Reply With QuoteAwesome, Karen!!! We will be riding together soon!
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05-05-2006, 11:22 AM #1
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I Did It, I Did It.........................
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Yup, I RODE MY BIKE TODAY!!!!!!!!
Not very far because I am still having some balance issues and I had to take the cleats and cages off and ride a flat pedal...BUT I DID IT!!! I'm not ready for the Tour, but know that I am out there!!!!
Special thanks to my DH who has helped me through seizures, breaking a rib,
(from a seizure), and then unexpectectly losing my Dad. Today was such a beautiful day my hubby said to me, "I can't watch you continue to feel bad, you need to get outside and ride." SOOOOOO, I did!!! I know I didn't go very far but everyday I will go farther and farther until I can ride again. In a week or so I'll set a mileage goal for this year....
yahooooooooo,
karenQuitting is NOT an option!
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05-05-2006, 11:23 AM #2
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05-05-2006, 11:25 AM #3
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WOW!! Amazing!
I'm getting chills here as I read your note. You DID it! You're on your bike again. You're an inspiriation!
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05-05-2006, 11:28 AM #4
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That's super, Karen!
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05-05-2006, 11:30 AM #5
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Ah, man, MBB. Now I am crying. I've been thinking about you so much lately and wondering what was up and now I know. Karen-side up and rubberside down. Just as it should be.
Frends know gud humors when dey is hear it. ~ Da Crockydiles of ZZE.
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05-05-2006, 11:33 AM #6
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I'm so happy for you! You're such an inspiration!
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05-05-2006, 11:37 AM #7
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way to go! I'm thrilled for you...
There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness".
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05-05-2006, 12:08 PM #8
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Karen -
That's totally awesome! I'm looking forward to hearing your joyous tales of riding. But don't forget - go easy on yourself...
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05-05-2006, 12:12 PM #9
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Good for you, Karen! I'm so proud of you!
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05-05-2006, 01:06 PM #10
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Keep us posted, up OR down... we're with you regardless.
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05-05-2006, 01:19 PM #11
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Joy, joy, joy to you on getting out there. Who cares what pedals you use? You were pedaling!! So wonderful. I've got tears in my eyes............ Very happy for you, MBB!
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05-05-2006, 01:19 PM #12
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Wow Karen - that's fantastic! I can feel how excited you are from your post. Good luck! You are an inspiration for sure!
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05-05-2006, 01:40 PM #13
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Excellent news Karen, you'll be zipping around before you know it.
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05-05-2006, 01:45 PM #14
The Hills! The Hills! Eek
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CONGRATULATIONS! Now I wish we had some'a those animated smileys here, like the one that hands out a rose. But you had the vision to get back on your bike, so I'm sure you have the imagination to:
[Imagine smiley handing you a rose here.]Half-marathon over. Sabbatical year over. It's back to "sacking shirt and oat cakes" as they say here.
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05-05-2006, 02:21 PM #15
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Fabulous Karen
It takes a lot of courage
Thanks for sharing your strength with us...
Inspiring
*hugs*
Courage does not always roar. Sometimes, it is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying,
"I will try again tomorrow".
