I got the new axle for the trike and replaced one of the axle bearings which was rough. It was a ball bearing and a press fit in the frame tube. Ended up using a heat gun to expand the tube and finally knock the old bearing out. I also replaced all three tires and tubes. Jake and I had our first 6 mile run at supper time yesterday then we grilled a steak later. We share the steak and, of course, call it a "Jake steak."
Since the heat is up, I shifted the 17 mile ride to the morning about 9:30 or 10 am- after work traffic thins out, siesta or do errands, laundry etc then take the second 6 mile ride about 6pm. Improved conditioning suggests that the 17 mile ride could be stretched to 25 miles since it has become a non stop, no rest break ride. Since I polish off two water bottles during the 17 mile ride, that may limit the ride length to 17 miles or get a tanker truck to follow behind me!
OK......Here's the challenge. If an over the hill, busted up old street rat can make the effort ...........so can you. I've broken almost every piece of my body at least once and arthritis sets in each of those injuries. I work through the pain to exercise. When I hurt the worst in knees and hips, elbows and wrists, that's when I need to exercise the most. Since March of 2011, I feel like a new man and I'm free of pain. I still have discomfort but that's far short of pain. Weight loss is 14 pounds but that's not my primary objective which is better mobility. Still....the weight loss is nice!
If you work a lot, the supper time rides are terrific to put the stress of the day behind you.
When you hurt, you sit and get heavier which puts more stress on your joints which makes you hurt more. Gotta break that vicious cycle.
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I'll be 65 years old in about 3 weeks. Come on guys....get off the damned couch!
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