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Discussion in 'Your Living Room' started by Bulldogs, Jun 9, 2019.

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  1. Jun 9, 2019 #1
    Bulldogs

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    82ACE559-C5B0-4816-8D34-BE1FFFADE570.jpeg I literally just finished my very first Half Ironman in Madison Wisconsin today. A lifetime dream. Stay positive my friends. That’s 49 years old with one ear. If I can do it so can you!!!! Never Ever Give Up
     
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  2. Jun 9, 2019 #2
    Tony Wilson

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    Thanks for sharing! We can still have highlight reel moments like normal folks too even though surviving the day itself is an accomplishment.
     
  3. Jun 9, 2019 #3
    Bulldogs

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    Hey Tony,
    Thanks for your service my friend. It’s much appreciated

    Joe
     
  4. Jun 9, 2019 #4
    redwing1951

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    Congratulations BD!! Awesome testimony to life after a laby!! Proud of you and is that Chief with you? Job well done.
     
  5. Jun 9, 2019 #5
    Bulldogs

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    Hey Red,
    Been thinking of you, I know your summer with those grandkids is gonna be fun.

    Yep, the chief did it with me and she was upset because she said the sign should say Ironwoman for all the crap she puts up with between me and the 3 boys.

    PS: Lake Geneva is beautiful in Wisconsin if you ever go up that way.

    Talk soon
    Joe
     
  6. Jun 9, 2019 #6
    AnneT

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    Congrats Bulldogs!
     
  7. Jun 10, 2019 #7
    EmilyP

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    Never give up. I did 1/2 DISNEY marathon last November right in the middle of my bad time with MM. I finsihed the race and was so exhilirated... You are awesome... Way to go!!!
     
  8. Jun 10, 2019 #8
    Mike B

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    Congrats Bulldogs!

    That's quite an accomplishment for anyone. :cool:

    I do what I call a "half-driveway". I walk half-way to the mailbox,
    take a short break, and then finish the trip. :p
     
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  9. Jun 10, 2019 #9
    redwing1951

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    Joe tell Chief I truly understand! I grew up with a father who was a football coach and 3 brothers!! Congratulations to both of you.
     
  10. Jun 10, 2019 #10
    Mac

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    Great accomplishment BD...very inspiring.
     
  11. Jun 10, 2019 #11
    AnneT

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    I’m up to 30 minutes yoga/physio/random stretch and strength, 30 minute walk, with 120 steps running. But that was pre-gentamicin. Hopefully not too much backwards before forward again.
     
  12. Jun 10, 2019 #12
    Angela

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    That’s awesome, love to see positive stories here, I am a keen runner too and good to see md is not stopping you guys, it’s probably exceptionally great for your balance. Well done, it’s a full one next time then?!
     
  13. Jun 10, 2019 #13
    Bulldogs

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    Thanks everyone!!

    Lookin back on things the best thing I did for my balance post laby was join the Chiefs water aerobics and water running classes, I was the only man in the class but it really did wonders for my balance.

    I would run in waist deep water for an hour a day at the ymca and looking back it did wonders for me. Low impact on the joints and great for my balance and cardio.
     
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  14. Jun 11, 2019 #14
    AnneT

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    I showed your photo to my hubby. “See, here’s a guy with a laby. I want a laby, too. Because then I’ll be an Ironman, just like Bulldogs.”
     
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    June-

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    Congratulations Bulldogs!
     
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    Fisherman42

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    Congrats Man. Inspiring!
     
  17. Jul 10, 2019 #17
    Saera

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    THIS IS THE MOST AWESOME EFFING THING I HAVE SEEN IN A VERY LONG TIME!!!

    I just started CrossFit with my daughter when the beast came back with a vengeance. I am going to push for a laby so I can can get on with life and maybe, just maybe, I can do CrossFit again and attend the games in WI next year!
     
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  18. Jul 11, 2019 #18
    redwing1951

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    Saera I am much older than you and Joe but I am extremely active. I was before the laby and I continue today almost 7 years post laby. You will too!
     
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  19. Jul 11, 2019 #19
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    The best thing i did for my balance post op was learn to ride a bike again. Only on trails with no cars but after a few years i could turn my head and look over my should while riding and after a few more years i could ride with no hands. I was forty nine when i started. I actually fell down less in the years after the operation i think because i knew my balance was not perfect or maybe because i didnt have a goofy balance nerve acting up.

    Now at 70, i have switched to an Electra Townie which i recommend any nonathlete over 45 who rides in fairly flat country.
     
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  20. Aug 9, 2019 #20
    Aladdin

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    Proud of you Bulldog ❤️
     
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