bustamove
01-03-2007, 04:04 PM
Winter 2006
Press Release:
Announcing www.keepriding.org (http://www.keepriding.org). The first website forum dedicated to the Inspiration, Information & Support of cyclists with cardiac issues.
Who would think that at age 37 they'd have heart problems? Not me. While I was 25 pounds overweight I exercised a lot, rode a single speed mountain bike, raced BMX 2-3 times a week, went to the gym twice a week, been a Vegan since I was 21, had not touched alcohol for 15 years, never smoked or had done drugs, had no family history of heart disease..........Then while packing up to leave the BMX track I felt cold, sweaty and dizzy. About 2 miles later I couldn't drive a straight line and got a real fear of something terrible happening to me. I called the paramedics on my cell phone and they took me off to the hospital, thinking I was just dehydrated. If it wasn't for the great paramedics, doctors and nurses and a "clotbuster" shot, I'd be dead.
Even once I got in the best shape of my life & lost 30 pounds (Now 41, I have since gained some back) I would get ready for a ride and all of sudden have the fear that I would have another heart attack if I kept up my pace. I found I needed to talk about the fears I would get and wanted to hear how others were coping. I have been in some great support groups but none that focused on fears relating to sports performance.
Ever since my heart attack I realized how hard it was to find anyone who still wanted to be very active and participate in sports at more than a leisure pace. One cardiac rehab nurse told me to never do another chest exercise! I hoped that by starting this site I would find people who were more than just sympathetic but understood the fears, questions and there must be others like me, at any age, which could use a forum to talk and share their stories.
So I came up with the idea for KEEPriding. I wanted a word/phrase that motivated and instilled my feelings that you either keep riding or die. Providing support are my cardiologist Howard K. Elkin, M.D., F.A.C.C. considered by many to be a Southern California leader in the field of integrative medicine and an outspoken patient advocate. Barry Bruder, Ms.T. A leader in mind-body healing with patients affected with mental and physical trauma will also be contributing.
Whether or not you have had an attack or heart condition keepriding.org will hopefully motivate you to get healthy, stay healthy and get yourself checked out before you become a member of an exclusive club that you will regret joining.
I hope you find some Inspiration, Information & Support here.
Eric Ruffiing
Founder
admin@keepriding.org
Keepriding.org
P.O. Box 2627, Mission Viejo, CA 92690 USA
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Source:
Eric Ruffing
Keepriding.org
Press Release:
Announcing www.keepriding.org (http://www.keepriding.org). The first website forum dedicated to the Inspiration, Information & Support of cyclists with cardiac issues.
Who would think that at age 37 they'd have heart problems? Not me. While I was 25 pounds overweight I exercised a lot, rode a single speed mountain bike, raced BMX 2-3 times a week, went to the gym twice a week, been a Vegan since I was 21, had not touched alcohol for 15 years, never smoked or had done drugs, had no family history of heart disease..........Then while packing up to leave the BMX track I felt cold, sweaty and dizzy. About 2 miles later I couldn't drive a straight line and got a real fear of something terrible happening to me. I called the paramedics on my cell phone and they took me off to the hospital, thinking I was just dehydrated. If it wasn't for the great paramedics, doctors and nurses and a "clotbuster" shot, I'd be dead.
Even once I got in the best shape of my life & lost 30 pounds (Now 41, I have since gained some back) I would get ready for a ride and all of sudden have the fear that I would have another heart attack if I kept up my pace. I found I needed to talk about the fears I would get and wanted to hear how others were coping. I have been in some great support groups but none that focused on fears relating to sports performance.
Ever since my heart attack I realized how hard it was to find anyone who still wanted to be very active and participate in sports at more than a leisure pace. One cardiac rehab nurse told me to never do another chest exercise! I hoped that by starting this site I would find people who were more than just sympathetic but understood the fears, questions and there must be others like me, at any age, which could use a forum to talk and share their stories.
So I came up with the idea for KEEPriding. I wanted a word/phrase that motivated and instilled my feelings that you either keep riding or die. Providing support are my cardiologist Howard K. Elkin, M.D., F.A.C.C. considered by many to be a Southern California leader in the field of integrative medicine and an outspoken patient advocate. Barry Bruder, Ms.T. A leader in mind-body healing with patients affected with mental and physical trauma will also be contributing.
Whether or not you have had an attack or heart condition keepriding.org will hopefully motivate you to get healthy, stay healthy and get yourself checked out before you become a member of an exclusive club that you will regret joining.
I hope you find some Inspiration, Information & Support here.
Eric Ruffiing
Founder
admin@keepriding.org
Keepriding.org
P.O. Box 2627, Mission Viejo, CA 92690 USA
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Source:
Eric Ruffing
Keepriding.org