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I don't bicycle. I tricycle. I have worksman PAV-3. The seat is very comfy-- its like an armchair. Its a recumbent and means you lean back and shift to a lower gear to pedal faster to get up hills. So far I'm burning calories, getting around more independently (I really don't like to drive), and having fun.

Good for you. Recumbents look very, very comfy.

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But J I found a nice half Ironman right on Lake Michigan, that coincidentaly takes place during one of the weekends that my parents will be camping. Obviously that is not an option for this year (not only because it is sold out, but because I am not delusional) but in 2010 it would be doable. Thanks Mac.

So I went running yesterday, since I had not been in awhile. And I was feeling all inspired and stuff. At any rate I think the 3 weeks of P90X have made a huge difference because it was easier to run. I was going a bit faster and breathing a bit easier. And I have not been running in well over a month. Maybe even 2. So even though my weight loss is stalling the P90X is actually improving not only my strength but my cardiovascular health as well.

Let's talk 2010. My spin man trains people for tris. I want to get in on the fun this year, but they are starting just when I have surgery. Since I'll already being the biggest and the slowest I don't want to hold back the group. But next year, uh, maybe. (And I'm going to swear your name the entire time.)

Look at you runner girl. I'm so deeply impressed with you. Alison just asked about your PX90 status yesterday. I'll have to report out to her that you are stronger and faster.

w00t!

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Let's talk 2010. My spin man trains people for tris. I want to get in on the fun this year, but they are starting just when I have surgery. Since I'll already being the biggest and the slowest I don't want to hold back the group. But next year, uh, maybe. (And I'm going to swear your name the entire time.)

Look at you runner girl. I'm so deeply impressed with you. Alison just asked about your PX90 status yesterday. I'll have to report out to her that you are stronger and faster.

w00t!

I am absolutely shocked that you are even considering it. Seriously amazed. And how awesome is that?

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But J I found a nice half Ironman right on Lake Michigan, that coincidentaly takes place during one of the weekends that my parents will be camping. Obviously that is not an option for this year (not only because it is sold out, but because I am not delusional) but in 2010 it would be doable. Thanks Mac.

So I went running yesterday, since I had not been in awhile. And I was feeling all inspired and stuff. At any rate I think the 3 weeks of P90X have made a huge difference because it was easier to run. I was going a bit faster and breathing a bit easier. And I have not been running in well over a month. Maybe even 2. So even though my weight loss is stalling the P90X is actually improving not only my strength but my cardiovascular health as well.

There is a HIM in May you can do with someone from this board. :huh2: Oh, and it's at Disney World...bonus!!

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i use to always ride my bike. Like 30years ago,,LOL.. But now my HB is going to buy me a new bike for our anniversary this Saturday. So i can start riding agian. I think it will be good for me seeing that i stuck at 220. Also we can go to park and he can fish while i ride. So we both get the best of both worlds. Let you know how it goes.

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There is a HIM in May you can do with someone from this board. :tt1: Oh, and it's at Disney World...bonus!!

As much as I would like to say I am ready for that, there is no way I can do that in a month lol. I think I need to get my first sprint tri out of the way first. And that is scaring me to death as it is. I am so not big on wearing tight clothes (bathing suit or whatever) in front of people. And if that is what holds me back, well that is pretty sad.

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i use to always ride my bike. Like 30years ago,,LOL.. But now my HB is going to buy me a new bike for our anniversary this Saturday. So i can start riding agian. I think it will be good for me seeing that i stuck at 220. Also we can go to park and he can fish while i ride. So we both get the best of both worlds. Let you know how it goes.

It really is a great way to get back into shape. Good luck to you!

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Oh looky...i just noticed...The Capitol City Half Marathon & 5K is coming up on May 2nd 2009 in COLUMBUS OH...know anyone that lives near there that should do it?

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Let's look at 2010. Yeah, I hope to be walking upright by that weekend.

Now if you come down for it, I'll happily cheer you on and buy you a gatorade or something after.

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Hello everyone.

Got Banded on 3/25/09 and cant wait to start biking... I bought a few bikes and will be riding them to find the one that's just right. I plan on riding daily a few miles mainly around the park, but on weekends off take a longer trek eventually leading to a fully self supported tour.

For now Im gonna take it slow till I heal up a bit, then with diet, bicycling, swimming, etc I plan to lose weight to hit my goals.

Good luck everyone on your weight loss approach, with your current diets, and hope everyone feels well.

Ben

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Mini-Mac and I just got back from biking to the local park and then around the lake. We're going to make a regular thing of it.

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Ok this might make you laugh

So im in California on buisness and just DIEING to cycle.

So no one will rent me a bike. its sunny 70f

This is REALLY wrong.

I bought a crappy Walmart bike. Road the CRAP out of it. about 40 miles. Then cleaned it up with clorox wipes and took it back for credit.

Am i going to bike hell?

I kept all the packing and made it look perfect.

BTW: it was a creaky piece of ####

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My cousin did the same thing with Walmart but it was a paintball gun, the gear, everything minus the balls but he bought those at the paintball park anyhow...

hehe

btw what did you ride? huffy? mongoose?

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I bought a crappy Walmart bike. Road the CRAP out of it. about 40 miles. Then cleaned it up with clorox wipes and took it back for credit.

That's so funny!

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