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2014-07-24 10:48 PM |
Veteran 294 Mission Viejo, | Subject: Looks like it might be over I have had a fun time, but looks like it might be over for me as far as triathlon training and racing are concerned. A torn retina 2 weeks ago has put me down for a bit, the surgery went well, will regain most of the sight. And now am working a new FT job, along with 2 part time jobs putting in just at 70 hours a week and I cannot find the time to work in much training at all. Doc says no running at all for another 2-3 weeks, no pool work as well, light trainer rides as long as I take it easy. It is depressing, I have been making steady gains for the last 4 years and now will fall short of where I wanted to go. Still have my health, one good eye is really all I need to ride a bike and have pulled a lot of positives from this crazy sport we love to hate! It has been fun, gonna miss race day for sure. Who knows, maybe I hit the powerball and make a comeback. Good luck to you all, be safe and train hard! |
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2014-07-25 2:12 AM in reply to: Coach Gil |
Master 5557 , California | Subject: RE: Looks like it might be over See to your health first for sure, but it sounds like there's nothing stopping you from getting the ball rolling again once triathlon fits into your life better. It's hard to look past those immediate goals you have in racing but you can bounce back. I dealt with a pulmonary embolism in 2012 and while I was able to race a couple months later, it has taken me basically a full year to get back to my old fitness level. But to me that's just more motivation and a new challenge to deal with. |
2014-07-25 6:31 AM in reply to: Coach Gil |
Champion 7136 Knoxville area | Subject: RE: Looks like it might be over Hope all goes well and good luck in any endeavors! Never sell the bike! |
2014-07-25 7:27 AM in reply to: Coach Gil |
Subject: RE: Looks like it might be over Don't count everything out yet. Kidney cancer put more than a bit of a damper on my training but I'm starting to get back on the bike and we'll see what swimming and/or running I can do later this year. Do get healthy fiirst! |
2014-07-25 8:16 AM in reply to: DanielG |
Expert 2098 Ontario Canada | Subject: RE: Looks like it might be over Good Luck, You May come Back yet as Daniel said you just never Know, as the post title says LOOKS like it might be over, Not Well I am done For . Get well first the reevaluate. |
2014-07-25 8:36 AM in reply to: 0 |
Pro 15655 | Subject: RE: Looks like it might be over Was it over when the German's bombed Pearl Harbor?? Hell No!! Triathlon's not going anywhere, Gil. Good luck on your new road.....I bet it leads you back. Edited by Left Brain 2014-07-25 8:38 AM |
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2014-07-25 8:48 AM in reply to: 0 |
1300 | Subject: RE: Looks like it might be over Originally posted by Left Brain Was it over when the German's bombed Pearl Harbor?? Hell No!! Triathlon's not going anywhere, Gil. Good luck on your new road.....I bet it leads you back. Don't stop him he's on a roll Good luck with job and your health!!! I think the suggestion of not selling the bike is brilliant advice. Edited by Goggles Pizzano 2014-07-25 8:52 AM |
2014-07-25 8:50 AM in reply to: Left Brain |
New user 560 Key West | Subject: RE: Looks like it might be over Just look at it as a break. I took 7 years off from running, and life in general, after I lost my son and have been enjoying coming back and getting better and better since then. Never too old to come back. |
2014-07-25 9:54 AM in reply to: Coach Gil |
Subject: RE: Looks like it might be over I know how you feel, literally, I had a detached and torn retina earlier this year. You are right it does negate a lot of the gains you make in fitness having to be so sedentary while the eye heals. Do what you can do, take care of the eye until you get the all clear from your doc. Hopefully some of the long hours you are working are physical and not all desk time. One thing I did and I don't recall if I had the doc's approval but I went to the pool and just kicked with fins on my back and wore my sunglasses. I got a lot of funny looks but it was good to be outside and getting some exercise. I figured so long as I wasn't moving my head it should be fine. Oh, I didn't do this until I got the all clear for the stationary bike. Glad they were able to weld the eyeball back together for you, hope you have a good recovery from it. Take care |
2014-07-25 11:39 PM in reply to: Left Brain |
Veteran 294 Mission Viejo, | Subject: RE: Looks like it might be over You're an "Animal" brain! Thanks for all the positives folks! And no, NOT selling any of the bikes! Maybe the best thing is just to take some time off, re-group when things ease up a bit, and slowly work my way back. Fitness lost can be fitness found, did it once, can do it again! "I'll be baaaaack!" |
2014-07-26 8:49 AM in reply to: Coach Gil |
Master 6834 Englewood, Florida | Subject: RE: Looks like it might be over Time heals all. Good Luck and take care of yourself. And triathlon will be here when you are ready to return. |
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2014-07-26 8:58 AM in reply to: Coach Gil |
467 , Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Looks like it might be over I predict you'll be back sooner than later. Don't recommend waiting as long as I did (28 years). Get your eye fully healed and then do whatever you can to maintain a healthy/fit lifestyle. LB: Germans indeed |
2014-07-26 11:01 AM in reply to: Left Brain |
287 | Subject: RE: Looks like it might be over Originally posted by Left Brain Was it over when the German's bombed Pearl Harbor?? Hell No!! Triathlon's not going anywhere, Gil. Good luck on your new road.....I bet it leads you back. December 7, 1941 Japan bombed Pearl Harbor in a surprise attack that did not hit the aircraft carriers that were out at sea without escorts-an illegal Navy Policy. |
2014-07-26 11:10 AM in reply to: 0 |
928 | Subject: RE: Looks like it might be over It's only over if you want it to be. I have friends that have trained after/through health challenges like type-1 diabetes (acquired after an illness), MS, and prostate cancer. People come back after amputations and other serious diseases. You may have to modify things and adjust your expecations, but try to focus on what you CAN do rather than what you can't. Edited by jennifer_runs 2014-07-26 11:10 AM |
2014-07-26 12:17 PM in reply to: Billyk |
Pro 15655 | Subject: RE: Looks like it might be over Originally posted by Billyk Originally posted by Left Brain December 7, 1941 Japan bombed Pearl Harbor in a surprise attack that did not hit the aircraft carriers that were out at sea without escorts-an illegal Navy Policy. Was it over when the German's bombed Pearl Harbor?? Hell No!! Triathlon's not going anywhere, Gil. Good luck on your new road.....I bet it leads you back. I knew this would happen. HAHAHA!!! |
2014-07-26 1:01 PM in reply to: Billyk |
Master 2406 Bellevue, WA | Subject: RE: Looks like it might be over Originally posted by Billyk Originally posted by Left Brain December 7, 1941 Japan bombed Pearl Harbor in a surprise attack that did not hit the aircraft carriers that were out at sea without escorts-an illegal Navy Policy. Was it over when the German's bombed Pearl Harbor?? Hell No!! Triathlon's not going anywhere, Gil. Good luck on your new road.....I bet it leads you back. Billy, come now. Baiting like that is what LB does best, well second best. Bragging about his son is what he does best. |
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2014-07-26 2:57 PM in reply to: Coach Gil |
Extreme Veteran 909 Westchester, NY | Subject: RE: Looks like it might be over Fwiw, I have been battling all year long. From a blood clot in my lung (PE) to a serious crash that broke numerous bones 3 weeks ago. I can't work either. I feel your pain. Take some time off, don't worry about racing or traing for a race. Races will be there for you when you are ready. |
2014-07-26 3:29 PM in reply to: brucemorgan |
Pro 15655 | Subject: RE: Looks like it might be over Originally posted by brucemorgan Originally posted by Billyk Originally posted by Left Brain December 7, 1941 Japan bombed Pearl Harbor in a surprise attack that did not hit the aircraft carriers that were out at sea without escorts-an illegal Navy Policy. Was it over when the German's bombed Pearl Harbor?? Hell No!! Triathlon's not going anywhere, Gil. Good luck on your new road.....I bet it leads you back. Billy, come now. Baiting like that is what LB does best, well second best. Bragging about his son is what he does best. Gil got it, Bruce....try to keep up. |
2014-07-26 8:36 PM in reply to: Left Brain |
Master 2406 Bellevue, WA | Subject: RE: Looks like it might be over Originally posted by Left Brain Originally posted by brucemorgan Originally posted by Billyk Originally posted by Left Brain December 7, 1941 Japan bombed Pearl Harbor in a surprise attack that did not hit the aircraft carriers that were out at sea without escorts-an illegal Navy Policy. Was it over when the German's bombed Pearl Harbor?? Hell No!! Triathlon's not going anywhere, Gil. Good luck on your new road.....I bet it leads you back. Billy, come now. Baiting like that is what LB does best, well second best. Bragging about his son is what he does best. Gil got it, Bruce....try to keep up. I've long known exactly which "animal" you usually are, LB. |
2014-07-26 9:47 PM in reply to: 0 |
Pro 15655 | Subject: RE: Looks like it might be over Originally posted by brucemorgan Originally posted by Left Brain Originally posted by brucemorgan Originally posted by Billyk Originally posted by Left Brain December 7, 1941 Japan bombed Pearl Harbor in a surprise attack that did not hit the aircraft carriers that were out at sea without escorts-an illegal Navy Policy. Was it over when the German's bombed Pearl Harbor?? Hell No!! Triathlon's not going anywhere, Gil. Good luck on your new road.....I bet it leads you back. Billy, come now. Baiting like that is what LB does best, well second best. Bragging about his son is what he does best.
Gil got it, Bruce....try to keep up. I've long known exactly which "animal" you usually are, LB. Bruce...even when I consider that you probably have a flawed idea of what "long" is, I'm flattered that you spent the time knowing me. Unfortunately, until this evening, I never had a reason to even remotely think about you or anything you posted, so I don't have much to throw back at you. How about this......let's leave this thread to Gil and his journey...and the Germans of course....they started this. Edited by Left Brain 2014-07-26 9:49 PM |
2014-07-27 1:54 AM in reply to: Left Brain |
Master 2406 Bellevue, WA | Subject: RE: Looks like it might be over Originally posted by Left Brain Originally posted by brucemorgan Originally posted by Left Brain Originally posted by brucemorgan Originally posted by Billyk Originally posted by Left Brain December 7, 1941 Japan bombed Pearl Harbor in a surprise attack that did not hit the aircraft carriers that were out at sea without escorts-an illegal Navy Policy. Was it over when the German's bombed Pearl Harbor?? Hell No!! Triathlon's not going anywhere, Gil. Good luck on your new road.....I bet it leads you back. Billy, come now. Baiting like that is what LB does best, well second best. Bragging about his son is what he does best.
Gil got it, Bruce....try to keep up. I've long known exactly which "animal" you usually are, LB. Bruce...even when I consider that you probably have a flawed idea of what "long" is, I'm flattered that you spent the time knowing me. Unfortunately, until this evening, I never had a reason to even remotely think about you or anything you posted, so I don't have much to throw back at you. How about this......let's leave this thread to Gil and his journey...and the Germans of course....they started this. You've never been as clever as you think you are. But you do try. |
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2014-07-28 9:50 AM in reply to: Billyk |
Pro 5361 | Subject: RE: Looks like it might be over Originally posted by Billyk Originally posted by Left Brain December 7, 1941 Japan bombed Pearl Harbor in a surprise attack that did not hit the aircraft carriers that were out at sea without escorts-an illegal Navy Policy. Was it over when the German's bombed Pearl Harbor?? Hell No!! Triathlon's not going anywhere, Gil. Good luck on your new road.....I bet it leads you back.
This might help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7vtWB4owdE
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2014-07-28 10:01 AM in reply to: morey000 |
Pro 15655 | Subject: RE: Looks like it might be over Originally posted by morey000 Originally posted by Billyk Originally posted by Left Brain December 7, 1941 Japan bombed Pearl Harbor in a surprise attack that did not hit the aircraft carriers that were out at sea without escorts-an illegal Navy Policy. Was it over when the German's bombed Pearl Harbor?? Hell No!! Triathlon's not going anywhere, Gil. Good luck on your new road.....I bet it leads you back.
This might help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7vtWB4owdE
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