tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post92498992365118448..comments2024-03-21T03:56:28.972-06:00Comments on Jill Outside: My year in milesJill Homerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02983065990450931943noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-33063709500798930382008-01-06T11:10:00.000-07:002008-01-06T11:10:00.000-07:00Hi, I know nothing, but I read once about a magica...Hi, I know nothing, but I read once about a magical old man who helped a cyclist with a knee injury by training him on a fixed gear bike. The idea boils down to very low gear and the ability to "spin" very fast. This becomes in turn, training for strength and coordination that prevent knee injuries. Is it myth? I don't know, but I have a single gear folding bike that I thought was geared too low, but now I'm reconsidering using it for spinning practice.<BR/><BR/>By the way, I think your snow bike is fascinating... =)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-41480805395051646742008-01-06T10:41:00.000-07:002008-01-06T10:41:00.000-07:00I know, I know. Everyone and their mother has med...I know, I know. Everyone and their mother has medical advice. I've been riding a long time and know what works for ME. Once, I did this "fit kit" thing and screwed up my knee. Then, things like walking (any use) continued to hurt it. Once it was tweaked, it needed to be left alone...period. I was once way burned out on training and did nothing at all for two weeks and kicked butt on a regular group ride in a way I never had. Sometimes rest is the best.<BR/><BR/>NickAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-14056297115953160562008-01-02T07:11:00.000-07:002008-01-02T07:11:00.000-07:00Hey Jill,You're blog always makes me jealous. I'd...Hey Jill,<BR/><BR/>You're blog always makes me jealous. I'd recommend finding a chiropractor, massage therapist or physio who does ART. I find it works wonders (and not just because my wife is a practioner who uses it). http://www.activerelease.com/<BR/>www.tracykish.comAndyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10298661631489332403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-66070289696960424602007-12-30T22:44:00.000-07:002007-12-30T22:44:00.000-07:00Hey Jill,AWESOME!! 6572 miles! Not too shabby!I'm...Hey Jill,<BR/>AWESOME!! 6572 miles! Not too shabby!<BR/>I'm sorry about your knee acting up, and I echo what Eric said. <BR/>You're smart, you listen to your body, and using fore thought, so chances are exceptionally good, you'll ward off disaster.<BR/>Anyway.... HAPPY NEW YEAR! You have really accomplished A TON in 2007, Girl!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-31642498226504837862007-12-30T20:29:00.000-07:002007-12-30T20:29:00.000-07:00Yeah, I agree with Eric. From what it sounds like,...Yeah, I agree with Eric. From what it sounds like, I don't think riding fitness is going to be your limiting factor. You seem to have a natural ability to ride far and long. Advil might be good to bring. Kind of reminds me of Soggy this year (only Soggy was on a smaller scale). I kind of had to make a decision in that race to finish and give up 2-3 weeks of riding due to knee pain, or drop out, Chose the former. Not saying it will come to that for you - I bet it won't cause you're being smart!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-12138669279768659632007-12-30T17:13:00.000-07:002007-12-30T17:13:00.000-07:00Jill, With the base miles you have you could train...Jill, <BR/>With the base miles you have you could train by pushing your bike for 6 weeks, cross training and getting gear dialed and do just fine. Be nice to the knee and don't stress about loosing fitness. <BR/>I'm a poster child for being totally certain that my cartridge was screwed up and deteroriating but it turned out to be ok once I took a look...Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04565341440837608907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-74378973807878175752007-12-30T15:34:00.000-07:002007-12-30T15:34:00.000-07:00I'm a huge fan of Glucosamine...I think that it re...I'm a huge fan of Glucosamine...I think that it really makes a difference. <BR/><BR/>Keep up all of those crazy long rides in the snow and Happy 2008!!!Danielle Mustohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11780175857761747942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-21354103872053844002007-12-30T12:18:00.000-07:002007-12-30T12:18:00.000-07:00Here's to a whole new year on two wheels.Here's to a whole new year on two wheels.Dr. Loganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16542493767359114575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-65362867138193504522007-12-30T12:07:00.000-07:002007-12-30T12:07:00.000-07:00Mmmm. Glucosamine. Mine is supposed to be licorice...Mmmm. Glucosamine. Mine is supposed to be licorice flavored, but it tastes like booty.<BR/><BR/>Taking a few days off really seemed to help my knees. Considering you rode 111 miles in one day last week I'd say you deserve a break!<BR/><BR/>Good luck in the New Year.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08531177193961467080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-9161655883234157392007-12-30T11:36:00.000-07:002007-12-30T11:36:00.000-07:00Jill,I'm also new to reading your posts. I find th...Jill,<BR/><BR/>I'm also new to reading your posts. I find them heartfelt, very open and real. I received your cd thank you for sending that along.<BR/><BR/>Hang tough. The knee is telling you to rest a bit. It's really hard to understand that a week off will put you ahead and not back like you would think.<BR/><BR/>Looking forward to the new year and your adventure.<BR/><BR/>-BBluenoserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03448920726947078281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-62131630879637714142007-12-30T08:27:00.000-07:002007-12-30T08:27:00.000-07:00I don't think these posters are real, or they are ...I don't think these posters are real, or they are your family members. Nobody is ever that nice to me. <BR/><BR/>I think March looks pretty sweet.Juanchohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01283672346601878803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-61573598610936466602007-12-30T07:10:00.000-07:002007-12-30T07:10:00.000-07:00jill, i started reading your blog this month at th...jill, i started reading your blog this month at the recommendation of the fat cyclist. i have thoroughly enjoyed every entry i've read. they are interesting, entertaining, & inspiring.<BR/><BR/>i congratulate you on a new personal best year-to-date mileage & setting difficult but obtainable goals. i have ridden a similar number of miles this year & have had my share of knee problems to contend with so i can empathize with you. i hope a short break rectifies the situation.<BR/><BR/>i wish you a short & full recovery & a happy new year where you meet or exceed all your goals (particularly the cycling ones).<BR/><BR/>thanks again for the great blog!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com