Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg) - Hey all

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oversizedbiker
05-16-10, 12:08 PM
Forgive my rudeness of not writing you all back sooner, just been busy. I REALLY appreciate all the p.m.'s and concern that has been shown to a noob. I am tricking the trike out with extenders and straps and bigger platform pedals. I took it out today and did my lap in one setting instead of taking a break. IT FELT GOOD. Little knee pain and out of breathe , but, that let's me know I AIN'T DEAD YET. Peace and Blessings

Neil_B
05-16-10, 12:22 PM
Forgive my rudeness of not writing you all back sooner, just been busy. I REALLY appreciate all the p.m.'s and concern that has been shown to a noob. I am tricking the trike out with extenders and straps and bigger platform pedals. I took it out today and did my lap in one setting instead of taking a break. IT FELT GOOD. Little knee pain and out of breathe , but, that let's me know I AIN'T DEAD YET. Peace and Blessings

How long a lap? A block? A mile? God is in the details.

BTW, a block the first time out is good. Or at least longer than I managed the first time.
oversizedbiker
05-16-10, 12:51 PM
Right now it's a mere 500 ft. But, the journey of 1000 miles has to start somewhere, lol.

Tom Stormcrowe
05-16-10, 02:08 PM
Outstanding! Yes, you are right, the journey has to start somewhere. As time goes, you will build stamina, and soon, you won't believe the changes in your life.
Kneez
05-16-10, 02:50 PM
Well done! We all have to start where we are. Do tell us how the next ride goes.
ttibby
05-16-10, 03:42 PM
And it happens quite fast Ray! Last week I started my morning ride. I would get at 2K, stop 3.5 K stop. It was at a good pace but none the less. Now I get abot 5K before I have to stop. I need a drink and strangly I'm not comfortable drinking on the fly. I used to be but I dunno? Maybe it the bike config. But Anyhow I stop for a drink!

Keep it up and Keep it off!

Eric,...
Peter_C
05-17-10, 08:17 PM
Right now it's a mere 500 ft. But, the journey of 1000 miles has to start somewhere, lol.

My first lap was my 400' driveway - fast forward to now, longest ride for me is 20 miles!

My first 30 minutes on the stationary after my TKR was in four chunks - with 5-7 minute breaks (resistance set at ZERO), now I pedal non-stop at a resistance of four (out of 16), and I can even talk at the same time...

Baby steps (to me) is the answer to a real life change. In my mind, less chance for back-sliding or failure!

Have been talking to my brother about maybe putting a bike on his truck... he says - I walk my dog - I say, for 30+ minutes, he says, no my ankles hurt too much... You give me hope for my brother!