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#1 Apparelyzed

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Posted 09 September 2009 - 03:54 PM

Not very exciting, but I'm impressed with myself!

Went to Bradgate Park in Leicestershire today, and pushed from the carpark, to the cafe, and back. Doesn't sound that impressive I know, but the road through the park is uneven and steep on the return, so for a C5/6 quad, very challenging.

A couple of times I thought of letting Karen push me, but, determination/stubourness won, and I made it back to the car. A to B and back again on the image below.

Probably going to suffer tomorrow though!

Simon :lol:

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Posted 09 September 2009 - 04:06 PM

Be sure to eat lots of protein tonight!! Good job Simon!

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Posted 09 September 2009 - 04:26 PM

Great job Simon!!!

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Posted 09 September 2009 - 04:32 PM

Looked to be,,, from the scale on the map, a bit over a mile each way. Not bad for any level if you ask me.
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Posted 09 September 2009 - 04:57 PM

Sweet rollin Simon, I'll bet you had one nice burn in those arms/shoulders...bet it felt good :specool:

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Posted 09 September 2009 - 05:10 PM

You should be impressed with yourself Simon,
Just hope you don’t regret it to much later,
Still a good excuse for a massage :specool:

Great job

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Posted 09 September 2009 - 05:38 PM

Awesome! well done :specool:

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Posted 09 September 2009 - 05:53 PM

Nice One.

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Posted 09 September 2009 - 05:56 PM

Good for you! I am L3 and don't think I could have done that!!

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Posted 09 September 2009 - 06:28 PM

Do you think Jenson Button has anything to worry about Simon?... :specool:

There didn't happen to be a Pub at the end to give you encouragement?... :clap:

If you don't use it you'll lose it.... I found that out once I got an electric chair. :clap:

Keep it up.

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Posted 09 September 2009 - 06:35 PM

I have to say, there were a few times when I came to a standstill, the acid in my shoulders just left me with no energy in them.

A few people asked me if I needed help, some said I needed an electric scooter, Karen told them I couldn't have one untiil I was 60, they thought it was the NHS decision, you should of seen their faces when we told them it was Karen's choice and mine due to our "Use it or lose it" stance!

You can tell she's an ex-rehab nurse!

Simon :clap:

Scribbler, on Sep 9 2009, 07:28 PM, said:

There didn't happen to be a Pub at the end to give you encouragement?... :specool:

Afraid not, just a Cappuccino and a Toasted Teacake at the Cafe!

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Posted 09 September 2009 - 06:44 PM

Great Job, Simon! :specool:

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Posted 09 September 2009 - 07:18 PM

BRAVO!!!!! Well done Simon.

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Posted 10 September 2009 - 12:27 AM

Forgive me sir.
I certainly wouldn't want to empty my leg-bag on anyone's parade, as you well know.
But.
Looking at the Photo of the ground covered by your obviously herculean efforts, even when magnified to the fullest extent it appears you have only rolled about 4 inches. Don't get me wrong boss. An arduous 4 inches they were, I mean you can see all the rocks n' stuff. An' not askin' the ol' lady fer help, that's a big one too! Hat's off to ya sir!

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Posted 10 September 2009 - 03:17 AM

Truth be known.
Ya did a good thing there, Simon.
Lazy as I am, I couldn't have come even close to that kinda distance.
And my level is way lower than yours.

On occasion I do tend to mess with ya. But I don't mean any harm.
I hope you know that.

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Posted 10 September 2009 - 03:29 AM

Nice work, Simon!

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Posted 10 September 2009 - 09:14 AM

know bradgate park well, as you say not easy terrain, thats a great achievement simon, very impressive, hope your shoulders / arms etc arent acheing too much today

it wasnt me, i didnt do it, no one saw me so they cant prove a thing!

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Posted 10 September 2009 - 12:27 PM

Hi,

Strangely, my shoulders are ok, but my neck has stiffened up quite a bit.

Simon :mfrlol:

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Posted 10 September 2009 - 02:53 PM

Great job, Simon! I have been fighting with my husband about an electric scooter. He wants me to get one. I feel it would feed into a laziness that is just around the corner. Your trek is an example of determination and a healthy attitude.

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Posted 10 September 2009 - 04:34 PM

Way to go, Simon!

Keep on pushn!

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Posted 11 September 2009 - 07:25 AM

E-DOG, on Sep 10 2009, 01:27 AM, said:

An' not askin' the ol' lady fer help, that's a big one too! Hat's off to ya sir!

Now you're in trouble 'E', Karen said "Who's he calling an ol' lady?". :boxing:

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Posted 11 September 2009 - 08:26 AM

Just looked at the map Simon....WOW...that's some push.

Hope you aren't suffering too much today.

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Posted 11 September 2009 - 09:34 AM

Having strutted around Bradgate park many many times - well done you sir! That place is not an easy place to try and navigate.

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Posted 12 September 2009 - 07:21 AM

Simon... Good for you!!!

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Posted 12 September 2009 - 06:34 PM

Well done Simon! :dancegirl:

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Posted 16 September 2009 - 11:50 AM

welll done and i was born there:P :specool:

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Posted 16 September 2009 - 02:51 PM

Don't stop now! Try to do the same route at least ones a week. Pretty soon you will push double the distance, trust me!

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Posted 16 September 2009 - 04:22 PM

Okay Simon, you inspired me. Our family went to a park and walked and I wheeled myself about 3 miles by the time we finished. My hubby kept wanting to push me to help me but I kept thinking of you and wouldn't let him (except up one big long ramp that I couldn't finish). To be fair though, it was paved trails and wasn't rough at all but it was still more than I had done in a long time (since having the c-section with the baby 7 weeks ago). I am with you, I thought my arms would be killing me but they aren't even sore. My neck is a different story though! It felt great to do this. Thanks for the inspiration!

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