Meat. Must get meat....I did it today! 3,500 miles. And the meat?
11-11-05, 01:07 PM
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Meat. Must get meat....I did it today! 3,500 miles. And the meat?
28-mile ride today put me over the top. I've now hit my final goal of the 2005 season--3,500 miles!
And like last year when on November 10th I set my THEN personal best of 3,200 and took a picture, this year I can show the same thanks to the yellow pages. Just as I was going to try to snap something of myself, a guy walked down the driveway delivering the yellow pages. I asked him to snap a pictures of me, explaining the milestone. He understood. He's a rider too! So here it is....
3,500 miles...and most were wonderful.
The meat part of this day?
Well, you see I eat turkey sandwiches for lunch most days of the week, avoiding the higher fat, higher salt lunchmeats. I've done this for a couple of years now as a way to prevent bouts of gout that I am prone to. But I love my lunchmeat, even though I had to give it up. Today, Mrs. Hip had gone to the store last night and brought home some mortadella in anticipation of my setting the personal best today.
MMMmmmm, meat good!
And like last year when on November 10th I set my THEN personal best of 3,200 and took a picture, this year I can show the same thanks to the yellow pages. Just as I was going to try to snap something of myself, a guy walked down the driveway delivering the yellow pages. I asked him to snap a pictures of me, explaining the milestone. He understood. He's a rider too! So here it is....
3,500 miles...and most were wonderful.
The meat part of this day?
Well, you see I eat turkey sandwiches for lunch most days of the week, avoiding the higher fat, higher salt lunchmeats. I've done this for a couple of years now as a way to prevent bouts of gout that I am prone to. But I love my lunchmeat, even though I had to give it up. Today, Mrs. Hip had gone to the store last night and brought home some mortadella in anticipation of my setting the personal best today.
MMMmmmm, meat good!
11-11-05, 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Namenda
Congrats, Hip. Too soon to ask your goal for next year?
There is one void left for now it seems.
Why it looms I know not...just that is looms and calls in cycling circles.
I've never done a century.
11-11-05, 02:21 PM
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Way to go Hip!
I too am looking for a century next year. I started counting mileage in mid August and only have 719 since August.
I'm Trying
I too am looking for a century next year. I started counting mileage in mid August and only have 719 since August.
I'm Trying
11-11-05, 02:40 PM
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Awesome!, with six weeks left in the year!
Great job!
Great job!
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Bah! I planned on 3000 this year, but I just topped 1800 on this last ride. I feel like a bum!
Between the immigration stuff, U2 tour, wedding expenses, moving, etc, I slacked off bad on my riding. Next year will be a different story though!
Congrats Hip.
Between the immigration stuff, U2 tour, wedding expenses, moving, etc, I slacked off bad on my riding. Next year will be a different story though!
Congrats Hip.
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11-11-05, 09:42 PM
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Wooooo hooooo!!! Congrats dude.
Now, time to think about adding another steed to the stable. Where's the Missus....
55/Rad
Now, time to think about adding another steed to the stable. Where's the Missus....
55/Rad
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Originally Posted by Hipcycler
I've never done a century.
If you ever make it out this way, we've got a double you would like.
Speaking of meat, what about the brats? Gotta have some brats!!!
I think you are due for a new machine. Perhaps something in carbon?
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11-11-05, 09:54 PM
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Inspirational.
I'm curious though, did the orthopedist say anything about how long that hip would last? Do those things wear out?
I really enjoy your contributions to the forum.
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I'm curious though, did the orthopedist say anything about how long that hip would last? Do those things wear out?
I really enjoy your contributions to the forum.
a.c.
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Originally Posted by Anbaric Cog
Inspirational.
I'm curious though, did the orthopedist say anything about how long that hip would last? Do those things wear out?
I really enjoy your contributions to the forum.
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I'm curious though, did the orthopedist say anything about how long that hip would last? Do those things wear out?
I really enjoy your contributions to the forum.
a.c.
Average use...20 solid years perhaps.
My kind of use...who knows, but it will be less than that.
When it starts to go and bother me again, there is a surgery that is less evasive and takes less time to rehab from because the titanium rod into the leg bone is there for life. All they do is pop out the sleeve that the ceramic ball joint sits in in your pelvis and replace it with a new one. Not supposed to be as bad as what I originally went through five years ago this month. I suppose I've got another five years or so to go yet.
I knew this going in...and never had this done so that I could simply rid myself of the daily pain. Nope, I wanted that PLUS being able to become athletic, in shape and competitive again. I have gotten that and will continue to go for it!
11-12-05, 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by 55/Rad
Wooooo hooooo!!! Congrats dude.
Now, time to think about adding another steed to the stable. Where's the Missus....
55/Rad
Now, time to think about adding another steed to the stable. Where's the Missus....
55/Rad
I mean come on...I just got my new Klein this season...yet....did you guys see that new Pinarello in the latest issue of Bicycling mag?
OMG....I got drool on the magazine page!!!!!!!!!!!
11-12-05, 08:44 AM
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Congratulations on this year's accomplishments. Breaking your mileage goal, and nailing the Knave. Life must be sweet!
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Originally Posted by blandin
Congratulations on this year's accomplishments. Breaking your mileage goal, and nailing the Knave. Life must be sweet!
I was just thinking about that this morning as I sip my Cafe Vienna. It's been a great season for me.
11-12-05, 08:53 AM
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Reminiscent of Wilt Chamberlain who was a numbers oriented guy if you know what I mean. Congrats!
Congrats!
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Originally Posted by 55/Rad
Now, time to think about adding another steed to the stable.
Way to go Hip. I'm a few hundred miles behind you but I think I'll have a few extra weeks to catch up.
Cheers.
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Congrats on a wonderful goal... It's 65 today, I'm late for the bike...
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Originally Posted by Hipcycler
When it starts to go and bother me again, there is a surgery that is less evasive and takes less time to rehab from because the titanium rod into the leg bone is there for life. All they do is pop out the sleeve that the ceramic ball joint sits in in your pelvis and replace it with a new one.
BTW, Congrats on 3.5K!!
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Congrats on the 3.5K Hip! That's just terrific.
If you don't mind my asking, what caused the need for the replacement? Was it an accident or something degenerative?
The reason I ask is that I have 2 close friends that for different reasons are going to have replacements but are putting it off as long as they can.
If you don't mind my asking, what caused the need for the replacement? Was it an accident or something degenerative?
The reason I ask is that I have 2 close friends that for different reasons are going to have replacements but are putting it off as long as they can.