Guest guest Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 Hi everyone, Just a little update. On Sunday my husband and I and our friend did a big bike ride for charity. Although I had calculated the ride to be 45 km, according to my husband and friend who have counters on their cycles, it was actually 58 km. So I nearly rode 60 km on Sunday! I am travelling again for work but plan to update my website with the photos of us (at the start of the ride). It wound up being nice and sunny in the morning, progressively cloudy and humid, so when we finished and collected the medal, we headed straight back home (suffering sugar lows - another 10 km before it was over) to avoid the rain. We sat down to a pasta lunch and watched the downpours at 3 pm from the comfort of the restaurant. A nice long bath in salts, and a good meal of steak and roast sweet potato, and this morning I felt ok (although still tired). The interesting thing to me was that although I was on a cycle, my FEET felt tired at night. And I knew to expect that my peroneal (side of calf) muscles would feel tired as when you cycle you use your ankle a lot. Of course once I broke my toe clips that was that for getting a good peroneal workout. I must admit as well that my hips are super tight. I found dismounting the bike really tough. So my friend told me to lay it down on the ground and step away from it rather than lifting my leg - she said lots of triathletes do the same thing as they get tight and cramped. A great tip. Works also for getting on the saddle too! It was neat to see lots of cyclists out in central London for charity. The event was run by the Leukaemia Research Trust. It was also an experience going on large divided highways on a cycle - but thankfully my friend was super safe and guided us really well. Anyway, thought I would share the great news. I think we raised collectively about $400 for the charity. Donna from London -------------------------------- Please consider supporting my 2007 fundraising activities - click through to learn more - http://home.earthlink.net/~sponsordonna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 Hi Donna, Great post and update on your ride - it made me feel like I was there too! I'll look forward to the pics on your site. Congratulations on achieving this goal! ~ Gretchen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2007 Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 Hi Gretchen and everyone, Well it is now less than a week to the triathlon. I am really excited and nervous. As you might remember I dislocated my elbow and since the first injury in early June, I have re-done this a few times. The twist and pull / push motion is not good for a weak elbow! I went to the doctor on Friday and got the ok to do the triathlon, although I have to be super careful. No more time goal - just participation... I can't wait to share the stories. Wish me luck and if you want to read more please click onto my site below. Donna from London -------------------------------- Please consider supporting my 2007 fundraising activities - click through to learn more - http://home.earthlink.net/~sponsordonna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Hi Donna, I've been thinking about you (and everyone else in the UK) and how the rain is hampering things or not. Very glad to here the Triathlon is almost here, and your participation is still a " go " . Just wondering if you can wear some kind of low-key elbow support for it. I admire you so much, goals are so important - of any kind, and training takes so much discipline for something like this. All so good for one's " spirit " . God's speed in the Triathlon and in the healing of the elbow too ~ Gretchen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Good Luck Donna. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 Thanks Geri! I can't wait - and I am hoping for sunny weather! Donna -------------------------------- Please consider supporting my 2007 fundraising activities - click through to learn more - http://home.earthlink.net/~sponsordonna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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