We just completed our week long triathlon camp here in sunny Tucson, Arizona. I was one of the coaches leading the bike rides. we rode over 350 mile over many hills and Mt Lemmon twice. My hip was great. I am one day past the 9 month post op date and couldn't be happier with the results. Here are some pics:
Awesome pics! You are quite the cyclist? Where are the aerobars ???
I still need to make some time and come ride with you in Tucson.
P.S. I am now four months post-op and am doing the Houston - Austin MS 150 this weekend - 180 miles. Should be quite pleasant with my new hip!
Hey Steve,
Good to hear from you. No aerobars except when time trialing :D
Time flies doesn't it? I'm glad you're feeling good. Come on over anytime. I'm taking a corporate group up to the top of Mt Lemmon on Sunday. I can't imagine a more enjoyable job!
Have fun with the 150, I'm sure you'll have fun. Keep in touch.
spencer
Hi Spencer,
Great picture's and impressive fitness mate.
Can I ask you at what time frame after surgery did you start going on your bike on the roads and what sort of programe did you start with.
Regards
Terry
Hey Terry,
Thanks. I started riding on the roads at 5 weeks post op. Just went for an hour easy. I gradually built my base back up. I didn't do anything hard until my 50th birthday in November
at 5 months post op. The key, I think was incorporating some resistance exercise with the road riding and listening to my body (and my doctor). So I basically did 16 weeks of base training and built back by doing easy rides until I could complete a 3 hour ride with no discomfort.
Take care,
spencer