Hello there Band fans....I got banded March 28th-2007.

I told myself....Bycyling would be a very good choice. Fresh air, muscles working for the sake of "Cardio". After one week passed--in April. I purchased three new bikes for me and my two sons. I have defeated many things doing that. No more not riding with my children--we ride as a crew (family). We could not conquer the hill on my street. We used to stop 3 to 4 times before getting to the top ( I did). So now the wheels have turned. My kids ask me---"Daddy can we stop--our legs are burning". Thank God I am doing well now. Now with 21 pounds gone---but just riding bikes. I am ready for the next Journey...The 1st fill--I am looking forward to the next 4 to 6 weeks--maybe 12 or 20 pounds gone...who knows...:faint: this is how I feel on many days after my ride. Today--(8.5 miles) It was walking, riding around the fair in my town--but that is what my speedometer said when it was all over...

Who wants to come to Michigan for some of this next year?

West Shoreline Tour, League of Michigan Bicyclists

I'd be down for the three day ride. I don't want to spend an entire vactaion riding in a state I visit often...

Hey Deanna, Hoosier, JC and Banannie....what do you think? Michigan is beautiful this time of year. I could get the GF to play hostess too, though she's in the SW part of the state...

It's a ways away, 13 months, but might as well start talking about it now...

Also, I'm part of a group organizing LBTers in Vegas in February next year. I don't think we'll be biking there, but it would be great to meet some of yous guys.

I'd certainly be interested, but not sure on the logistics of how to get my bike there, etc. Somehow when I can't trust an airline with a small piece of luggage I'm not sure how I'd trust them with my carbon fiber "baby"

Would I have to ship it each direction? Hmmmm....

Crap I have not been over at the Vegas thread. SO it is really going to happen?

I so want to do that ride next year.

Juli hope Zoe is better today!

Deanna, gave or take a few things that is pretty much my daily diet. I am very stable on the BikeE, but now I ride the catrike 700 more than the others.

BG, I am ready to go now! That looks like a blast. I'm in.

I am due for a vacation or long weekend. If you guys want to get a ride together, I will do my best to be there. Just let me know.

JC (SA)

Almost forgot, I am going for 3 miles jogging and 1 mile walking this evening.

JC (ISA)

I really seriously think we should do it next year. It rides right through where I am going camping!!!

JC you are such s friggin rockstar.

I found this which would be pretty sweet for anyone who wants to do this with me next year. Or those who might be lurking on this thread and are just beginning to bike ;)The week long ride training program is a few pages in.

http://www.lmb.org/pages/Resources/edu_adv/mdchtrain.pdf

ThAt WOULD BE AN AWESOME TRIP....I THINK 13 MONTHS AWAY IS DOABLE,

I WENT ONLINE AND LOOKED AT THE JOURNEY..WOW...THAT IS ALLOT OF MILES.....EVEN THOUGH I CANT SEE MYSELF DOING IT, I WOULD LOVE TO TRAIN FOR IT.

Baby girl I am so there. Really.

Had a malfunction at the trail no luck on the three mile jog.

At about 1.5 miles I noticed alot of blood on the side of my shirt that was coming out of my left nipple. I have never had any thing like this before. I did manage to finish 4 miles, just without jogging. I'll have to check this out with my doc tomorrow.

JC

JC

Go on line and look it up...I think it's pretty common.

I saw a dude training for a marathon and his nipples looked all calloused. It might be a matter of putting bandages over them while you run...if you've got a hairy chest that might be a pain to remove...

I'm guess it from the friction of your shirt on your nipple.

Ewwwwwwwww....I'm sure you're FREAKED out.

And to report in, I did 22 miles of riding tonight. I could have gone faster, but no matter. I got it done.

Glad to hear that I was kinda freakin! Way to go on the 22 you are kickin it!

JC

Ok, that is way cool BG!!!! That would truly be so awesome, cuz by then I would have my road bike!!! What a beautiful state you live in also!!!! Wow....3 million on that bike trail...in my town half there are a few trails, mostly for mountian biking and none longer that a mile or two...what a pity...have to ride on the country roads and try not to get hit.

Wow, JC....You are rockin it!!!! Way to go on the 4 miles...... WHAT??? Blood out the nipple???? What is the cause of this????wow, I would of been freakin too!!!!

I am so ready to go to Vegas if DH can get the time off. We would be driving. We are in Idaho so it would be about an 8 hour drive, but I am soooooo totally into it!!!! DH is too!!! He is so glad that I have all of you guys who are going through the same thing to discuss things with!!

JC, it the catrike your mountain bike??

Juli, good job on the 22 miles...you are my hero girl and I hope you Zoe is feeling better tonight!!!