tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082954078864845206.post2510080464665693851..comments2024-03-17T10:39:40.056-04:00Comments on Hill Junkie: "This is going to hurt"Hill Junkiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01901432169252097296noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082954078864845206.post-44578372103980432292010-09-02T22:44:59.535-04:002010-09-02T22:44:59.535-04:00Health educator & former Spam & Guinness T...Health educator & former Spam & Guinness Team rider Brian Cavanagh here. When I shattered my R shoulder in Jan 2008, risk of bone death (avascular necrosis) was a concern. Months of rehab later, I rode 87 miles in July 2008, then 136 miles a year later, then a PR 165 miles in 12 hrs (July 2010) at age 54. Hope this gives you hope. Remember to work abs & other core muscles along w/ Brian Cavanaghnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082954078864845206.post-4373374814893643482010-06-04T13:27:19.219-04:002010-06-04T13:27:19.219-04:00Doug,
Very sorry to hear about your injury & ...Doug,<br /><br />Very sorry to hear about your injury & I hope you make a quick & full recovery.<br /><br />Rich Brown.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082954078864845206.post-48016468480174923332010-06-01T10:57:56.436-04:002010-06-01T10:57:56.436-04:00Positivity, man. After my knee surgery, I was stu...Positivity, man. After my knee surgery, I was stuck at my moms house for two weeks (seriously) and it seriously set my recovery back a couple weeks. Stay positive, visualize healing, love your ankle and it will love you back.Booksyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03957762699548598278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082954078864845206.post-63430560771767470692010-05-26T11:46:34.991-04:002010-05-26T11:46:34.991-04:00ever met you but follow the web site...so sorry ma...ever met you but follow the web site...so sorry man...hope you have as much mental toughness to get through rehab as you do with your climbing and cycling abilities...<br />just 8 weeks to go now.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082954078864845206.post-82921015580594586812010-05-18T14:32:16.869-04:002010-05-18T14:32:16.869-04:00Hi Doug- don't know you personally but I follo...Hi Doug- don't know you personally but I follow your website and have done some hill climbs that you participated in. I broke my tibia and fibia in a skiing accident at Attitash just before Christmas in 2008. Looking at your x-rays they look similar to mine (except my tibia was spiral fractured and it looks like your fibia was). I did my leg in on 12/21/2008 and was back on the bike the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082954078864845206.post-9989592953932550812010-05-18T07:09:07.598-04:002010-05-18T07:09:07.598-04:00Hey Doug, stay positive and heal fast. You've ...Hey Doug, stay positive and heal fast. You've got a lot of people pulling for you. Rest hard.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082954078864845206.post-17761584681460654872010-05-17T00:33:56.879-04:002010-05-17T00:33:56.879-04:00"Athletes can condition themselves to endure ..."Athletes can condition themselves to endure pain that would incapacitate others." MayoClinic.com<br /><br />And I know cyclists who climb mountains for fun learn to love this pain. The exhilaration of the victory at the summit makes the pain worth it.<br /><br />Doug, I know its hard but keep a positive attitude, you will come back to where you were and maybe even stronger. And Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01973300416664930927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082954078864845206.post-39344893836085243162010-05-15T22:44:03.482-04:002010-05-15T22:44:03.482-04:00Doug;
Wow what a story. Maybe it's time for ...Doug;<br /><br />Wow what a story. Maybe it's time for you to get some of your stories into print. Cycling mags, Reader Digest... You write well and your stories are good. Gie it some thought. Hang in there guy. Use this time wisely lots of good cycling, diet, sports books to read. <br /><br />Maybe you can do some coaching. I think Mr. Ting could use a good coach. The start of a new John Cnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082954078864845206.post-14390614622443456512010-05-13T05:21:03.172-04:002010-05-13T05:21:03.172-04:00I've been reading your blog and hillclimb site...I've been reading your blog and hillclimb site for some time now - great job on all of it! <br /><br />When I saw this I knew I had to comment. <br /><br />I just started road riding two years ago and before that it was mountain bikes. So, needless to say, I've broken things before! Two ribs, my big toe, and my ankle. All I can say is: don't worry, you won't gain too much Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076054525289481502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082954078864845206.post-80384113904685804662010-05-12T10:08:53.332-04:002010-05-12T10:08:53.332-04:00Bummer.
Wish I could purchase Italy trip from you ...Bummer.<br />Wish I could purchase Italy trip from you but am going on active duty stint soon.<br /><br />Best Advice is to get arm pull machine and use 1-2 hr day. <br /><br />It is boring when I fractured pelvis I did 10 min intervals then rest for an hour plus a day.<br /><br />it does a couple of other things besides getting your arms in shape.<br /><br />It will increase your overall blood Jacked Up Old Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14824507746349723892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082954078864845206.post-44495690307962454462010-05-11T23:33:49.333-04:002010-05-11T23:33:49.333-04:00Doug:
Paraphrasing what someone else said, you co...Doug:<br /><br />Paraphrasing what someone else said, you could probably still beat me up Lincoln Gap with one leg. F'in awful luck, and any upside seems nonexistent at the moment, I'm sure. But they say cycling fitness improves year to year, not just week to week and month to month, so with the miles you have in the tank, I'm sure you'll be back flying in no time. Or maybe you&Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082954078864845206.post-19584188489236414072010-05-11T21:23:09.389-04:002010-05-11T21:23:09.389-04:00Doug,
Ouch! Steve passed the word to me today. So...Doug,<br /><br />Ouch! Steve passed the word to me today. Sorry to hear you will be down for a while. <br /> <br />Since I have experience in recovery, I offer the following advice: <br />1. Maintain a positive state of mind and you will recover quicker. Talk with Dan. He is the poster guy for positive recovery. <br />2. Be nice to your recovery team - especially your wife.<br />3. Get a pool Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15499669362742564757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082954078864845206.post-77687417681382809062010-05-11T19:03:07.435-04:002010-05-11T19:03:07.435-04:00Very sorry to hear it. Like you said, a challenge...Very sorry to hear it. Like you said, a challenge ahead. You can do it. <br /><br />Get well soon. Email me your address and I'll send you a care package from Maine. Blueberry pie and anything else you might need to keep your mind busy the next few weeks.<br /><br />Judson Cake.<br /><br />cakej1@hotmail.comJudsonc Cakenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082954078864845206.post-78672032670405162452010-05-11T17:34:25.918-04:002010-05-11T17:34:25.918-04:00I'm glad to see so much love coming your way D...I'm glad to see so much love coming your way Dougie. You're a well liked and very repected member of the New England Cycling Family. Good karma for you. The worst of it is already behind you. You'll be back at it in no time.<br />JBJonny Boldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11530640056245931041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082954078864845206.post-35470535683431896872010-05-11T17:20:02.770-04:002010-05-11T17:20:02.770-04:00I’m very sorry to hear about your accident. I was...I’m very sorry to hear about your accident. I was expecting to read about another epic ride, instead the story went from bad to worse. My wife fractured her tibia plateau in Jan and required similar hardware. She has been making steady progress since and I hope you do the same. I remind her that Michelle Roark, who competed in the moguls in Vancouver, had 6 knee surgeries and she still could Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082954078864845206.post-36719084880533548522010-05-11T17:00:46.322-04:002010-05-11T17:00:46.322-04:00D- Nothing will make you feel any better. But I wi...D- Nothing will make you feel any better. But I will offer my method of dealing with these freak setbacks...which is that as much as I am a cheery agnostic, I do believe that this stuff is the result of some kind of divine intervention- that perhaps it happened because it prevented something even more devastating from happening...And, I'm thankful of what I still have...good luck and take it Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082954078864845206.post-67365454441821530652010-05-11T16:49:32.048-04:002010-05-11T16:49:32.048-04:00Sorry to hear of your injury, I know it is hard bu...Sorry to hear of your injury, I know it is hard but stay positive and let your body heal fully before starting any activity. I have been a fan of the blog and the detailed NE hill climbing library for some time, you even inspired me to sign up for the Mt. Washington race this year. Take it slow with the recovery and soon enough you will be dropping guys on the bike once again.<br />SteveSteve Cnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082954078864845206.post-64776810970645636982010-05-11T13:28:39.485-04:002010-05-11T13:28:39.485-04:00bummer dude. sorry to hear this happen. timing c...bummer dude. sorry to hear this happen. timing couldn't be worse.<br /><br />it's funny because while I was riding yesterday I had a thought that eventually my number would be up since I've thus far avoided breaking a bone. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.<br /><br />get better soon!rick is!https://www.blogger.com/profile/02039540336782835088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082954078864845206.post-9515705056575243522010-05-11T13:06:54.410-04:002010-05-11T13:06:54.410-04:00Thanks for the well-wishes everybody. Sitting idle...Thanks for the well-wishes everybody. Sitting idle at 40bpm max HR hasn't caught up with me yet. I wonder if Percocet works as a substitute for endorphine. They are both morphine-like substances.<br /> I forgot to mention that every person that checked my HR at the hospital commented on it. The low HR alarm always went off when they came by with the cart for the hourly checks. <br /><br />Hill Junkiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01901432169252097296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082954078864845206.post-6074519531110578352010-05-11T12:29:39.863-04:002010-05-11T12:29:39.863-04:00That was a gruesome read, and a scary one as we al...That was a gruesome read, and a scary one as we all thank our stars it wasn't us this time. Good luck with the healing process, being in a cast is no fun but you're a tough cookie. The good news is that breaks heal more cleanly than torn ligaments... if you can call that good news.Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03241445781480320172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082954078864845206.post-76508978297690895252010-05-11T12:03:11.876-04:002010-05-11T12:03:11.876-04:00H.S. doug, I saw the mention over at solo's an...H.S. doug, I saw the mention over at solo's and got a chance to read this today. <br /><br />ouch, ouch, ouch - man I can't imagine the pain - wow. Heal up, eat well (not alot just really good stuff) and take care, we'll all be wishing you a speedy and complete recovery!gewillihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17245908398787098575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082954078864845206.post-38134499059756882632010-05-11T10:20:16.988-04:002010-05-11T10:20:16.988-04:00Best of luck on the recovery. You'll be back, ...Best of luck on the recovery. You'll be back, no doubt, better than ever. Stay positive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082954078864845206.post-55065290795036377392010-05-11T08:42:08.001-04:002010-05-11T08:42:08.001-04:00I bet Doug could still beat me up one of those hil...I bet Doug could still beat me up one of those hills with the cast on his leg and broken ankle.<br /><br />Sorry to hear about the accident. Its never fun to be on crutches. I was on them twice, once for 6 weeks and the other time for a week, damn knees. Going up stairs is a challenge at first, but gets easier as you do them. Just don't fall backwards. <br /><br />Best of luck on the Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06756554944913394320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082954078864845206.post-43152562047734548442010-05-11T07:57:55.691-04:002010-05-11T07:57:55.691-04:00I'm a regular reader of your excellent blog Do...I'm a regular reader of your excellent blog Doug, and we always seem to be bumping into each other, but I have never felt the need to comment. This time is different though, as I think all of us are wishing you a quick and full recovery. One of the guys I ride with did an endo a few years back, and broke his collarbone and some ribs. He came back to run a marathon PR and can climb with theThe Warrenatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16910706790195412297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082954078864845206.post-9357184443276542752010-05-10T23:12:00.329-04:002010-05-10T23:12:00.329-04:00Doug
Here I was, feeling sorry for myself wi...Doug<br /><br /> Here I was, feeling sorry for myself with a mere torn hamstring. Best wishes for a complete and quick recovery. Following rehab completely is key to getting better. I'm looking forward to reading more of your posts.<br /><br />Best regards PeterPeter Mindehttp://www.xcskinj.comnoreply@blogger.com