So I just got to Bend, OR today to participate in the paracycling national championships. I'm not sure how I'll do, except for I'll try my very best! I've put a lot of effort into preparing for this week. Wish me luck, yeah? I might go a half-mile/hour faster with good karma flowing my way! I have 3 races in the next 3 days; 32 mile road race tomorrow, 25-ish mile Critirium on Wednesday, and a 15 mile time trial Thursday.
I'm also going to hang out in the San Fransisco area on Friday; any tips of what to make sure to do? I'm more into the intimate, less-touristic things that make up a city.
-Chris 25/LOBPI
Paracycling
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karategirl1kyu
- Posts: 363
- Joined: Mon Feb 19, 2007 12:59 am
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI, had surgery when I was 9- they moved muscles and tendons from one side of my arm to the other side. I can lift my arm to about my eye level, can't straigten it all the way and can't completely supinate my wrist.
- Location: Richmond, RI
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Carolyn J
- Posts: 3424
- Joined: Tue Apr 06, 2004 1:22 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI. I am 77 yrs old and never had a name for my injuries until 2004 when I found UBPN at age 66.
My injuries are: LOBPI on upper body and Cerebrael Palsy on the lower left extremities. The only intervention I've had is a tendon transplant from my left leg to my left foot to enable flexing t age 24 in 1962. Before that, my foot would freeze without notice on the side when wearing heels AND I always did wear them at work "to fit in" I also stuttered until around age 18-19...just outgrew it...no therapy for it. Also suffered from very very low self esteem; severe Depression and Anxiety attacks started at menopause. I stuffed emotions and over-compensated in every thing I did to "fit in" and be "invisible". My injuries were Never addressed or talked about until age 66. I am a late bloomer!!!!!
I welcome any and all questions about "My Journey".
There is NO SUCH THING AS A DUMB QUESTION.
Sharing helps to Heal. HUGS do too. - Location: Tacoma WA
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Re: Paracycling
I got 3rd place and a bronze medal! Representing BPI-ers at the national level!
-Chris 25/LOBPI
-Chris 25/LOBPI
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karategirl1kyu
- Posts: 363
- Joined: Mon Feb 19, 2007 12:59 am
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI, had surgery when I was 9- they moved muscles and tendons from one side of my arm to the other side. I can lift my arm to about my eye level, can't straigten it all the way and can't completely supinate my wrist.
- Location: Richmond, RI
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Jennifer P
- Posts: 220
- Joined: Wed Sep 09, 2009 7:12 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI
- Location: Pacific Northwest
Re: Paracycling
Chris, I live in San Francisco!
Check out my "7 Wonders of San Francisco" list of things to do on Yelp:
http://www.yelp.com/list/the-7-wonders- ... -francisco
If you like non-touristy things, I suggest the Eagle Point Labyrinth and the Wave Organ, among other things...
If you wanna meet up I can show you around. Shoot me a message via Facebook if you are interested (Jennifer Patankar).
Check out my "7 Wonders of San Francisco" list of things to do on Yelp:
http://www.yelp.com/list/the-7-wonders- ... -francisco
If you like non-touristy things, I suggest the Eagle Point Labyrinth and the Wave Organ, among other things...
If you wanna meet up I can show you around. Shoot me a message via Facebook if you are interested (Jennifer Patankar).
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Carolyn J
- Posts: 3424
- Joined: Tue Apr 06, 2004 1:22 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI. I am 77 yrs old and never had a name for my injuries until 2004 when I found UBPN at age 66.
My injuries are: LOBPI on upper body and Cerebrael Palsy on the lower left extremities. The only intervention I've had is a tendon transplant from my left leg to my left foot to enable flexing t age 24 in 1962. Before that, my foot would freeze without notice on the side when wearing heels AND I always did wear them at work "to fit in" I also stuttered until around age 18-19...just outgrew it...no therapy for it. Also suffered from very very low self esteem; severe Depression and Anxiety attacks started at menopause. I stuffed emotions and over-compensated in every thing I did to "fit in" and be "invisible". My injuries were Never addressed or talked about until age 66. I am a late bloomer!!!!!
I welcome any and all questions about "My Journey".
There is NO SUCH THING AS A DUMB QUESTION.
Sharing helps to Heal. HUGS do too. - Location: Tacoma WA
- Contact:
Re: Paracycling
WAY TO GO, CHRIS!!!! You are doing an Awesome job for BPI Awareness. Thank You.
Hey! take Jennifer up on her offer to show youi around, Ya Hear?? !!!
HUgs,
Carolyn J
Hey! take Jennifer up on her offer to show youi around, Ya Hear?? !!!
HUgs,
Carolyn J
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI
Adult LOBPI