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  • July 22, 2012 at 7:31 am #911776
    JimF22003
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    I’m finally getting back up to speed after being off the bike for six weeks following emergency surgery last April. Saturday I decided to do my first century ride since then.

    I did a version of a ride that I did last winter, hoping that it would be a little warmer this time. No such luck. I went from Annandale, across into MD, out to Point of Rocks, and back on the W&OD:

    http://connect.garmin.com/activity/201616987

    The weather forecast was for 50% chance of rain tapering off by noon. Boy that didn’t happen. For the entire length of the ride, it was not misting/raining/downpouring for maybe half an hour. I got seriously chilled when I stopped for a break in Leesburg.

    Still I felt pretty good. Glad to know that I’ve still “got it” to some extent. Sure am feeling it in the legs this morning…

    July 22, 2012 at 3:13 pm #946519
    KLizotte
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    Welcome back to the fold. Wow, to do a century out of the gate inthe rain is insane/impressive. Hope the body isn’t protesting too much today.

    July 22, 2012 at 7:09 pm #946520
    acc
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    It’s great to hear from you.

    Sir, you are completely insane. ;)

    July 23, 2012 at 8:40 am #946546
    JimF22003
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    Yes, confirmed I still “got it” and that I’m also completely insane. What could be better?

    Sunday I did a 100 mile organized ride in La Plata. That wasn’t insane. That was just stupid.

    July 23, 2012 at 1:19 pm #946551
    acc
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    In other words, emergency surgery did wonders for your cycling?

    And Sir, I expect you are fully recovered or are you aiming for a little double century action?

    July 23, 2012 at 1:32 pm #946553
    Dickie
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    @acc 26057 wrote:

    In other words, emergency surgery did wonders for your cycling?

    I am hoping (for my own pride and self respect) that the surgery was of the “Million Dollar Man” variety and Jim now has legs made from hydraulic pistons and was given Jacques Anquetil’s heart. Geez, either that or I am the biggest wimp in the world…. seriously, welcome back Jim, way to crush inertia!

    July 23, 2012 at 2:39 pm #946572
    JimF22003
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    @acc 26057 wrote:

    In other words, emergency surgery did wonders for your cycling?

    More like the 25 pounds I lost when I was in the hospital…

    That appears to be coming back as well, though :(

    July 24, 2012 at 1:04 am #946621
    acc
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    I think we are all just happy to have you back, 25 pounds up or down doesn’t matter.

    Ride strong.

    Welcome back.

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