OT Hope and recovery

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OT Hope and recovery

Post by carbonman » Mon Mar 31, 2014 6:25 pm

3rd week on my bike. Getting into a routine.
Getting past the initial aches and pains.
Getting past the lack of oxygen.
Getting past the burn of those first hills.
The last two rides, seeing and feeling it coming back.
Sleeping better.
Feeling better.
Really feeling like I'm going to make it out of the darkness.

Clear Ck on a blustery spring afternoon
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Where I'v been
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Where I'm going
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I'll see you on the road.
"If your therapy is improving your health but you're not doing anything
to see or feel those changes, you'll never know what you're capable of."
I said that.
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Re: OT Hope and recovery

Post by robysue » Mon Mar 31, 2014 6:54 pm

Just beautiful carbonman!

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Re: OT Hope and recovery

Post by kteague » Mon Mar 31, 2014 7:15 pm

He's baaaaaack! This post did my heart good. I know life's been rough in recent times, but it's good to see you enjoying your biking again.

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Re: OT Hope and recovery

Post by reecemj » Mon Mar 31, 2014 7:31 pm

Beautiful..Carbonman..

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Re: OT Hope and recovery

Post by BlackSpinner » Mon Mar 31, 2014 7:41 pm

Thank you!

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Re: OT Hope and recovery

Post by cflame1 » Tue Apr 01, 2014 5:19 am

Awesome thanks for the beautiful pics cman
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Re: OT Hope and recovery

Post by M'ohms » Tue Apr 01, 2014 5:55 am

You have definitely lifted my spirits!

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Re: OT Hope and recovery

Post by chunkyfrog » Tue Apr 01, 2014 6:09 am

I probably need to buy new tires for my Rincon.

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Re: OT Hope and recovery

Post by nanwilson » Tue Apr 01, 2014 7:25 am

Thank you Carbonman, I have surely missed your wonderful photos. Takes me back to the time son was stationed in C. Springs and we would spend holidays in your neck of the woods. Glad to see you back on the bike and doing what you love..... one day at a time.

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Re: OT Hope and recovery

Post by meagain » Tue Apr 01, 2014 9:58 am

Wonderful! Wonderful! So happy for you. And thank you for sharing with us.
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Re: OT Hope and recovery

Post by echo » Tue Apr 01, 2014 6:03 pm

Thanks for sharing, I always love these posts from you.
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Re: OT Hope and recovery

Post by Captain_Midnight » Tue Apr 01, 2014 6:28 pm

The C-Man returns to the bike trail!

A couple of things that you said stood out to me.

First, Getting into a routine.
This is the key for any activity/exercise program, eh?

and this...

Sleeping better.
Feeling better.
Really feeling like I'm going to make it out of the darkness.

Should be required reading for all who visit here.

Good on ya!

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Re: OT Hope and recovery

Post by jdr999 » Tue Apr 01, 2014 10:58 pm

Awesome!!

I haven't been on my bike in several years.. Boy I miss it!!

..but I'll beat Lyme......................

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Re: OT Hope and recovery

Post by carbonman » Wed Apr 16, 2014 5:54 pm

Captain_Midnight wrote:The C-Man returns to the bike trail!

First, Getting into a routine.
This is the key for any activity/exercise program, eh?
Good on ya!
Routine....isn't that really necessary for most things....
but for sure an exercise program.
I am amazing myself at how fast it is coming back.
I turned over 225 miles so far. Put two back to back days
together yesterday and today.
Starting to increse the climbing.....the key to riding in Colorado.
Got'a be able to climb.

Rode up to Green Mt today.
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West side
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It was a chilly day. Storm clouds rolling in over S. Table Top.
I should make it home in time.
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...so, I'm setting my own example....for myself.
If you don't use it, you will lose it.
It may be a bit painful to start, but once you get in that routine....
it begins to feel so good.

I'll see you on the road.
"If your therapy is improving your health but you're not doing anything
to see or feel those changes, you'll never know what you're capable of."
I said that.
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Re: OT Hope and recovery

Post by Nozzelnut » Wed Apr 16, 2014 10:05 pm

Wow beautiful scenery.

Congrats on getting back on the bike.

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