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Old October 1st, 2007, 12:05 AM posted to alt.support.diet
The Historian[_2_]
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On Sep 30, 5:27 pm, honeybunch wrote:
That is amazing! I couldnt do that. What a surprise to have it
affect your shoulder.


Scoliosis. 6 per cent curvature in the upper spine. No surprise at
all.

I completed the century. My computer says 106 miles, 8 hours 54
minutes rolling time. Total time including stops was 10 hours, 25
minutes. I didn't ride the second day, not because of the legs, but
because of the right shoulder. I really need to solve my posture
problems on the bike.


I'll post a full report later.



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Old October 1st, 2007, 07:43 AM posted to alt.support.diet
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Congratulations Neil. Just one more achievement for you to be proud
of!

janice


On Sun, 30 Sep 2007 14:43:01 -0700, The Historian
wrote:

I completed the century. My computer says 106 miles, 8 hours 54
minutes rolling time. Total time including stops was 10 hours, 25
minutes. I didn't ride the second day, not because of the legs, but
because of the right shoulder. I really need to solve my posture
problems on the bike.

I'll post a full report later.


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Old October 1st, 2007, 05:15 PM posted to alt.support.diet
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On Sep 30, 6:00 pm, "Hud" wrote:
"The Historian" wrote in message

ups.com...



On Sep 28, 3:06 pm, "Hud" wrote:
"The Historian" wrote in message


groups.com...


Well, my first century ride is this weekend, the MS City to Shore from
Cherry Hill to Ocean City, NJ. I remember when I could barely walk a
city block and was winded after seven minutes on a recumbent exercise
bike. Now, a year and a half later, I've ridden 2200 miles since March
and I'm going to ride a hundred miles tomorrow. What a long trip it's
been.


Thanks to my ASD sponsors Beverly, Matty, and Rachel.


Neil
385/242/225


Wow, Neil. Good Luck! I recently learned what a century ride is (from
the
book "Heft On Wheels" by Mike Magnuson). I know I'm not ready for a ride
like that. No way. The furthest I've ridden so far is only 25 miles.
You
are about to undertake a great adventure. Please share your experience
when
you get back. I'll be with you in spirit!


I completed the century. My computer says 106 miles, 8 hours 54
minutes rolling time. Total time including stops was 10 hours, 25
minutes. I didn't ride the second day, not because of the legs, but
because of the right shoulder. I really need to solve my posture
problems on the bike.


I'll post a full report later.


You did it, Neil!!! Way to go. Now it's time to take care of yourself and
let your body heal. Can't wait for your report. Get some rest.


The report is in five parts, posted to my blog:

http://historian2wheels.blogspot.com/

Here's the climatic moment, for those who don't want to wade through
the entire thing:

....my team captain threatened to "kick my a**" if I quit prior to the
end. But I don't want to quit. I know why I am riding.

"I am riding because my limitations are entirely of my own making," I
thought. "I am riding because I couldn't before. I am riding because I
am no longer 385 pounds and unable to move. I ride because I've wanted
to ride a bicycle for a long, long time. I ride because people tell me
I can't, tell me I shouldn't. I ride because I am not a fat man on a
bike, I am a real cyclist. And I've been one for a long time now. This
ride only confirms it." My eyes well up a little. It's probably the
salt air causing it.

 




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