Nordy, I thought of you

carol57

Nordy, triple LOL...you aren't impressed by a 48-minute-mile walking pace?  I meant to say that I can walk four miles in 48 minutes, and apparently I was giddy from the aroma of the cinnamon rolls I was baking while multi-tasking at my computer.  I changed it in my post and am still chuckling that I never noticed the mistake.

I am stunned by your story! I wish I were writing novels (I write and teach financial seminars, which... sigh...are just not that fascinating), because if I were, I'd be interviewing you for an inspirational tale!  Your recounting of events reminds me of just how lucky I have been to have a relatively easy journey compared to so many women whose BC just keeps on dishing out challenges.

Your little ones are very, very lucky to grow up with a mom whose daily life is a model of all that is wonderful and possible when life is energized with a positive outlook.

Carol

Anonymous

Nordy, you are amazing! Thank you so much for sharing your story. Your inner beauty and strength shine through. How you could look inside yourself and find the will to rise above those experiences is truly inspiring. It really helps me feel more positive about what I can do. I have been "trapped" by chronic pain for over two years, but now that I have been released from that, I need to start helping my body heal since my mind has had a chance to catch up somewhat. And I do remember how much better I felt mentally/emotionally when I exercised. I slept much better, too. So, I will start where I am and move forward. No looking back and comparing to how I used to be. Can't do nuthin' about that anyway!



Got the bike today and it's in the dining room. I cleaned up the frame and it looks great! It's been raining all day, so I didn't get to take it for a spin. Might rain tomorrow, too, but as soon as it clears, I'm taking a test drive!

kira66715

Nordy--thank you! And to all the great women on this thread: I love the statement about what we CAN do, not what we SHOULD do

Before my bc diagonsis, I'd found a sport, finally, that I loved: tennis, but after the LE showed up in the post op period, in my dominant arm--I gave it up.

I really think my life would be enhanced by exercise, and when I had my personal consult with Jodi Winicour at the NLN (I snagged her) she recommended Pilates on the reformer.

We have gorgeous bike paths here, and my husband has a new recumbent. but saved his old E-bike for me, along with two perfectly fine hybrids.

Nordy--I've got/want to just do it, becaue I know how much better I'll feel.

Right now, I'm back to riding the indoor recumbent--to which I attribute selling our house in one day, as the basement TV was stuck on HGTV "Stage this house"--and I feel so much better after just a 30 minute session.

You guys are an inspiration.

Keep on writing the books--love them

Kira

Nordy

You guys are all so sweet! LOL, I never think I am anything special... or anything above the norm... because the fact is that I certainly have my crabby and down days (or weeks, months... lol). I just think there are some things in life worth living for... LOL and some things that I love to do so much that I refuse to cave to LE on. Call me stubborn... but you know, quality of life is important too!

Kira - you go!

Claire_in_Seattle

Nordy.....congrats on doing the STP in one day!!  I am still doing it in 2 days, but I have done it every year since I moved here.   This includes w/i six weeks of finishing radiation.

Agree too how important Lance's influence was at the get-go.  I did the 45 mile route of the Livestrong ride 12 days after finishing radiation.  Froze my tail off.  The most miserable day.  I downsized from the 70 I had planned.  The people in radiation oncology still remember how I would come in on Mondays with tales of training which I understand isn't your typical radiation patient.

For anyone not a regular cyclist, you need to do a high Moderate/Brisk pace to do the STP in one day, or ~17-20 mph.  I do more like 14.  I will get there one day.

I should probably start by taking off those extra ten pounds which would be that much less to drag to Portland.  But I am celebrating Christmas first.

Congrats on a major, major achievement Nordy!!!