figure out why I somehow hold the doctor responsible for this.

I think you are definitely right on this one. 3 weeks, rounded up to the nearest 6 weeks, is close enough.

So whats planned for tomorrow if today, your first workout back, involved swimming and cycling? I heard the ecochallenge is still looking for more participants. Maybe some rock climbing and repelling, followed by a couple of hours on the elliptical?

Archaea · 02-19-2007, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BarbaraGordon

So, the doc said no activity 6 weeks post-op.

But it's been three weeks, and I figured that was close enough, and I didn't want to lose anymore time with spring just around the corner.

So I hit the pool and the bike today.

Pain. My muscles are very angry with me for the hiatus. As sore as I am today, I don't look forward to tomorrow's workout.

I can't figure out why I somehow hold the doctor responsible for this.

Babs, I never listen to what my doctor says. He's just trying to inflate his bill.

For example, I was hospitalized following being hit by a car at 35 mph. I was in the hospital with nothing broken and they wanted to keep me there overnight. I told them, not only "No," but "Hell, no! These beds are uncomfortable." I left as soon as non-ripped up clothing was delivered.

BarbaraGordon · 02-19-2007, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by bluegoose

I think you are definitely right on this one. 3 weeks, rounded up to the nearest 6 weeks, is close enough.

So whats planned for tomorrow if today, your first workout back, involved swimming and cycling? I heard the ecochallenge is still looking for more participants. Maybe some rock climbing and repelling, followed by a couple of hours on the elliptical?

Eh, that's nothing. A real workout: Last week I babysat five kids: ages 7, 6, 5, 4, and 2. Anybody have a 1 and 3-year-old I can borrow to complete the set?

bluegoose · 02-19-2007, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BarbaraGordon

Eh, that's nothing. A real workout: Last week I babysat five kids: ages 7, 6, 5, 4, and 2. Anybody have a 1 and 3-year-old I can borrow to complete the set?

I have one of each. In fact most of here probably do. Remember? we're Mormons.

creekster · 02-19-2007, 08:28 PM

Wait just a dolganged minute. Go back to that list. DId you say you broke a bottom bracket in a sprint? How the heck did you recover from that? What happened?

Archaea · 02-20-2007, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by creekster

Wait just a dolganged minute. Go back to that list. DId you say you broke a bottom bracket in a sprint? How the heck did you recover from that? What happened?

If you're in an 11/23 configuration, using all your force with arms, butt and legs, sometimes unfortunately, it can be done. Not something I recommend.

creekster · 02-20-2007, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Archaea

If you're in an 11/23 configuration, using all your force with arms, butt and legs, sometimes unfortunately, it can be done. Not something I recommend.

COmeon, You can tell us more than that. You broke a bottom bvracket in a race and all you can say is you don't recommend it? Whta' the story?

02-19-2007, 08:28 PM	#18
creekster Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: the far corner of my mind Posts: 8,711	Wait just a dolganged minute. Go back to that list. DId you say you broke a bottom bracket in a sprint? How the heck did you recover from that? What happened? __________________ Sorry for th e tpyos.

02-19-2007, 08:06 PM	#12
BarbaraGordon Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Gotham City Posts: 7,157	So, the doc said no activity 6 weeks post-op. But it's been three weeks, and I figured that was close enough, and I didn't want to lose anymore time with spring just around the corner. So I hit the pool and the bike today. Pain. My muscles are very angry with me for the hiatus. As sore as I am today, I don't look forward to tomorrow's workout. I can't figure out why I somehow hold the doctor responsible for this.