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Member Comments
by pullemutse on March 26, 2009 at 2:37 PM
Time for some Hoegaarden or Leffe!
Have a speedy recovery.
Greetings from Flanders
by SteveGardner on March 26, 2009 at 2:48 PM
I was riding with a friend that got the "door prize" last week and is scheduled for the same surgery as you this Monday for TWO shattered collarbones! We both hit and I'm the lucky one- nothing broke, just sore. I'm wishing you both a speedy recovery and will stay posted to monitor your progress against his.
by gastoncc on March 26, 2009 at 2:59 PM
You'll handle this 'incident' as you did with all the mishaps in your life: as the true champion you are !!
Healing greets from Luxemburg
by langladechris on March 26, 2009 at 3:03 PM
by langladechris on March 26, 2009 at 3:07 PM
Good recovry.
Best wishes and livestrong.
Christian from Bordeaux France
by wingwitt on March 26, 2009 at 3:22 PM
Get some rest, man!! Do what the docs tell you and hang in there!
by garyc on March 26, 2009 at 3:30 PM
Hey Lance, take this as the opportunity that it is, a chance to come back even stronger, both physically and mentally. You the Man!!
by changeforlife on March 26, 2009 at 3:37 PM
Best wishes for a speedy recovery!!
by NickDigi on March 26, 2009 at 3:53 PM
Get better soon and Ride the Giro
by Cath2004 on March 26, 2009 at 4:20 PM
Glad your surgery is done! Prayers for healing
well. Focus that healing power of yours and you
can beat anything!!
Cathy from Florida
Livestrong
by jamieleung on March 26, 2009 at 5:01 PM
damn that xray pic looks horrendous :S have a fast and well recovery Lance. Go give them hell on your 2nd return to Cycling this year!!
Jamie, UK
by annetics on March 26, 2009 at 5:31 PM
hey Lance, once you're ready for the trainer you can rest one of those big bouncy gym balls on your handlebars and rest your hands on the ball. I'm just recovering from broken clavicle + ribs and I feel your pain. Don't skimp on the pain meds. Get well soon. -Anne
by cybercop459 on March 26, 2009 at 5:34 PM
Lance your the man. Good luck and speedy recovery!!!!
by DelaneyKirk on March 26, 2009 at 6:11 PM
Best wishes for a speedy recovery! I'm currently training for my first half marathon at age 55 - find you very inspirational!
by tgazin on March 26, 2009 at 6:11 PM
Thanks for the update... rest rest rest seems to be the key to most cyclists I know with this type of injury.
by lindawhite364 on March 26, 2009 at 6:12 PM
May you heal quickly and get back to riding.
by sujay on March 26, 2009 at 6:12 PM
Best Wishes for a speedy recovery. Want to see you ride the Alps again in 4 months.
Cheers,
Sujay.
by mc13351 on March 26, 2009 at 6:13 PM
Best wishes and good recovery!!
Martin from Germany
by tyhaar on March 26, 2009 at 6:14 PM
Thanks for the update Lance. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Livestrong!!
by tbridge on March 26, 2009 at 6:15 PM
Good luck and feel better, Lance.
by mereimage on March 26, 2009 at 6:15 PM
by mereimage on March 26, 2009 at 6:16 PM
thanks Lance for the update... praying for your speedy recovery. Comfort and peace!
by AngaGreen05 on March 26, 2009 at 6:19 PM
Your Strength is an insperation to all!!Hope to see you back on the bike soon!!!
by beckinaction on March 26, 2009 at 6:19 PM
Best Wishes Lance. Livestrong! We're all pulling for you to make it to July!
by TylerFord on March 26, 2009 at 6:20 PM
thanks for sharing. to a speedy recovery!
by TylerFord on March 26, 2009 at 6:20 PM
thanks for sharing. to a speedy recovery
by dmcandel on March 26, 2009 at 6:21 PM
Best wishes, get well soon.
by rvesper on March 26, 2009 at 6:21 PM
I had horrible flashbacks looking at that x-ray. I came back stronger from my accident, and I'm just a working stiff/weekend warrior, so I know you'll be back tearing it up in no time.
by rvesper on March 26, 2009 at 6:22 PM
I had horrible flashbacks looking at that x-ray. I came back stronger from my accident, and I'm just a working stiff/weekend warrior, so I know you'll be back tearing it up in no time.
by stineicus on March 26, 2009 at 6:22 PM
Best wishes for a speedy recovery! We here in Portland, Oregon are thinking of you!!
Kristine
by crysol79 on March 26, 2009 at 6:24 PM
i hope you get better and get going soon. just don't rush it, you do what feels right for you because it is your body you will have to live with later.
by wighty on March 26, 2009 at 6:24 PM
thanks a ton for your prompt updates, we're praying for you buddy :)
by Jay68442 on March 26, 2009 at 6:24 PM
Best wishes and a speedy recovery Lance.
Live Strong
by spinderella2525 on March 26, 2009 at 6:26 PM
Thanks for updating all of us, Lance. Take time and heal. We will be here when you're ready to return!
Penny
Lincoln, NE
by wighty on March 26, 2009 at 6:26 PM
Thanks for all the prompt updates buddy, we're praying for you :)
by JPfaff99 on March 26, 2009 at 6:27 PM
Lance you are an inspiration! BEST WISHES ALWAYS!!!!!
by cyclerclimb on March 26, 2009 at 6:29 PM
My prayers are with you and your family
Scott from Boulder
by cyclerclimb on March 26, 2009 at 6:29 PM
My prayers are with you! Good luck!
Scott from Boulder
by lams94 on March 26, 2009 at 6:30 PM
Wishing you a speedy recovery. Hope to see you back on the bike soon!
by Exfit on March 26, 2009 at 6:31 PM
Lance, sorry to hear about this accident, and the magnitude of your injury, I hope all heals well and yur back doing what you love!
by Cykeltommy on March 26, 2009 at 6:32 PM
I'm still holding my thumbs for you and for the possibility for you to do a great and succesful TDF in july!
by ani1tas on March 26, 2009 at 6:32 PM
Wishing you a speedy recovery. I am also recovering from vein patch angioplasty for the right iliac artery from cycling/running miles, racing over the years. I am in my 11th week since surgery, slowly starting to run again. It sucks getting older! :)
Good luck to you and hope you recover soon.
by ChiefHairyScary on March 26, 2009 at 6:32 PM
Drive On Lance!! Just a bump in the road to Immortal Glory-I can't wait to read in Velo News how the plate and screws will illegally augment your ability to crush the competition.
Bravest Regards,
Jono
by SnugBugBag on March 26, 2009 at 6:32 PM
Lance, you SO inspire. Thank you for your strength, your honesty and your ability to share with so many. Keep it up and quick healing to you...there's racing to get to!
by SpruceHill on March 26, 2009 at 6:33 PM
Hey Lance so glad to see you are doing well! Rest up!
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My day to day life while kicking cancer's ass
http://sprucehill.typepad.com/
by richardhaskins on March 26, 2009 at 6:33 PM
You've given us cycling fans an enormous amount of entertainment over the years, I'm looking forward to many more years, so get well soon!
by fhzwart on March 26, 2009 at 6:34 PM
You are a true example of Living Strong Lance!! You will get through this and make a great recovery. Good luck to you and all the best! Don't let that new bikes saddle stay cold to long!
by saucey9 on March 26, 2009 at 6:34 PM
Does this mean you'll beep when you go through security? Listen to some Passion Pit, Black Kids, Matt & Kim, and some Bellx1. You'll be back together in no time!
by ChiefHairyScary on March 26, 2009 at 6:34 PM
Just a Bump in the Road Super Stud!! I can't wait to read in Velo News how your plate and screws illegally augment your ability to crush your competition.
Bravest Regards,
Jono
by fhzwart on March 26, 2009 at 6:35 PM
Get well soon Lance! Don't let that new bike's saddle stay cold to long. I have no doubt you will recover stronger than ever! Stay strong man! You rock!
by rambleredhead on March 26, 2009 at 6:35 PM
Lance
Thanks for the update - I am hoping you have a speedy recovery and truly wish you the best!
Ramble Redhead
by macnbc on March 26, 2009 at 6:36 PM
I have a plate from an old ankle fracture that looks just like yours. Runs up the outside of my leg. I wanted it out because the screw heads bothered me. Orthopod told me that if it was removed it would make the area more vulnerable to more fractures. I believe him. I have severe arthritis all over. After 15 years, the only joint I have that doesn't hurt is that one! Good luck in your recovery. Take the time you need to heal!
by Sally_Collins on March 26, 2009 at 6:36 PM
Get well Lance! We all look forward to your return.
LIVESTRONG!
Sally from Indiana
by CliffEdwards on March 26, 2009 at 6:36 PM
Thanks for the Update! Rubber to the Road - And Spirits to the Sky's! 26BMX.com Cliff
by WendyAMark on March 26, 2009 at 6:36 PM
Have cadavar muscle, ACL, screw in L knee and just had right knee rebuilt, so very good at counting screws, Hope you are back on the bike soon. I have been in PT for 2 YRS on this one. Blew out L Knee 10 times. WendyMark (facebook)
by photolady07 on March 26, 2009 at 6:36 PM
My favorite uote by you is this:
Jenny
"Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place. If I quit, however, it lasts forever."
Lance Armstrong
Cancer Survivor and Athlete
You are in my prayers for a speedy recovery!
by photolady07 on March 26, 2009 at 6:37 PM
My favorite uote by you is this:
Jenny
"Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place. If I quit, however, it lasts forever."
Lance Armstrong
Cancer Survivor and Athlete
You are in my prayers for a speedy recovery!
by tstclair on March 26, 2009 at 6:37 PM
Speedy recovery from Richardson, TX, Lance.
by DLDavis on March 26, 2009 at 6:37 PM
Greetings Lance,
This month marks the 13th anniversary of my surg and radio treatment (Feb/March of 96).
That was when I first read the name Lance Armstrong as a result of my internet research into my testicular cancer. And how I learned how relatively lucky I was in my treatment compared to what you were dealing with.
By coincidence, my clavicle was (and still is) the only bone I've ever broken in my body. I was twelve and our neighbors had a very steep driveway we would all blast down on our banana seat bikes, then one afternoon I wiped out at the bottom and I split the bone clean in half.
I remember it didn't hurt much, but I had to wear a harness to keep my shoulders back and straight and had to sleep only on my back,ugh.
Rooting from way out here,
Dan
by Sally_Collins on March 26, 2009 at 6:39 PM
Get well Lance! We all look forward to your return.
LIVESTRONG!
Sally from Indiana
by WendyAMark on March 26, 2009 at 6:39 PM
I have cadavar thigh muscle L ACL, rebuilt R & L knee, very familiar with screws, had 9 L knee surgeries. Pysical Therapy is my second home. Hope you get back on the bike and make it to the tour! Show them for us all. WM
by mtbrider21 on March 26, 2009 at 6:40 PM
Lance you are in incredible shape which as you know will help you heal much faster and get back to doing what you do better than anyone! Prayers for a speedy recovery my families thoughts are with you!
Cheers from Richmond, VA
by ERIOPEL on March 26, 2009 at 6:40 PM
Even in your current condition, you still think of others. You're such an incredible person, Lance. Thanks for taking time and posting this video. Take care, and hope to see you on the bike soon.
With my thoughts and prayers,
ER
by literal6 on March 26, 2009 at 6:41 PM
Thanks for keeping us all updated. You're one tough dude.
by JCTurner3 on March 26, 2009 at 6:43 PM
You are no stranger to adversity. Livestrong and heal quickly. I hope you are comfortable back on the bike and are able to at least ride the Giro to train for the...as Bob Rolle would say...Tour DAY France.
John in Colorado Springs
by AlyzabethM on March 26, 2009 at 6:43 PM
Arg! That looks so painful in that x-ray! You are an inspiration whether you are riding your bike or not, so this is not a setback in the inspiration you are to the world!
by sami_riley on March 26, 2009 at 6:44 PM
My family and I are praying for your speedy full recovery. You have inspired me & when I ran the Nike Human Race 10k and choose Livestrong as my fundraising it was amazing the people who were thankful that was my (cause) & have been touched at some point by the foundation. I knew from then on my running wasn't only going to benefit my health but by finding races for causes I can constantly help others. Thank you!!!
by fun2b on March 26, 2009 at 6:45 PM
Although this is a bad break (no pun) for you... enjoy your time with your loved ones. Wishing you healthy healing.
by ajanetsky on March 26, 2009 at 6:45 PM
Thanks for taking the time to update! Get well soon!
by ajanetsky on March 26, 2009 at 6:46 PM
Thanks for taking the time to update everyone! Get well soon!
by bballkidgabe on March 26, 2009 at 6:46 PM
Hope you get well soon, Lance! Hope to see back on the bike soon!
Gabriel VA
by ERIOPEL on March 26, 2009 at 6:47 PM
Even in your current condition, you still think of others. You're an incredible person, Lance Thank you for taking time and posting this video. Keep taking care of yourself, as you always do. You're a very strong person inside and out, Lance! By the way, you look good.:-)
With thoughts & prayers as always,
ER
by dzb999 on March 26, 2009 at 6:49 PM
Hang in there Lance u are a fighter. U will be back on the bike soon and winning as always my friend! Livestrong!
by baub123 on March 26, 2009 at 6:51 PM
All the Best Lance! All of France hopes you recover on time for the big event coming up. Take it one day at a time and think that while the others are getting tired, you are piling up energy!
Take care, Christophe.
by Cloclo on March 26, 2009 at 6:52 PM
Lance, please get some wishes from Belgium for a speedy and total recovery. Thanks for giving us news. It's really great!
by JBOSS on March 26, 2009 at 6:53 PM
So glad to see you and thanks for your ITW. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
An ex T de France racing cyclist . J Bossis France
by khhass on March 26, 2009 at 6:53 PM
Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
by Debbyrebel on March 26, 2009 at 6:53 PM
Lance: I know this is another journey for you. Sending my best wishes for a speedy recovery.
From Petaluma, CA (Sonoma County)
by xabbu1234 on March 26, 2009 at 6:54 PM
8 years ago on the day that you crashed I was diagnosed with testicular cancer. Your tenacity and positive outlook on life helped me get through my experiance. All I can offer is my thoughts and prayers on a speedy recovery. As you well know - "That which does not kill us makes us stronger." - Nietzsche
Take care - Garry
by mx4789 on March 26, 2009 at 6:55 PM
geez! that thing in your shoulder looks like my mtb chain.. that's gotta hurt. btw, can i have your bike if you're not gonna be able to ride anymore? ha ha.. jk.. jk.. good luck and we expect to see you during the giro - so suck it up and kick some butt!
by dstravers on March 26, 2009 at 6:55 PM
When I cam home from the hospital after 8 hours of cancer surgery, my husband had a new t-shirt waiting for me. It was a scene of the black knight from Monty Python's Holy Grail with a caption that read "Minor Flesh Wound". I laughed and it hurt! I was back on my bike in 3 weeks and I wish the same for you. The TDF hasn't been the same since you retired.
LIVESTRONG
Deb Travers, one of your Local ArmyLeaders
by khhass on March 26, 2009 at 6:55 PM
Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
by Stiegelmeyer on March 26, 2009 at 6:56 PM
Here's to a speedy recovery Lance, take care
by feint on March 26, 2009 at 6:56 PM
Awesome, Godfather DVD in the background. That's the true way to recover. I smell a marathon coming on, and it does involve a play by play on twitter while you watch all three. =) Have a speed recovery!
by 1rosabella on March 26, 2009 at 6:57 PM
Thoughts and prayers are with you. Your spirt and faith is to be admired.
Gods Grace is good!
livestrong.
by MR-JAL on March 26, 2009 at 6:57 PM
Greetings from the West Coast. I'm sure this isn't an easy "lesson" for you, but there's a powerful reason this took place; an essential step in the evolution of your amazing journey. It's all part of a design to make this story an epic, of legendary status. Your a good man, Mr. Armstrong.
This will be an historic cycling summer.
JAL
by Cloclo on March 26, 2009 at 6:57 PM
Lance, please get best wishes from Belgium for a speedy and total recovery. Thanks for sharing news with us.It's really great. Take care of you. You are the best and a real inspiration for a lot of us.
Greetings from Belgium.
by jerry_kelly on March 26, 2009 at 6:59 PM
Best wishes from the Kelly's! We think we can still beat cancer with one hand tied behind your back(or in front). Seriously, we're thinking about you and hope you see us at the Giro, because we'll be there waving the giant LiveStrong banner! Take care Jerry & Angie
by 2UpDuc on March 26, 2009 at 6:59 PM
Thanks for keeping us upto date. Regular Media does not cover cycling. I hope that you can heal fast enough to get back on the bike and show all the pundents how good you are. This type of crash and surgery normaly sidelines riders for months. I can't imagine that will be you. Rest/Rest/ Then get up off the couch and start riding again... We need you out there.
by TrekCyclist on March 26, 2009 at 7:01 PM
Lance hope your recovery goes well and you get back on that bike and Ride, BRO RIDE!
by TrekCyclist on March 26, 2009 at 7:04 PM
Best Wishes from me, Ed and my wife Michele Dressell
LiveStrong Rides 2006 & 2008
by Cyclinggalinva on March 26, 2009 at 7:04 PM
You are my inspiration thank you for all that you do, you are a blessing to so many. Stay Strong and best to your family and may God bless all of you.
by JBOSS on March 26, 2009 at 7:07 PM
Thanks for news. Best whishes to recovery and quickly get back. Good luck and be patient. Take great care of you. From an ex T de France racing cyclist. I hope to see you in Monaco. J Bossis (France)
by khayes117 on March 26, 2009 at 7:07 PM
Thank you for letting me "SEE" you're ok! I love that you share yourself with us! God-speed with your healing Lance!
Love & Best Wishes, Kimberly
by khayes117 on March 26, 2009 at 7:10 PM
Thank you Lance, for letting me "SEE" you're ok. I love that you share yourself with us! Here's to God-speed healing!
Best Wishes, Kimberly
by bhodge0325 on March 26, 2009 at 7:13 PM
Lance.... I get up everyday to see your progress on the bike.I know you can get over this and do "it" one more time.LIVESTRONG
by CyclingRoberto on March 26, 2009 at 7:14 PM
Speedy recovery Lance, and thanks for the update!
by eugeneleept on March 26, 2009 at 7:16 PM
As a physical therapist, I know the pain and rehab that you will be needing to go through. Best of luck and I hope you recover quick enough to kick some ass in the Giro.
by tallwoman16 on March 26, 2009 at 7:17 PM
It means a lot to all of us to have you, so soon after surgery, talk to us this way, let us know how you are. it shows a level of real grace and strength on your part. Thanks. Again, best wishes to you during your recovery.
by eugeneleept on March 26, 2009 at 7:17 PM
As a physical therapist, I understand the pain and rehab that you'll be undertaking. I hope you recover quick enough to kick some ass in the Giro.
Eugene from Thousand Oaks
by hollyhollada on March 26, 2009 at 7:18 PM
heal like you ride!
by hollyhollada on March 26, 2009 at 7:19 PM
heal like you ride--
by CliffEdwards on March 26, 2009 at 7:22 PM
Thanks for the Updates! Keep the Rubber to the Road and Spirits to the Sky's! God Bless! Fellow Austinite! 26BMX.com Cliff
by QSRGBTCNYC on March 26, 2009 at 7:23 PM
glad you're getting better and i just know that you have quite a few formidable feats (athletic and otherwise) ahead of you because you are just THAT tough!! you're awesome! best wishes, mithu
by QSRGBTCNYC on March 26, 2009 at 7:25 PM
glad to hear you're getting better and i just know that you have quite a few formidable feats (athletic and otherwise) ahead of you because you are just THAT tough!! you're a real inspiration. best wishes, mithu
by Glennw3 on March 26, 2009 at 7:32 PM
Glad you're feeling better and hope you get well in time for the Giro.
Glenn from Tarzana, CA
by terpmanage on March 26, 2009 at 7:34 PM
God Bless...feel better soon.
by firedude997 on March 26, 2009 at 7:43 PM
Hey Lance, I'm a big fan. I went to the same hospital when I had my cancer, IU. You signed your book for me when your nurse that took care of you flew out to California to visit a few years ago. I'm 7 years out and cancer free. Thanks for all you do with your foundation and cancer research. Hope you heal well to get back on the bike, we'll be praying for you..KJ
by kiwiB on March 26, 2009 at 7:44 PM
Hey mate, I hear Beer and Pizza is good healing food! Good luck and MENDSTRONGer!
by kiwiB on March 26, 2009 at 7:46 PM
Hey Lance! I hear that Beer and Pizza is good healing food!! Good luck and MENDSTRONGer
by castaneda0918 on March 26, 2009 at 7:46 PM
Greetings from Dallas!! We all look up to you and wish you a speedy recovery so we can see you in the Giro.....You could not have asked for a better friend in Levi. He is racing his best in the spirit of your friendship. Take care...
by Seeya on March 26, 2009 at 7:46 PM
Hey, Lance! Thanks so much for keeping us informed, just as we are keeping you in out thoughts and prayers. You were with me on my ride today. Your X-ray shows it to be more than what I originally read, but it is just one more challenge for someone who has never backed down. Just one more mile......
Take care Lance, and double up on those calcium tabs. Jim Sawyers
by coachpat on March 26, 2009 at 7:47 PM
Bon courage Lance !!!
by lemonTshirt on March 26, 2009 at 7:51 PM
You are a legend- you inspired us to livestrong-thanks and best wishes no matter what you decide to do.
by benjira on March 26, 2009 at 7:57 PM
Dear Lance
I have the exact same injury 15 years ago.I went endo in the woods one day, by myself, when someone placed a huge mound (5') of dirt at the bottom of a blind hill.Needless to say I went over and landed on my right clavicle.Unfortunately it did not grow back together very well.But I lived through it as will you.Keep that funky brace thing on and it will grow back straight.Hang tough. You are an inspiration to us all.
B Bridges
by GomezLA on March 26, 2009 at 8:01 PM
Lance; over and over again in Times of Adversity, you've thought us to find Opportunity, in Moments of Crisis, you shown us your Grace and Strength, and at this moment of Choiceless Pain, allow us to stand beside you, until you can move forward on your own. Our thoughts are with you, wishing you a safe and speedy recovery.
by velobabe on March 26, 2009 at 8:04 PM
Ah, I"ve sadly also btdt... glad to see you recovering, with well-managed pain at least. Hope all is well asap! (velobabe on Twitter)
by velobabe on March 26, 2009 at 8:05 PM
Ah, btdt, good to see you're recovering and your pain appears to be well-managed. Hope you're back on the bike ASAP.
by mikkibelle on March 26, 2009 at 8:09 PM
Already looking great. Looks like you have a whole selection of movies to keep you occupied on the counter in the back, I think I even see The Godfather on the top. Hope you heal soon with no complications.
by e_az on March 26, 2009 at 8:09 PM
You're still totally hot even with alien objects in your shoulder : )
Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
by salmotrutta on March 26, 2009 at 8:10 PM
good luck with your recovery! i just had knee surgery in january and i check into the vail valley med center on monday to fix a neck surgery gone bad. i can relate more than you know. i hope you can be back on the bike sooner than later. hope to see you on the road here in the roaring fork valley in the fall. it can be a little windy, but at least the tailwind is uphill! :-)
by mathou002 on March 26, 2009 at 8:13 PM
good luck and I wish you a speedy recovery
you're a real fighter
by KickAssTriGirl on March 26, 2009 at 8:14 PM
Hope everything goes well. It was great to see you kick ass over here in the Tour of California. You can throw your bike up on my Blackburn the next time you're here--I don't mind sharing!
by cyclefilm on March 26, 2009 at 8:15 PM
good to see you healing up nicely. now tell us what DVDs you're watching! :)
by mauiwowie on March 26, 2009 at 8:17 PM
Chin up Lance! We'll see you on your bike really soon.
by gncwalters on March 26, 2009 at 8:20 PM
Thanks for the update, what an x-ray! OUCH!
"This too shall pass". You are an inspiration and have such a strong positive spirit...a true champion! Cannot wait to see you on the bike!
Rest up and Heal fast!
by drchappy on March 26, 2009 at 8:21 PM
Don't forget the cold laser, earthing blanket, and the hyperbarric chamber.
by mazdatech10 on March 26, 2009 at 8:37 PM
get well soon lance, I'am dealing with the same thing right now just other side.but also had 2 broken ribs and puctured left lung, andyes it does hurt like hell.do you remember chris hudson, i'm friends with him
by vollste on March 26, 2009 at 8:44 PM
Thanks for the update Lance...Get well real soon and rock on! You are a real inspiration.
by sargshep on March 26, 2009 at 8:51 PM
Lance your a legend...I like the way that you simply work the plan...I know there are dissapointments but if we all took a leaf from your book and simply keep adjusting the plan and finding solutions we would all get much more don in our lives.... And make our lives not let our lives happen..
Steve Shepherd - New Zealand
sargshep | gmail.com
by Cybercat on March 26, 2009 at 8:56 PM
Hi, Lance. Praying for your speedy recovery. Guess this is just part of the sport we love so much. Looking forward to seeing you on the bike again soon. A fan from Spring Branch, Tx.
by dogtrainerhk on March 26, 2009 at 9:05 PM
I know you will do great Lance as a fellow cancer survivor I know you are stronger then the adverage bear! Take care of your self!
by stephfunny on March 26, 2009 at 9:05 PM
Hey Lance! Very sorry to hear about your accident. Hope you have a restful and speedy recovery! Best Wishes from Colorado!
Steph, Ricky and Angelina
by kklotzle on March 26, 2009 at 9:05 PM
sorry to hear about the seriousness of the fracture. i'm really feeling like i was lucky with the clean break i had now. i'm so looking forward to july. i can't wait to see you making the rest of 'em pay again. so glad you're back.
by PCFCASteve on March 26, 2009 at 9:06 PM
Good luck Lance! I'm wishing you a speedy recovery.
I'd also like to thank you for providing the inspiration to help me improve my own life.
by PCFCASteve on March 26, 2009 at 9:06 PM
Good luck Lance! I'm wishing you a speedy recovery.
I'd also like to thank you for providing the inspiration to help me improve my own life.
by ClaireWalter on March 26, 2009 at 9:07 PM
If Twitter had accepted a comment from me, I would have wished you a fast and full recovery a few days ago. Your fans, the cycling community, cancer survivors and activists -- everyone wishes you well.
Claire in Boulder, CO
by baybridgesue on March 26, 2009 at 9:08 PM
Hey Lance, the 12 screws and stainless platre aren't the kind of souvineer anyone wants to have from a trip to Spain ( ;~) ), but you're gonna heal fast, heal strong, and be ready for the TDF in no time!
Hugz & prayers,
bb sue (out in Oakland)
by ClaireWalter on March 26, 2009 at 9:09 PM
Add my good wishes for a full and fast recovery. I've read your books, tele-watched you race and am an admirer of what you have done for cycling, for sports and for cancer awareness. Best wishes, Claire in Boulder, CO
by diamondkim on March 26, 2009 at 9:10 PM
Wishing you an incredibly speedy and smooth recovery!!! We're rooting for you and can't wait to see you ride again.
by diamondkim on March 26, 2009 at 9:12 PM
You are an inspiration to us all. Wishing you an incredibly speedy and smooth recovery!!! We're rooting for you, and we can't wait to see you ride again.
by ajericks on March 26, 2009 at 9:12 PM
thanks for the update. hope that you heal well. god bless.
by ajericks on March 26, 2009 at 9:13 PM
thanks for the update. hope you heal well. god bless.
by camrhodes on March 26, 2009 at 9:17 PM
Best Wishes from New Zealand
by camrhodes on March 26, 2009 at 9:17 PM
Best Wishes From New Zealand
by appygaltb on March 26, 2009 at 9:24 PM
Hi Lance,
Wishing you a speedy recovery. I am 4 months post-op from my ORIF to the clavicle, and I am impressed you traveled back to the USA before having surgery. As painful as my trip to the ER was, I can only imagine your pain. Chin up, and the pain does begin to ease up after the first couple weeks, but the first few days are brutal.
by diannejames on March 26, 2009 at 9:24 PM
Your courage and determination have been an inspiration to so many of us survivors. I'm sending up a prayer for your speedy recovery and complete healing. Think of this as a chapter in your future book: "Getting back on the bike after a little bump in the road"
by misssmike on March 26, 2009 at 9:38 PM
Hey there Lance!
Hope you are getting some acupuncture. It will definitely speed healing, and help with any discomfort. God bless you!
by joshbrisker on March 26, 2009 at 9:40 PM
Lance, best wishes for a quick and full recovery. If anyone can do this, it's you. Can't wait to see you roaring up Mt. Ventoux.
by joshbrisker on March 26, 2009 at 9:42 PM
Lance, best wishes for a quick and full recovery. If anyone can do this, it's you. Can't wait to see you roaring up Mt. Ventoux.
IJG
by kahliforni on March 26, 2009 at 9:42 PM
Love your kids, get the necessary rest, and then show the world what grit and determination can reap.
by stefan-sweden on March 26, 2009 at 9:49 PM
Hope you get back on bike soon
/Stefan from Sweden
by stefan-sweden on March 26, 2009 at 9:49 PM
Hope you get back on bike soon
Stefan
by ballpendriveway on March 26, 2009 at 10:03 PM
I liked the question posed to the doctors about the injury having any psychological affects that you will have to over come. I nearly fell out of my chair. Beat Cancer, have miracle babies, inspire millions, become most respected/feared cyclist of our time, humbly defend self from relentless unfair/unfounded accusations that would detract from the significance of all these things and then, after all of this, some how need psychological help for a bumb shoulder? Give me a break. No pun intended. I'd bet on yellow with two bumb shoulders and a square chain ring. You are an oak sir. Give em' hell.
by SheldonO on March 26, 2009 at 10:06 PM
Have a good recovery mate, I'm sure this is only another challenge which you will overcome... just like we all know you will do in the Giro & le Tour, 2009 & 2010... and counting...
Sheldon from Brisbane Australia
by YuriyP on March 26, 2009 at 10:17 PM
Thanks for the update. Our thoughts and well wishes are with you here in Philadelphia. You make us proud!
by YuriyP on March 26, 2009 at 10:18 PM
Thanks for the update. Our thoughts and well wishes are with you here in Philadelphia. You make us proud!
by stchad on March 26, 2009 at 10:18 PM
You are such an inspiration. Get well and hope you get on your bike soon!
by droopysnoepie on March 26, 2009 at 10:22 PM
I will keep my fingers crossed 4 you. Get well soon...
I took the all the day shifts of in July only to watch you riding.. I need you 2 see cycling... it's like your dance on the bike :D I just love that :D.
Take good care of yourself and you will make it, I believe in you
xxx
by DEROSALOVER on March 26, 2009 at 10:38 PM
YOU ARE OUR HERO AND INSPIRATION,,WERE WITH YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY !ON THE LAST DAY OF THE TOUR I KNOW YOU WILL BE WEARING,THE MELLOW JOHNNY.P.S.i WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO RIDE BEHIND YOU ACROSS THE GOLDEN GATE,IN FUND RAISER GROUP,,NEVER FELT MORE ALIVE.THANKS FROM ALL OF US!!!!!!!!!!!
by jasonarmstr0ng on March 26, 2009 at 10:38 PM
Hey Lance, A phrase we often use down here in Oz..."She'll be right mate!", And you will be, "What doesn't kill me will only make me stronger"...Pfft...Like I need to remind you of that! Anyways, just wanted to pass on all our best wishes from our family. Good luck, have fun, be safe.
by ktamura on March 26, 2009 at 10:48 PM
Oh man that's just as bad as mine when I crashed out of the last crit of the season two years ago, http://www.flickr.com/photos/ktamura/1286983912/in/photostream/. Here's to a speedy recovery.
Cheers,
Kevin
by ELLIOT07 on March 26, 2009 at 11:12 PM
Hi Lance, thanks for all this news, keep it quiet.
Livestrong's greetz :-)
by gregory1041 on March 26, 2009 at 11:31 PM
Dude, here in Wimberley we're all behind you. Good luck Lance.
by aunti4 on March 26, 2009 at 11:32 PM
Thanks so much for your personal update! It is great to see you! Take good care, Lance.
Linda from CA
LIVESTRONG
by henriettesweden on March 26, 2009 at 11:33 PM
Thanks for the update
by henriettesweden on March 26, 2009 at 11:34 PM
Thanks for the update Lance
Get well soon..
by j7son on March 26, 2009 at 11:58 PM
Could be a blessing in disguise Lance. I always thought if you rode the Giro hard and then the Tour hard you'd feel it. However, if you ride the Giro for training now (you may have no choice) you'll be stronger in the Tour. All the best! Jason in Cheltenham, England.
by daneri on March 27, 2009 at 12:02 AM
Thanks for taking the time to give us an update. Here's to fast healing and a quick recovery. Have fun watching all of those movies you have stacked up on the counter behind you! Just be careful of laughing too hard!
Carole from Santa Barbara
by AB_Photography on March 27, 2009 at 12:30 AM
Take it easy and get well soon. You only crash when you are riding hard. It has happened to all of us. There are plenty of miles of road ahead of you. Please recover fully before you hit the road again. Life is not a race.
by jennybm on March 27, 2009 at 12:57 AM
by jayhawkfromwa on March 27, 2009 at 12:57 AM
Thanks for the update, Lance. What a trooper! Best wishes from Gig Harbor, Washington. We loved seeing your mom last September. Take care.
by jennybm on March 27, 2009 at 12:58 AM
best wishes for a speedy recovery..
by jayhawkfromwa on March 27, 2009 at 1:00 AM
Thanks for the update. That was so thoughtful of you. Wishing you a speedy recovery from Gig Harbor, Washington. Enjoyed your mom here last September.
by marco79 on March 27, 2009 at 1:10 AM
thanks lance, you are great! good luck
by Pinkbike on March 27, 2009 at 1:38 AM
Really nice message and update, Lance. Thanks. Sending you lots of positive healing vibes and best wishes for a speedy recovery from South Pasadena, California.
by Nisad on March 27, 2009 at 1:42 AM
Keep your spirits up and liveSTRONG!!
greetings from Sarajevo..
by tite on March 27, 2009 at 1:43 AM
BREATHE! don't forget. a yogini on the run titeyogarunner on Twitter
by roel on March 27, 2009 at 1:53 AM
Hi Lance,
I just read one of your books. You're my hero! Wish you a speedy recovery.
Best wishes from the Netherlands.
Roel
by speedyace on March 27, 2009 at 2:00 AM
speak to o'grady, or Evans. they've broken about 10 collar bones between the 2 of them.they should have some good advice. just chill out and let the body do its work. most important to keep your head motivated.
by bennyscheper on March 27, 2009 at 2:04 AM
wish you a good recovery and a quick return on the bike! LIVESTRONG
greets from berlin, germany
by achimenti on March 27, 2009 at 2:05 AM
Best wishes Lance, I'm writing from Tuscany in Italy. I really hope to see and meet you at the GIRO D'ITALIA.
Alessandro
by speedyace on March 27, 2009 at 2:15 AM
Hey Lance. you should speak to O'Grady or Evans about how they kept going through their numerous broken collar bones. between the 2 of them, they have broken them about 10 times! most important to get your head space right, and keep the motivation going. try little goals broken down into manageable time frames.even little improvements help keep the motivation where it needs to be.
by Catchspatch on March 27, 2009 at 2:15 AM
Get well soon fella. A true inspiration and you seem a really good guy to boot. Good luck, all the best,
Leigh and family
by petehoffman on March 27, 2009 at 2:19 AM
Hey Lance, as a multible collarbone breaker i know what you're going through! I wish you a speedy rercovery and can't wait to see you throw down at the Giro!
by joeri77 on March 27, 2009 at 2:55 AM
Best wishes, get well soon.
LIVESTRONG ride hard.
Joeri Belgium
by Raven1108 on March 27, 2009 at 3:37 AM
You are an inspiration to all Lance. My son has followed you for years. He races every chance he gets. I am impressed with how well he does. He trains hard and it shows in the races. Thank you for the encouragement you give to those who follow you. Also for those who don't ride. Your story touches many hearts. God Bless....Good luck with healing.
by davidcurl on March 27, 2009 at 3:44 AM
Hi Lance just a word from your british fans yes its true we don't all like football and Beckham.
been a fan for all your career and as a triathlete sidlined for 2 years with a knee injury its frustrating when your injured my return coincided with yours however im older 46!not 37. get better soon so you can show the doubter's and the tour what they been missing a true legend.D Haythorn cheshire england
by Storky1969 on March 27, 2009 at 3:48 AM
Hang Tough Lance !
True champions like you will bounce back you have the support and well wishes of all of the cycling community 'down under'. Storky from Brisbane, Australia
by davidcurl on March 27, 2009 at 3:49 AM
Hi Lance just a note from your british fans yes its true we don't all like football and beckham. as atriathlete who has returned to comp after two years out with a knee injury i know its frustrating when you can't ride or run. my return coincided with your return to the pro ranks but i am 46 not 37 hurry up get well and lets give the tour what has been missing for three years a true legend D Haythorn cheshire england.
by RWalker202 on March 27, 2009 at 3:50 AM
I'm praying for your speedy recovery.
by jedrunner on March 27, 2009 at 3:59 AM
"We must embrace pain and burn it as fuel for our journey." ~Kenji Miyazawa
Looking forward to seeing you ride in Le Tour.
Jen
by mjpmclean on March 27, 2009 at 4:12 AM
Well, it could have been worse, keep on truckin :P
by JoeOxfordCT on March 27, 2009 at 4:15 AM
Hi Lance,
Best wishes for a speedy recovery from Oxford, CT.
BTW. The volume on your recording was very low, even with my laptop turned all the way up and your video turned all the way up.....something to check out for the next one ?
Best Wishes !!
Joe Dowski
by b3brav3 on March 27, 2009 at 4:24 AM
Hey Lance! Thanks so much for living strong. You are an inspiration to all of us. btw, is that a stack of your favorite dvd's behind you along with a gynormous protein shake?
by amazinpudding on March 27, 2009 at 4:27 AM
Watch, now you'll come back and win seven more! This just makes you stronger brother....Mike from Rochester
by geertvc on March 27, 2009 at 4:31 AM
Hope you recover fast so you can go for it in the tour de France!!!!!
Belgium Fan!
by ca0327 on March 27, 2009 at 4:35 AM
Get well soon!
Greetings from the Philippines
by Db8man on March 27, 2009 at 4:39 AM
You know what to do. I'm sure you'll handle it and somehow turn this to Advantage: Armstrong. I hope your recovery is quick and as pain free as possible! From Harrisburg, PA- Dawn
by PhilipB on March 27, 2009 at 4:45 AM
Can I borrow your bike while you are on the mend? I have a race coming up and yours seems to be faster than mine.
Take advantage time off to spend some qualitiy time with the kids!! ALl the best.
by noirkim on March 27, 2009 at 4:47 AM
got a little queasy seeing those screws. But you seem ok with it. Hope you get on the bike soon.
Kim from MI
by bartonian on March 27, 2009 at 4:50 AM
All the best and a speedy recovery - from Scotland. I attended a sportsman's dinner last night where a framed 7 times winner signed photo collection helped raise much needed funds for the Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice here in Glasgow - Living STRONG even with a busted collar bone.
by Patxi on March 27, 2009 at 4:58 AM
Bests wishes from Valladoli, Spain, where Vuelta a Castilla Le?ill finished today.
by ajrizza on March 27, 2009 at 4:59 AM
Lance, all the best, wishing you a speedy recovery.
by Bodeboy on March 27, 2009 at 4:59 AM
Best wishes from WA state. Get well and look forward to your getting back on the bike!!
by Bodeboy on March 27, 2009 at 5:00 AM
Best wishes from WA state. Get well and look forward to seeing you back on the bike.
by debelliott on March 27, 2009 at 5:21 AM
Lance, If you can get back on the bike after chemo, this will be nothing for you to overcome. We wish you a speedy recovery and can't wait to see you kick ass at the Giro and the Tour! We love seeing you back on the bike and racing....it's where you belong!!!
Good luck and well wishes for NC.
by lina01 on March 27, 2009 at 5:22 AM
Ouch!! Wishing you a speedy recovery, Lance. Hope to see you back on the bike soon! Best wishes from South Australia
by JorgeRio on March 27, 2009 at 5:36 AM
Hope to see you back on your bike soon. Wish you all the best. Greetings from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
by lkirrane on March 27, 2009 at 5:44 AM
Hey Lance,
Best wishes from Ireland. You are inspirational.
Can't wait to see you here in August.
by jhammer on March 27, 2009 at 6:05 AM
As a fellow cyclist and having broke my collar bone and scapula in a bike crash in NYC I know the pain you're feeling. You'll be back soon though and I feel stronger than ever before. This is just a motivator for you.
by idahobiker63 on March 27, 2009 at 6:14 AM
Good luck from Idaho. This will not stop you. I look forward to seeing you win the TDF. Take Care.
by hoosierdaddy1 on March 27, 2009 at 6:16 AM
Been there, done that...similar plate on my collarbone. Back on the bike and better than ever. Can actually do more pushups now than before. You have inspired me/others...much more is possible for Lance! Speedy recovery.
by treadwaa on March 27, 2009 at 6:24 AM
Good luck, my friend. Get well soon.
by treadwaa on March 27, 2009 at 6:25 AM
Good luck, my friend. Get well soon!
by heatheralison on March 27, 2009 at 6:31 AM
Thanks for the update, glad to see your face! Rest, relax, heal, and get back on the bike when you are ready. See you along the way and in Oct in Austin. Livestrong my friend.
by Toodle on March 27, 2009 at 6:36 AM
Hey Lance 12 screws ouch, Hope your feeling well soon. You probably won't be sitting still for long. Keep The Faith! Peddles & Wheels.
by pxl17 on March 27, 2009 at 6:48 AM
Wish your coming home to Austin was for other reasons and not surgery! Thanks for sharing with all of us followers. Wishing you a fast recovery! Take care.
Greetings from Austin
by Jocada on March 27, 2009 at 6:48 AM
Lance, wishing you a speedy recovery better and stronger for the Giro & TDF. Always been a fan of yours, good to see you racing again!
Jo from the Philippines
by wolff-ser on March 27, 2009 at 6:49 AM
Hi Lance, you ar realy inspairing.
Get well soon and rock Giro and Tour.
Greetings from Leskovac, Serbia
by mebaa on March 27, 2009 at 6:52 AM
You're a courageous and inspiring winner regardless of what happens though I wish you a quick recovery and return to racing. Ignore the critics until they achieve a 7 year consecutive win at the Tour De France and train 6 hours a day when it is pouring rain. Thanks for keeping us posted and please continue to!
by mattcollister on March 27, 2009 at 6:55 AM
Get well soon!
What's in the blender?
by aprayerperson on March 27, 2009 at 6:55 AM
praying for you as you recover and aware that nothing will keep you down. You will be racing again real soon and the tour de france will see you again.
by RabbitRescuer on March 27, 2009 at 6:55 AM
The route may have changed but no doubt good will come from this unfortunate event. We often do our best service for others through adversities we face in our own life. This is a new hill for you to climb! You will victoriously suceed no doubt! Enjoy the adventure of where this will take you. The same old road can get boring your on a new path. Too bad it had to come with so much pain but you've been there before & look where it has taken you....Ride on in your heart and mind while you recover. Prayers for a speedy recovery & no pain!
by mebaa on March 27, 2009 at 6:55 AM
You're an inspiration, very courageous and a winner regardless though I wish you a quick recovery and return to racing. Continue to ignore the critics until they win 7 consecutive yeras at the Tour de France and train 6 hours at a time in the pouring rain!
by drivancl on March 27, 2009 at 6:56 AM
Lance, you are a survivor and a warrior. The inspiration of millions of people now and for many years to come. Recover fast recover well. LIVESTRONG as usual!
by spokes on March 27, 2009 at 6:56 AM
Your courage and determination never cesase to amaze and inspire me. I wish you a quick recovery.
by luanneo on March 27, 2009 at 6:57 AM
I'm riding for you, dude, just so you stay in shape. You would do it for me.
Here's to quick healin',
Luanne in California
by savvycyclist on March 27, 2009 at 6:58 AM
We will all be praying for your fast and complete recovery.
Savvycyclist from Hanford CA
by partush10 on March 27, 2009 at 6:59 AM
....good to see you!! and thank you for been what you are!!
anat Israel
by lazurm on March 27, 2009 at 7:00 AM
Based on detailed and extensive data regarding both actual and simulated collar bone fractures that are within an acceptable range of identity to yours, you should be able to support your weight safely within 2-3 weeks, while scheduling indoor exercise prescriptions and therapy prior to that time, back to your "old" self within 4-6 weeks and in form to win the Tour de France by some time around July 1st. This prediction is accurate to within plus or minus 1 percentage point. The prediction of a Tour de France is, well, right on!
by friloux on March 27, 2009 at 7:02 AM
salut lance , la radiographie est terrible , et un mot pour tes supporters francais , vraiment sympa
good luck
by cannondales on March 27, 2009 at 7:02 AM
hi there, i smashed my collar bone up bad! i know just how it feels, get well soon.
from the mountain bikers, the north.
great britain.
by jzhliu on March 27, 2009 at 7:04 AM
??????????
Live strong!!
a Chinese guy from Toronto.
by fkgarnier on March 27, 2009 at 7:05 AM
If anyone can handle an extra challenge in their race preparations- it is YOU!! Good luck with the healing and please know that your fans are rooting for you!
by Sherwin32 on March 27, 2009 at 7:08 AM
I crashed at 75 and broke my pelvis in two places. I was back on the bike in two months and riding with Levi Leipheimer in a charity ride. He mentioned that he had a similar injury mimself. I asked how long he was off the bike and he said two weeks. Bummer.
by lhollander on March 27, 2009 at 7:08 AM
Here's to a speedy recovery and getting back on the bike! After what you've been through, this will be a walk in the park for you, Lance! Such a thrill to watch you race again, thanks!
by sheldonhough on March 27, 2009 at 7:09 AM
I wish you the very best. As I have gone through prostate cancer, you have been such a hero and inspiration to my wife and myself. Your riding and racing again brings us much hope.
by Renidrag on March 27, 2009 at 7:11 AM
Tyler road the race with a broken collar bone but he didn't have all that extra weight they've screwed into you! It will be a bummer at airport security.
I will make a little bet that that plate is first up Mont Ventoux this summer.
Good luck, Lance.
by sheldonhough on March 27, 2009 at 7:13 AM
Lance, If you get the time, please check this community newsletter from Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach, Ca. I am out trying to make a difference also. You being back in the public eye is very important. http://www.hoaghospital.org/PDF/TYHFall2008.pdf
by edpowers80525 on March 27, 2009 at 7:17 AM
For me it was a collarbone, nose (twice), and wrist--why do we do this again?? Keep the rubber side down, Lance, and get well soon!
by bcwolfboy on March 27, 2009 at 7:20 AM
Good Luck with your recovery! Thanks for inspiring us all up here in Canada.
Ulf from Vancouver
by natep219 on March 27, 2009 at 7:23 AM
Lance,
Rest up brother! You one tough SOB and if anyone can do this it is you. You have my respect.
Nate Pennington
www.wcapsoldier.blogspot.com
by ikeyT on March 27, 2009 at 7:28 AM
Speedy recovery Lance and Best Wishes to you! We are all behind you!
by unclebalint on March 27, 2009 at 7:31 AM
Get well soon, Lance!
Wish you all the best,
Balint from Budapest, Hungary
by trek7300 on March 27, 2009 at 7:34 AM
Take care Lance! Speedy Recovery!
by libertydoc on March 27, 2009 at 7:39 AM
Lance, you'll do well as you've recovered from worse. I had my first surgery last year at 54 y/o. I thought about the example you set as I got out of bed and was in the gym, slowly, on day 3. I did my first triathlon, again slowly, exactly 4 weeks after the surgery and continued to increase after that. There was no way I could sit still and complain after all you've done in the past.
We're all behind you. You're an inspiration for everyone who has ever been down.
Semper fidelis.
by trek7300 on March 27, 2009 at 7:39 AM
Take Care Lance! Speedy Recovery!
by mpierre on March 27, 2009 at 7:41 AM
Lance remenber when you crashed with Yban Mayo because your handle bar got caught by a musette in the Tour, the way you reacted as shown that you are a winner and that you are able to overcome a misfortune. I wish that you will do the same after this crash, we all support you here in Qu?c city Canada, get well soon and win them all.
by HUGUETTE on March 27, 2009 at 7:41 AM
HI! Lance You look good and ready to do some bike training IN THE LIVING ROOM or ON THE PATIO like you did in NICE. OK?...Huge
by mpierre on March 27, 2009 at 7:42 AM
Lance remenber when you crashed with Yban Mayo because your handle bar got caught by a musette in the Tour, the way you reacted as shown that you are a winner and that you are able to overcome a misfortune. I wish that you will do the same after this crash, we all support you here in Qu?c city Canada, get well soon and win them all.
by ultrarunner on March 27, 2009 at 7:43 AM
Good luck and God Bless, Lance! I am looking forward to seeing you at the top of Mt. Ventoux in July as I will be there after having ridden this year's Etape up Ventoux.
by marylou797 on March 27, 2009 at 7:45 AM
God Bless you, Lance! Praying for you and wishing you a speedy recovery, love your great attitude!
by phantompepper on March 27, 2009 at 7:48 AM
Lance,
We wish you the very best during your recovery. Like so many others, we are always inspired by your continual perserverance! God Bless you!
The DCamps (Jon, Kristine, AJ and Heidi) from MN.
by HeikoMauter on March 27, 2009 at 7:56 AM
Hey Lance!! Best wishes from Germany!! I Hope to see you in France, wearing yellow...LIVESTRONG!!
by Panger on March 27, 2009 at 7:57 AM
The next thing you should break: records for healing. Love, (gentle) hugs, cheers...
by Panger on March 27, 2009 at 7:59 AM
The next thing for you to break: records for recovery. Love,(gentle)hugs,cheers
by icyclist on March 27, 2009 at 7:59 AM
You will always be a champion. I didn't think I was a fan of anyone - I am your fan, Lance.
by icyclist on March 27, 2009 at 8:03 AM
You will always be a champion. I didn't think I was a fan of anyone - I am your fan, Lance.
by greyhead on March 27, 2009 at 8:05 AM
Hi Lance,
Healstrong, trainstrong, comebackstronger.
See your at the tour,
Dave Pollard England.
by carlos2157 on March 27, 2009 at 8:06 AM
Lance I hope you get well soom and you can enjoy riding Giro & tour. Good luck and speedy recovery.
Carlos from Florida
livestrong
by carlos2157 on March 27, 2009 at 8:07 AM
Lance I hope you get well soom and you can enjoy riding Giro & tour. Good luck and speedy recovery.
Carlos from Florida
livestrong
by andyp9 on March 27, 2009 at 8:07 AM
never thought i would have anything in common with the legend except for the love of cycling... now we have two things in common. i broke mine at a race in new jersey a few years back. i wish you the best and the most speedy recovery..
by marcosdbarbosa on March 27, 2009 at 8:07 AM
The best wishes of recovery for you Lance!
We are sure thet the weight of the screws won´t affect in anything!
Greetings from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil!
Marcos Daemon.
by carlos2157 on March 27, 2009 at 8:07 AM
Lance I hope you get well soom and you can enjoy riding Giro & tour. Good luck and speedy recovery.
Carlos from Florida
livestrong
by bhallscrub on March 27, 2009 at 8:11 AM
Hey Lance, get healed and get back on that bike where you belong!! Don't let a little broke bone slow you down!!
by ayrtonjudo on March 27, 2009 at 8:16 AM
Get well soon,Lance .Good recovery.
Best wishes and livestrong.
Pottier Fabien Ostend Belgium.
by marcosdbarbosa on March 27, 2009 at 8:17 AM
The best wishes of recovery for you Lance!
We are sure thet the weight of the screws won´t affect in anything!
Greetings from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil!
Marcos Daemon.
by SCAdDiva on March 27, 2009 at 8:18 AM
Wishing you a prompt and complete recovery from George-Town (Greenville, SC). We were in Paris for 6 and 7 and are looking forward to seeing you ride 8.
God Speed!
by larrytowell on March 27, 2009 at 8:20 AM
LiveStrong my brother... LiveStrong!
by larrytowell on March 27, 2009 at 8:21 AM
LiveStrong my brother... LiveStrong!
Best wishes,
Larry Towell
by mikewhittle on March 27, 2009 at 8:22 AM
Get well soon Lance. You've always been and will continue to be an inspiration for most everyone I know.
Rest up and dominate. I have a feeling this will be another year for you, filled with great things.
Be well.
Mike from Alberta
by littledub on March 27, 2009 at 8:23 AM
hey lance, is your wallet the one that says "bad motherf^cker" on it? i think it is!
see you tearin' it up on ventoux in july. be well and live strong.
wendie
by sewimbish on March 27, 2009 at 8:23 AM
Here in North Carolina we are pulling for you Lance! Keep the faith, as you always do, and feel better soon. Maybe you can get back up to Boone, and ride our great hills after the season ends!
by LodeVerbeeck on March 27, 2009 at 8:24 AM
by littledub on March 27, 2009 at 8:25 AM
hey lance, is your wallet the one that says "bad motherf^cker" on it? i think it is.
see you tearing it up on ventoux in july.
wendie
by mtbgeek on March 27, 2009 at 8:26 AM
thanks for sharing. to a speedy recovery
by mtbgeek on March 27, 2009 at 8:26 AM
Thanks for sharing. Hope for a speedy recovery!
by LodeVerbeeck on March 27, 2009 at 8:27 AM
Good recovery !
And succes with yr second career!
Greets from Antwerp (Belgium)
by lisaborgia on March 27, 2009 at 8:28 AM
I have been carrying around a plate and some screws for 23 years now - it isn't the hardware that gets you, its the memory of how easily it happened. So I am not worried, because we all know fear is something you mastered a long time ago. Best wishes!
by HappyWarrior on March 27, 2009 at 8:29 AM
Best of Luck, Lance.
I've broken both clavicals twice (as a kid), although simple fractures.
Here's to a speedy recovery and a good life.
kev
by HappyWarrior on March 27, 2009 at 8:33 AM
Best wishes Lance.
I've broken both clavicles twice, simple fractures though.
Here's to a speedy recovery and a good life.
k
by patrickstpete on March 27, 2009 at 8:36 AM
LIVESTRONG BROTHER! YOUR CALVICLE MATCHES MY MANDIBLE.LOL! STUFF HAPPENS....
PEACE,
PATRICK-ST PETE,FL
by irishrider on March 27, 2009 at 8:36 AM
Blessings to you from Big Bear Lake, CA. You have been a huge inspiration to me through many of life's difficulties.
Livestrong and get healthy...
A devoted fan
by barbixy on March 27, 2009 at 8:37 AM
Heal fast Lance! All of us are inspired by you!
by taegsmum on March 27, 2009 at 8:38 AM
We are sending our prayers for a speedy recovery as well. You have been an inspiration. My husband broke (simple fracture) his collar bone the day after he retired from the military. Training for his second Ironman. We had 2 kids playing soccer tourneys that day, 8 people staying at our house and about 100 coming over in the afternoon for a party. He handled it like a trooper. He has a strong personality anyway, but I know that reading your story and watching you fight helped him press on. He was on the trainer the next day with his arm in a sling and a very stylish Hawaiian shirt (couldn't get a t shirt on due to the pain) You know the religious WWJD stuff, his motto in circumstances like that is WWLD? Thank you for your inspiration and get well soon!!
by Lancehero2005 on March 27, 2009 at 8:50 AM
We all lance Armstrong. God be with you whatever you do and wherever you go just put one thing in your mind that we all love you Lance.
Have a speedy recovery
from all lovers we say (God bless you)
by Greg_Boss on March 27, 2009 at 8:50 AM
Almost one year to the day like yours. It was March 30th, 2008, stage 2, while at the front another rider crossed my wheel while at 29 mph. I went straight up and straight back down. I had broken my collar bone, my scapula bone (shoulder), three ribs, and 1 or 2 deflated my lung. All on the side I hit the ground with, my left side. I was in the hospital for 6 days and two weeks later I had surgery to place a titanium plate to connect my collar bone back together with 8 screws to be attached. Just like yours they did not how bad it was by x rays but when they cut me open they knew then. My spleen was to be OK. Worse fall I have had in twenty years of serious cycling. My advice: Be careful how much pain pills you take if you are to get back on the trainer soon. The right side will be very hard to sleep on for quite some time. Stay positive, do what you know and be focused. Greg
by DonaldJones on March 27, 2009 at 8:50 AM
Hang in there Lance. But again... that's what you're best at! Can't wait to see you back on the bike.
by janosoto on March 27, 2009 at 8:50 AM
Hey Brother! It's destiny! You can do Ironman Hawaii this Year!
Jano
Mexico
p.s. Never forget all of your TRI-fans, we want to see you someday in Hawaii.
by Garmomtb2 on March 27, 2009 at 8:52 AM
I had a chance to see you fly by in the Tour of California and hope to see you in the Big Tour. We all hope all goes well in your recovery.
by Lancehero2005 on March 27, 2009 at 8:59 AM
As long as I breath, I say you are my sport hero cause you are the one who let me like this sport & for this I want to say God gives you the power to get back to the competion with strong heart just like the golden years. Livestrong....We all Lance Armstong....
Regards,
sam (Pure Sportsman)
lance_hero2005@hotmail.com
by Lancehero2005 on March 27, 2009 at 8:59 AM
As long as I breath, I say you are my sport hero cause you are the one who let me like this sport & for this I want to say God gives you the power to get back to the competion with strong heart just like the golden years. Livestrong....We all Lance Armstong....
Regards,
sam (Pure Sportsman)
lance_hero2005@hotmail.com
by Garmomtb2 on March 27, 2009 at 9:01 AM
I had the chance to see you fly by in this years Tour of California and hope to see you in the Tour De. We all hope you have a speedy recovery.
by hannaruth on March 27, 2009 at 9:03 AM
Prayers for you from Alabama! Take some time for yourself to heal.
by evlmille on March 27, 2009 at 9:07 AM
any truth in the rumour there was a Citroen 2CV with F.F.C written on the side and a man in a beret holding a bucket of grease painting the road just before you crashed ??
Mark Wilks England
by acb12 on March 27, 2009 at 9:10 AM
At last we have something in common. Except, when I broke my collarbone as a kid my Mum stood laughing at me as I was sprawled out in the middle of the road unable to get up!!
Here's to a speed recovery in time for TdeF
Good luck from Devon England
by urbajo on March 27, 2009 at 9:12 AM
Good Luck Lance!
My Mom read your book during her recovery from Lung Cancer where she had three surgeries removing her lung, treating the MRSA she got in the Hospital and treating other associated COmplications. Shes two years and 1 month out with no cancer! She told me after celebrating her 50th Wedding anniversary with my Dad last week that your story is what kept her going. My Whole family read the book. Its inspiring to see her now. She s out there playing Golf and Bowling at 75 years old and has even danced Ballroom with me. Its amazing! I hope your recover quickly! Take Care and Thank you for inspiring her!!
by marcipidd on March 27, 2009 at 9:14 AM
Lance- good luck with your recovery. It's hard to stay immobile for long, but it will only speed your recovery if you rest now. After 3 back surgeries at the age of 27 (spinal fusion and revision included), I learned the hard way what hurrying your recovery does to your body (hence the need for 3). You are a huge inspiration, on or off the bike, but it has been some long, hard Julys without you. Sending prayers your way, and selfishly, hope to see you in this year's Tour.
by delila99 on March 27, 2009 at 9:26 AM
Lance, you are a profoundly inspiring human being... May the injury heal quickly! We are all cheering for you...
by StefanDB on March 27, 2009 at 9:29 AM
Hope you will recover as fast as you were in your time trials! Was already looking forward to see you compete in this years 'Tour de Lance' euh mistake ... I mean 'Tour de France'. So I'm wishing you a good (and fast) recovery.
Stefan De Baerdemaeker.
Belgium.
by guillermoborton on March 27, 2009 at 9:59 AM
Hey Lance, continue being smart and let time and doctors deal with this, you'll be ready and good to go in a blink of an eye. viveFUERTE
Regards from Mexico
Guillermo
by pkappel on March 27, 2009 at 10:09 AM
Good luck in your recovery Lance. You have been hugely important in my cancer journey so I really wish you well and hurry and get back to cycling!
by Chapster on March 27, 2009 at 10:09 AM
Lance your the best, Good Luck with this recovery we all know you can do. Best Wishes from Missouri
by pkappel on March 27, 2009 at 10:11 AM
Good luck in your recovery Lance. You have been hugely inspirational in my cancer journey so I really wish you well now and hope to see you back cycling in no time at all.
Penny
Pittsburgh
by Joep26 on March 27, 2009 at 10:11 AM
Hi Lance,
What a pitty you have this fracture now in your come-back season!! I'm a great fan of yours since your worldchampionrace in 1993, Oslo!! I think it's great your back now to ask for more attention of this terrible disease! I'll hope you will recover soon and let see us beautifull cycling!! GOOD LUCK!!!
Joep van Leeuwen
The Netherlands
by zenk0006 on March 27, 2009 at 10:39 AM
Lance,
Take it easy with your recovery and know that we are all looking forward to your return, but it this your or the next. No matter what, we want you to be healthy for life.
Looks like you have quite the stack of movies to watch during your recovery. Enjoy the rest and we hope to see you up and around soon.
A grateful U.S. Soldier who met you in the sandbox and a man in the stands at the 04&05 Tour de France.
Dustoff 6
by Mirand on March 27, 2009 at 10:40 AM
Good luck Lance. Hope to see you soon in Europe again.
Greetings from Belgium
by kkbrown on March 27, 2009 at 10:41 AM
Hi Lance....what you need is a big ole cup of coffee, a bagel and an even bigger jar of NUTELLA!!
by Glauco_Ferreira on March 27, 2009 at 10:42 AM
I was very happy and anxious to see you in this Giro d'Italia. Many fans of yours here from Brazil wants your best and fast recovery. I will come to Italy in next month to see you there. ok?Ride de Giro.
Best reggards. Cheers from Brazil.
Glauco
by Rastek on March 27, 2009 at 10:45 AM
Hi Lance, sorry about the injury but you have overcome much worst before and gone on to great success. I notice you have a few different colored slings but I don't see a yellow one. Let's get you in yellow now in prparation for the yellow you love the most. Best Wishes, Beltone.:.
by ricky3801 on March 27, 2009 at 10:48 AM
dude, 'pain is temporary, giving up is forever.' we pray for you.
ricky
honduras, central america
by kkbrown on March 27, 2009 at 10:48 AM
Hi Lance...what you need right now is a big ole cup of coffee, a bagel and a big jar of NUTELLA!! Providing Nutella doesn't fall under the anti-doping regulations as a drug....lol. What you won't do to spend more time with your kids. Now YOU healstrong.
by lockshi3 on March 27, 2009 at 10:49 AM
Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
by scarrier1 on March 27, 2009 at 11:00 AM
Dude- Upper body injury = skinny upper body after 4 weeks = increase in Watts/Kg = faster Lance = scary. Unless, that plate is made of lead.
-Scott C.
Boston
by jrhild on March 27, 2009 at 11:15 AM
I had 5 breaks, 14 screws, and a 7 17cm plate on 9/11/07.
I was riding hard in 6 wks
jrh okc, ok
by kleiderer on March 27, 2009 at 11:19 AM
LA - Best of luck for a speedy recovery. I broke my collarbone at your age and ran a fast marathon 3 weeks later so I know you're well-positioned to ride soon. You've got great doctors and a huge desire. Rest up!
KFK
Charlotte, NC
by jetgiantfan on March 27, 2009 at 11:22 AM
I suffered an AC separation trail biking a few years back. After rehabbing, they would have done surgery if I were an "elite" athlete, I sometimes forget which shoulder it was!! Commit to rest and rehab and you'll be back and better than ever. Everyone here on Long Island, NY are pulling for you.
by vitalino on March 27, 2009 at 11:29 AM
Dear Lance,
best wishes for a fast healing from Switzerland!
Take good care, I believe in you...
Vital Widmer
by lunastrat on March 27, 2009 at 11:32 AM
Just remember Lance, chicks dig scars! All the best. I survived Leukemia and I'll never stop cycling.
by mcfields on March 27, 2009 at 11:34 AM
Hey Lance,
We love you in Tennessee, hope to see ya back on your bike!! Please don't give up you can do this. You are strong!!!!
MCF
by mcfields on March 27, 2009 at 11:39 AM
Hey Lance,
You can do this, you are STRONG!!!!!!!!!!! I hope to see ya on your bike soon. We love you, believe in you and are backing you in Nashville,TN. Go man be strong!!!!!!!!!!! You are the strong lead in biking so keep going.
MCF
by lunastrat on March 27, 2009 at 11:41 AM
Hey Lance, Just remember, Chicks dig scars.
From a fellow survivor.
by truchy on March 27, 2009 at 11:46 AM
Wishing you a speedy recovery. If there is any body that can do it, it is you. You'll come back stronger than ever. I enjoy watching you ride. Take care.
Janet Truchard
by andorrearcalis on March 27, 2009 at 11:55 AM
Hi Lance,
I am the proof that many people do love you in FRANCE. You are one of the greatest men ever: what you did, nobody did it before and nobody will do it again (do you remember, among other stunning performances, what you did in Luz Ardiden?). You are going to do it once again: your next challenge is Andorre-Arcalis and I am looking foward to seing you there.
I do hope you'll recover your level of 2004-2005. Good luck!
Hicham from Paris France
by longbeachgary on March 27, 2009 at 11:55 AM
Lance,
You are one of the classiest people ever. Heal quick.
by maikey on March 27, 2009 at 12:37 PM
Hi Lance,
good luck, you are the best!!!!
many greetings from germany
by tombaman on March 27, 2009 at 12:41 PM
I think that many people don't know what means to recover you of a cancer with metastasis, and, later, win a heap of Tours continued. You are a CRACK as sportsman and as person. An example of optimism, overcoming, sacrifice and generosity. I take your wristband for years. Cancer has stuck loudly to my family, and I know what I'm speaking about. Thank you for your example, and best wishes for you, champion. The world needs people like you. Regards from Madrid, Spain.
by tombaman on March 27, 2009 at 12:47 PM
I think most people don't know what it means to recover from cancer with metastases, and then win a lot of tours continued. You are out of range as an athlete and as a person. An example of optimism, overcoming, sacrifice and generosity. Wear your wristband for years, cancer has strong bonding with my family, and I know what I mean. Thanks for your example and luck, champ. The world needs people like you. Excuse my english, and regards from Madrid, Spain.
by Redbear33 on March 27, 2009 at 12:50 PM
Hey Lance: I'm glad your surgery went well! As a bicycle crash survivor (broken ribs and shoulder collar bone) my biggest fight was not the heal physically, but mentally!. You are as a matter of degrees 100% higher than I but - hang in with the best! From a long time fan 2004 & 2005 TdF fan and you passed me at mile 21 NYC marathon. Keep being the classy guy and awesome inspiration that you are to all of us!
KevinS, La Veta, CO
by bigsteven on March 27, 2009 at 1:05 PM
HEY LANCE WE'LL ALL SEE YOU IN PARIS. WINNING NUMBER EIGHT !!!!!!
by Toadvine on March 27, 2009 at 1:27 PM
A hug from Spain, Lance. If Bruynel send you that wine and that cheese that you was eating in Madrid you´ll be better really soon. We want you at Giro!
by Toadvine on March 27, 2009 at 1:28 PM
A hug from Spain, Lance. If Bruynel send you that wine and that cheese that you was eating in Madrid you´ll be better really soon. We want you at Giro!
by LadydiofGC on March 27, 2009 at 1:49 PM
by Andrew-SKI49 on March 27, 2009 at 1:51 PM
Hi Lance,Good luck and GOD bless you.Andrew.
by LadydiofGC on March 27, 2009 at 1:54 PM
Have watched you for years and was so excited to see you back on the bike - you are what started me watching biking - I have never been sports oriented as far as actually participating, but I love all sports and watch them as an avid fan. I pray for your speedy recovery and know you will be back soon. I will be watching for upcoming posts from you. BE STRONG!!!
by cristin30 on March 27, 2009 at 1:54 PM
From Eddie's Angels fighting the good fight with you at the LiveStrong Challenge. You've been an inspiration to SO many, you will once again rise above and beat this latest challenge. Best wishes for a quick recovery. Pinkie & Eddie's Angels
by splodge666 on March 27, 2009 at 1:58 PM
you are and always will be an inspiration too me and my terminal ill father i look too you for strength and i find it somehow keep strong stay strong and as you say never give up regards neil
by tuner on March 27, 2009 at 2:00 PM
Lance; thanks for the update, the Comeback continues!!! looking forward to cheering you on in the TDF. Although you have never had a serious crash related Injury we all know how you react to adversity,... so do your competitors!!! get well, Live Strong
by mills29 on March 27, 2009 at 2:03 PM
Courage Lance, tu vas y arriver...Pourquoi?Parce que tu es le meilleur.Vivement Le tour;)
by LaurentPau on March 27, 2009 at 2:13 PM
Hi, I watch your video and you seem very tired. I broke my shoulder in 2005 (cycling down in the Col du Soulor). The more difficult is to find a good position for sleeping well. I hope you will manage it. For the rest, I'm not wondering a lot. You will recover as quick as possible and you will come back stronger and safer than before. See you in May for training in French Pyr?es. Laurent from Pau - France
by nlmonson on March 27, 2009 at 2:22 PM
Sending you healing thoughts and energy for a speeding, comfortable and smooth recovery, Lance! Looking forward to seeing you back on the bike and racing at your best!
by alton_at on March 27, 2009 at 2:28 PM
Lance,
You overcame cancer, you will overcome this.
We all know you will.
I have lose 80 pounds riding a bike with you as my inspiration.
Speedy recovery to you.
Sincerely,
Alton Thompson
Belize Central America
by Masterlucas on March 27, 2009 at 2:30 PM
hi Lance
i wish u the best about surgery, i hope that u will win the giro d'Italia, i was so happy to see you in the Milan-Sanremo last week, and i really wish you the best, you seems like you come from another planet, believe me and the power will be with you as usual
Luca Castiglione
from Vibo Valentia - Italy
lcasti@libero.it
by mopphares on March 27, 2009 at 2:42 PM
Lance, we know this is only a minor setback for you and you will come back with an even greater drive to win. We believe in you.
by SunnyMind on March 27, 2009 at 2:44 PM
Dear Lance,
I'm sorry to hear about your crash and the colar bone injury; looks pretty painful. ...
Please put your health first and don't force things regarding the Giro or the Tour de France.
Your fans from Livestrong are behind you, no matter if you are racing or not.
Best wishes
Sunny from Germany
by trithis73 on March 27, 2009 at 2:44 PM
Lance,
Man it's good to know you are OK. Can't wait for you to show the doubters what Livestrong is about
by mfahey on March 27, 2009 at 2:49 PM
Hi Lance
Wishing you a speedy recovery. So looking forward to seeing you in Paris!
Mo
Fairfield, CT
by jacques1935 on March 27, 2009 at 2:50 PM
mmmmm
by jjloco on March 27, 2009 at 3:00 PM
Hope you get better soon, Lance. Looking forward to seeing you compete once again. Get as much rest you need because when training starts again it will be tough, but you can do it. From your fans in Toronto, Canada.
by RemiRoibet on March 27, 2009 at 3:04 PM
Hi lance ,
I m french from Montpellier and i hope sincerely see you in my city on next tour de france with a great health for win and to be the best one ,like before .I believe in you .Thanks for sensations you give to me .Remi
by jacques1935 on March 27, 2009 at 3:05 PM
BONJOUR lance.desoler,no problem tu s'ais soufrir tu vas pedaler encore plus vite et,ont t'attend a aspen.USE MY MOTO
NO PROBLEME ONLY SOLUTION A+ APRES LE CANCER UN OS DE CASSER CE N'AI RIEN(only pain a the ass
by Zajec79 on March 27, 2009 at 3:05 PM
Good luck Lance. Hope to see you soon in Europe , Poland - and Tour Pologne
Greetings from Poland
Good luck, Lance.
by RemiRoibet on March 27, 2009 at 3:08 PM
Lance ,
You speak a good french .Please just for me and my family ,do you explain your new program in french . Thanks .Remi
by ashrafv on March 27, 2009 at 3:15 PM
My Hero ....
I wish you a speedy recovery!!
by ashrafv on March 27, 2009 at 3:16 PM
My Hero ....
I wish you a speedy recovery!!
by PennyH on March 27, 2009 at 3:18 PM
Lance, you look great. That's some nice high-end hardware you've got there! Remember to eat well, stay hydrated and listen to your body. You'll be back in the drops in no time!
Penny Hoffman, RN Phoenixville, PA (facebook)
by launiz on March 27, 2009 at 3:38 PM
Get well soon lance. I have been waiting since 2005 to see you race the tour again. Hope you will be fit for the Giro as well. I am just looking forward to seeing you riding through the season promoting Livestrong and do some serious racing. Take care!!
by FREDDY03 on March 27, 2009 at 3:40 PM
Thanks God everything went Well for you on the op. I'm sending you all my support from Panama, Panama Central america. I wish You a speedy recovery.
Ps. Hey Nice Powerbook you got there!!!
by sam55 on March 27, 2009 at 3:49 PM
Lance, Am praying for your quick and full recovery and hope to see you back on the bike soon. You are a true inspiration & I wish you well. Sara Morgan, Topeka, KS
by Runergurl45 on March 27, 2009 at 3:57 PM
You are a great inspiration to me and my two sons. I've followed your racing career for many years. Take care of yourself. I know that you will be back whether this year or next!
Deborah and Boys
Paso Robles, California
by Camilillo20 on March 27, 2009 at 3:58 PM
Lance to recover soon you are the best and lots of people in Colombia continues to your career day by day. we wish him well and some day we would like it was in our country are.
Camilo Castillo
Bogot? Colombia
by Camilillo20 on March 27, 2009 at 3:59 PM
Lance to recover soon you are the best and lots of people in Colombia continues to your career day by day. we wish him well and some day we would like it was in our country are.
Camilo Castillo
Bogot? Colombia
by cryerjr on March 27, 2009 at 4:02 PM
Hang in there Lance. I know you'll pull with flying colors like you always do. My prayers are with you and God be with you on your speedy recovery. See you on the bike soon! Robert from Texas - Hookem' Horns!
by cyco6 on March 27, 2009 at 4:24 PM
with are with you dude! get back soon!
by geniusdiablo on March 27, 2009 at 4:36 PM
by scottpulver on March 27, 2009 at 4:46 PM
Lance, you are an inspiration and a hero to me in a time where there are few.
Scott Pulver
Spring Hill, FL
by redtarmac on March 27, 2009 at 4:50 PM
Lance you are one tough guy...I think you can handle this one! You'll be back on the bike in no time! See ta!
Andy
by geniusdiablo on March 27, 2009 at 4:51 PM
Greetings from New Zealand,
All the best with your recovery mate, I'm off the road recovering from a L4-L5-S1 back fusion for around 3 months. Don't push it and listen to the body first and then the doctors
Cheers
by CyclingFoodman on March 27, 2009 at 5:19 PM
Get well soon Lance!
You are an inspiration to so many people and are the motivating factor that got me cycling and so far I have raised over $20,000 to fight cancer and over $1,000 to support our injured and severely wounded service men and women who are defending freedom. Hammer on!
CyclingFoodmanPA
by bikerboy09 on March 27, 2009 at 5:26 PM
heyy man ima young cyclist at auckland grammar school in NZ and i can appreciate the things you are going through but in a slightly different aspect.ive read all your bio's and enjoyed it very much and gave me a deeper sense of enjoyment in the sport so keep on going man.
by winfield94 on March 27, 2009 at 6:03 PM
Same as you! Knew I was in trouble when the XR tech came over and said, is that through your skin? tons of PT and came back to win the women's cyclocross series, carrying on my "bad" arm. Don't forget the chiropractor once you get clearance.
by taurus64 on March 27, 2009 at 6:16 PM
Take lots of rest and get well soon. You'll always get my support!
Regards
Taurus64
by kaiandmaureen on March 27, 2009 at 8:01 PM
Heal up and Live Strong. You are our survivor hero!
by Bykgasm on March 27, 2009 at 8:34 PM
by Bykgasm on March 27, 2009 at 8:37 PM
Hope you recover quickly and the rehab goes well. Livestrong!
by supert622 on March 27, 2009 at 9:54 PM
Get well and get after it! Love seeing you in the fight.
Semper Fidelis, Tim.
USMC Retired.
by TexasCowboy on March 27, 2009 at 11:03 PM
I was stoked about your return to cycling and so looking forward to watching you this summer in France. However, I now only wish you a full recovery from your accident. If you never ride professionally again, that would be alright by me. You, sir, have given your fans a lifetime of inspirational moments and so much more of yourself.
Take care of yourself and thank you for all you do!
All the best,
Neal Combies
Austin, Texas
by willycruz on March 27, 2009 at 11:35 PM
Heal Fast Lance .USe the Force!
Willy, NY
by Ophir on March 27, 2009 at 11:59 PM
Hello from Israel.
Though crashing and injuries are a new experience for you, they're also a chance for a new challenge and a new target to achieve. And that has LANCE written all over it. Dying to see you on the Giro and back at the top of TDF.
Lance, be strong and get well soon.
by deniserbnsn on March 28, 2009 at 1:37 AM
Hi Lance
I hope you get better soon, Ive read your books quite a while back, lots of luv, Denise, United Kingdom !!! xxxxxxxx
by mtbilly on March 28, 2009 at 2:01 AM
Best Wishes for a speedy recovery.we want you at the Giro.
Mimmo , italian fan
by KEV7 on March 28, 2009 at 2:03 AM
by KEV7 on March 28, 2009 at 2:09 AM
Hi Lance just wanted to wish you a speedy recovery,this is just a minor hill to get over, & remember No Mountain high enough!!.
All the very best for now and the Tour de France.
Kev UK.
by sburcs on March 28, 2009 at 5:45 AM
i've seen such fractures and even worst ones because i worked in the operating theatres...because you have a good orthopaedic surgeons down and there and an excellent physio programme, i'm positive that you'll recover 100 percent, the only question is how strong you'll be on the bike ones you've recovered...but i believe in your capability to master such adversity and your will is enormously strong so i sa you'll be even stonger than ever...the fact is you know that and we know that! Livestrong my man!
by KeithOates on March 28, 2009 at 6:30 AM
by KeithOates on March 28, 2009 at 6:32 AM
Hope all goes quickly and that you are back on the bike and then racing when you're ready and fit. We all want you back as soon as possible BUT ONLY when you are ready.
by jiriji on March 28, 2009 at 7:49 AM
Hi Lance`-
I have been inspired by you many years... but the thing I admire the most about you is your strong will & determination to FIGHT and WIN any challenge in your personal and professional life.That's not easy thing to do and accomplish. Wishing you a speedy recovery and the Eight Win in Tour de France :-) Merci. Ahoj.
With humble admiration
Jiri Fisher
Maryland
by jiriji on March 28, 2009 at 7:50 AM
Hi Lance`-
I have been inspired by you many years... but the thing I admire the most about you is your strong will & determination to FIGHT and WIN any challenge in your personal and professional life.That's not easy thing to do and accomplish. Wishing you a speedy recovery and the Eight Win in Tour de France :-) Merci. Ahoj.
With humble admiration
Jiri Fisher
Maryland
by jiriji on March 28, 2009 at 7:51 AM
Hi Lance`-
I have been inspired by you many years... but the thing I admire the most about you is your strong will & determination to FIGHT and WIN any challenge in your personal and professional life.That's not easy thing to do and accomplish. Wishing you a speedy recovery and the Eight Win in Tour de France :-) Merci. Ahoj.
With humble admiration
Jiri Fisher
Maryland
by jiriji on March 28, 2009 at 7:51 AM
Hi Lance`-
I have been inspired by you many years... but the thing I admire the most about you is your strong will & determination to FIGHT and WIN any challenge in your personal and professional life.That's not easy thing to do and accomplish. Wishing you a speedy recovery and the Eight Win in Tour de France :-) Merci. Ahoj.
With humble admiration
Jiri Fisher
Maryland
by jiriji on March 28, 2009 at 7:51 AM
Hi Lance`-
I have been inspired by you many years... but the thing I admire the most about you is your strong will & determination to FIGHT and WIN any challenge in your personal and professional life.That's not easy thing to do and accomplish. Wishing you a speedy recovery and the Eight Win in Tour de France :-) Merci. Ahoj.
With humble admiration
Jiri Fisher
Maryland
by jorgeumana on March 28, 2009 at 7:51 AM
I wish that you recover soon You are strong and the inspiration for millions of us, livestrong.
Best wishes from Duarte, Ca
by maximusbikus on March 28, 2009 at 7:52 AM
quit yer whinning and get back on the bike!
by maximusbikus on March 28, 2009 at 7:54 AM
quit yer whinning, get back on the bike and get on with your bad self!!
by markculp on March 28, 2009 at 7:55 AM
I'm just amazed how many people have joined your cause and your fight. My 14 yo son and I are huge fans and are wishing you well.... Godspeed, Lance! Best wished and a speedy recovery!!!
Mark and RC from Fort Worth
by KEV7 on March 28, 2009 at 8:04 AM
Hi Lance Just wishing you a speedy recovery, a couple of my mates and myself are going to ride down to Alpe d'huez from the UK for our own little challenge and to watch you in the Tour, best of luck.
Kevin UK
by barleyanne on March 28, 2009 at 8:09 AM
Lance,
Hi - I'm from the uk and follow you on twitter. You are truly an inspiration in so so many ways.
God bless you for being you.
Barley
by Calypso808 on March 28, 2009 at 8:22 AM
Hey Lance,
Thank you for taking time to update us. I, like thousands of people am hoping for the best and a speedy and full recovery for you. You look a little tired, but strong. I hope you can get some rest and be back on you bike before you know it. Take care of yourself. All the best,
Jane
by leathera on March 28, 2009 at 9:37 AM
Livestrong and continue the fight on both the cycling and philanthropy sides of the mission. Ride well!
by skbunny on March 28, 2009 at 9:40 AM
Hope you get well soon,and thank you for the update.
by cybercop459 on March 28, 2009 at 9:54 AM
Hang in ther lance Im sure alberto is very upset.
by PDXORE on March 28, 2009 at 10:12 AM
We hope you are healing fast and taking in a lot of good nutrition to help in the process. Have a great weekend! We are interested in knowing what your exercise regimen will be over the next few weeks? I hope we hear something about this.
by gottobike on March 28, 2009 at 10:16 AM
Live Strong.
Ride Hard.
Heal Quick.
by gottobike on March 28, 2009 at 10:21 AM
Live... Strong.
Ride... Hard.
Heal... Quick.
by DaMooster on March 28, 2009 at 10:26 AM
Hope you get well soon Lance! I love to watch you race! You're doing a great thing and have a great foundation! Can't wait to see you back on the bike.
Good Luck! from Ann Arbor, MI
by DaMooster on March 28, 2009 at 10:28 AM
Hope you get well soon Lance! You're doing great things for the sport and the world! I love to watch you race! Let's fight cancer together, as one! Can't wait to see you back on the bike.
Get Well Soon! from Ann Arbor, MI
by DaMooster on March 28, 2009 at 10:30 AM
Livestrong!!!!
by lmzachariah on March 28, 2009 at 1:01 PM
One day at a time Lance..praying for you!
LMZachariah
Corona,Calif
by williswelt on March 28, 2009 at 1:24 PM
Dear Lance,
I hope you get well soon. My best wishes for you. I hope you can come to Tour de France. I don´t want to see it without you.
Best wishes from Germany
Ute
by KOREA on March 28, 2009 at 1:45 PM
Lance,
Its hard enough coming back, but now with this, it just raises the stakes. You were born for this. Continue to be an inspiration to all. You are a living legend.
God Bless,
Scotty-
by roubaixfuji on March 28, 2009 at 4:41 PM
hey lance do what you want to do. you have lived the dream i know you are a role model for many but you have to live for your self and do what's best for you get well a fan.
by gfin on March 28, 2009 at 10:38 PM
Lance,
Just wanted to wish you a fast and full recovery and say thanks for signing my sons autograph. It was the second day of the Tour of California, you had just finished a interview with Bob Roll when you noticed this 10 year old kid at the front of the crowd. When you came over my son handed you a very wet piece of paper and a wet pen. I didn't think there was any chance you would be able to sign your name and after the third try you must have felt liked you were being punk'd and Ashton Kutcher was going to jump out any second. You kept at it and finally managed to get the pen to work. It meant a lot to both of us thanks again
Gary Utah
by jordialmi on March 29, 2009 at 3:44 AM
Don't give up Lance!!!
I want to see you when tour of France comes to Barcelona.... You're such an inspiration for me, as Johan said "it's not that bad" just change your training and fight again as you always do!!
Good luck!!
Jordi
by Croft on March 29, 2009 at 8:21 AM
Lance,
Thanks for posting the video. It is always great to see a personal message.
I just wanted to say that you have gone beyond an inspiration, you are a movement. You are trademarked and your name means striving for the best in yourself. Your life is an example of something to aspire to. Thank you for being there and being so personable.
C. Thompson
by Lepoittevin on March 29, 2009 at 9:29 AM
Lance, I've watched you every year on the Tour de France and was trilled to be able to watch you again. I pray that you will have a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing you a bike again.
Pat G. - Huntsville, TX
by chemodoc on March 29, 2009 at 3:33 PM
You have been an inspiration to all. Regardless of whether you race in the Tour, the efforts you are putting forth to advocate for cancer patients has had a defining impact on how the disease and it's victims are perceived. Our county in WNC has just comopleted it's first Go Public conversation. What an instrumental process it can be in the Cancer Control Program.
by chemodoc on March 29, 2009 at 3:33 PM
You have been an inspiration to all. Regardless of whether you race in the Tour, the efforts you are putting forth to advocate for cancer patients has had a defining impact on how the disease and it's victims are perceived. Our county in WNC has just comopleted it's first Go Public conversation. What an instrumental process it can be in the Cancer Control Program.
by Lindseyc1973 on March 29, 2009 at 6:14 PM
Lance,
I hope that your rehab goes well, and you can back to racing as soon as possible. You are truly an inspiration not only with you racing, but also with you cancer foundation.
Lindsey Charles
Hutchinson, Ks.
by mszczerba1 on March 29, 2009 at 8:26 PM
Greetings from Adelaide South Australia.
Hope your rehab goes well and you are an inspiration to everyone in your comeback to cycling and what you are doing in your Foundation. You will be back. Until then, have a good speedy recovery and know that you will be there - You will always be a true Champion who has faced a lot of obstacles and challenges!
Tour De France will be there for you. Thankyou for the video - shows you are in good spirits!
Livestrong always - Always Believe!
Maria Szczerba
30/03/09
by profdefrance on March 30, 2009 at 1:33 AM
Hi Lance-I'm from North Carolina, and I remember well how much our mountains meant to when you were recovering from the canceer. They still have the kind of ups and downs that can get you ready for a race, so if you're thinking of pushing the envelope on the Tour de France, don't forget that Boone, NC loves you and we'll be praying for you. Greetings from God's country
by ESPENUSA on March 30, 2009 at 8:04 AM
Hey Lance! I hit the deck hard yesterday at Jeff's Cup in Virginia...broke open an old collar bone/scapula injury and think I broke it. On my way to get x-rays in DC now. Anyways, it makes me feel better that I won't be on the trainer alone in the next few weeks. I've broken my collar bone 4 times now...my advice to you is to pass on the Giro and focus on the tour. Be well, Brother. PS: I met you at the LA auto show in 1999 after you came out of Cancer. I was riding up Mt. Wilson the other week in CA when I saw you and a few others come down the mountain. Cool. I'm a friend of Dag Otto Lauritzen from Norway (where I was born). In sports and we'll see you on the road! Espen (www.espenusa.com)
by ESPENUSA on March 30, 2009 at 8:08 AM
Hi Lance! I hit the deck pretty hard at Jeff's Cup in Virginia yesterday. Broke open a 6-month collar bone/scapula injury and am off to the MD for x-rays now...This was the 4th time I've broken the collar bone...My advice to you is to let your body heal and not to the Giro. Focus on the Tour and you'll be ok. In-door trainer will let you maintain well. I'll be thinking of you as I do my own trainer work-outs in the garage over the next month...PS: we met briefly at the LA Auto show in 1999. I also greeted you as I rode up Mt. Wilson from Pasadena the weekend after the Tour of CA a few weeks ago (we flew by each other). I'm a friend of Dag-Otto Lauritzen from Norway - where I was born. Be well, Brother. You're a true inspiration to all of us. In sports, Espen (www.espenusa.com)
by adeeena on March 30, 2009 at 10:46 AM
I hope you will get well soon and I can't wait to see you in the best condition in Tour de France. Good luck! Adina
by jasonneal on March 30, 2009 at 12:32 PM
Heal fast like how you ride and inspire! Take care and savoir the time with your kids and the one on the way, now that is living the dream. Livestrong
by tomimorillo on March 30, 2009 at 2:26 PM
Luv your MBP :-) so you ditched the HP???
by Senfelds on March 30, 2009 at 2:58 PM
God Bless you Mr. Lance Armstrong! You are topps! Best, Scott Senfeld
by Kellystrong on March 30, 2009 at 3:50 PM
Good luck in your recovery! I love this site and especially love tracking my food on daily plate. Between that and the boot camp I am doing nightly I am a much stronger and better wife and mom! I didn't have much to lose in the weight category but blood pressure and weakness were my struggles. Thanks again for giving me one more tool to use! Again good luck and recover fast!
by andi1949 on March 30, 2009 at 4:48 PM
Dear Lance,
My best wishes for a speedy recovery and return to racing soon! You are an inspiration to everyone, so strong and dedicated to working through life issues to continue winning and competing. I have discovered livestrong.com and use it daily to encourage my training and food control. I am 60 years old and always was a good athlete, in fact taught racquetball and played daily even in national tournaments. But life circumstances, depression and arthritis have gotten me down in the last few years. I gained weight and sort of gave up on myself. But through your website I have found some strength to stay with managing my eating, tracking food, water and exercise and now am getting fit again. I may never be what I once was for strength and endurance but I just want to be healthy enough to enjoy more years with my sons and granddaughter. Since starting this program I haven't had any tachycardia episodes which I was having almost daily due to stress. I feel much happier because I am doing something good for myself for a change and watching the results as I track it all on livestrong.com.
I have even signed up for a 5K run in June! I may not run the whole thing but I intend to run most of it. Anyway, thanks for livestrong.com and you keep going!
Andrea
by Quentin123 on March 30, 2009 at 6:21 PM
I hope you can get back on the bike lance.Hope you get better.
by Quentin123 on March 30, 2009 at 6:27 PM
I am trying to get a road bike.I hope to some day be in the tour de france.I am having a hard time trying to find one for a good price.We looked at a denali road bike.I don't know if the bike is to small or not.It is on amazon.com for $180.Please tell me if this is a good bike.
by lukabrian on March 31, 2009 at 3:19 AM
hi lance
we loved having you in adelaide in the tour down under in january.
please come back next year.
all the best in your racing.
from luka and brian jackway
by sharienne on March 31, 2009 at 5:19 AM
You know.... if the cycling powers that be allowed recumbent bikes... you wouldn't fall so far and your shoulder wouldn't be a problem.. :) I guess you've done 'OK' on a wedgie thus far. :) Wouldn't it be cool to cruise up to the starting line on an Easy Rider, though? They'd have... well... anyway... Please take care, we're all wishing you the best.
Shari, Ohio
by pequenio on March 31, 2009 at 11:17 AM
hey lance Im juan lujan ( peque? I know you, and I know you´re courage you will have a super ride at the giro good luck and show them who is the king
by cls3 on March 31, 2009 at 2:03 PM
Lance your bigger than this fall...what I'm wondering is, if it's not going to be the tour then what is it? your gifts of inspiration are millions! Everything is for a reason and I have faith that your unwavering strength will turn this into something amazing.
with love and faith cls canada
by poopsik100 on April 1, 2009 at 4:46 AM
Lance,
You are an inspiration to all cycling fans. I wish you a speedy recovery and hope to see you race very soon. I hoped to be a pro cyclist but I don't have the talent you do. Please continue to do something I can only dream about. I still ride 30 miles a day.
by livestrongseb on April 2, 2009 at 12:45 AM
Hi Lance, I think I am of your greatest fan, I following your carrier since the Motorola cycling team period, I was in the Pyrenees and in the Alps to support you :-)
I am also a cyclist but I do not have the talent you have. Unfortunately, I carshed also last sunday in the race and have the same problem you have wiht your clavicle, the only difference is, this my left clavicle which was touched ... I wish a speedy and very good recovery and hope to see you this summer with the Yellow jersay. Seb frm Toulouse (France)
by readparmstrong on April 3, 2009 at 1:50 AM
by readparmstrong on April 3, 2009 at 1:56 AM
I'm pleased to see the many comments from Adelaide on you being in the Tour Down Under. I am a Yank living in AUS and enjoyed you being there. Hopefully you saw the Harley with the American flag around it when you went by. I would offer encouragement on your recovery but I don't think anyone can advise you about how to recover from anything. I have a brother in law and close friend losing the battle to cancer and have encouraged both to read your first book. You may be the best cylist ever but more then that you are an inspiration to people especially those with cancer. Can't wait for the Tour. Don't care if you win, love to see you compete.
by wrightmichaelr on April 7, 2009 at 10:30 AM
Take care Lance, and wishing you a speedy recovery...
...from Seoul, Korea
by RichPerry on April 9, 2009 at 4:10 PM
Dopers_Suck, why hide behind a screen name? Who are you, certainly not a world class athlete I suspect. Some whiner, French perhaps?
I do not know why you go through this crap Lance, it will take a decade if someone starts now to equal your success on what for me becomes a smaller less important ride each year.
Frankly, I like the Giro d'Italia over the Tour de France for more reasons than just the more lovely country side and less French involvement.
But one more time, what is your name Dopers_Suck? I am Richard Perry, a California cyclist and cancer survivor who does not hide behind a screen name.
by firefly69 on April 10, 2009 at 7:52 AM
HI LANCE
I just read your book...2000 "It's Not About the Bike" ...so vivid, real...with best anaologies between what you went through with the unknown of being sick and biking. And you were so funny in some parts...
I am sorry about the clavicular break/fracture...hang in there. I am athlete and injury prevention trainer in NYC. My brother is a road bike addict. In 2006 I went to go visit him in DC during the Tour de France and I was forced to watch 6 days straight every morning of the race with coffee and the wall street journal. I was at "bike school" really...I learned all about the politics of racing. I jsut read your book two days ago---a gift from a triathlete friend of mine... I zipped through it one day. It was written by an athlete--no bs, raw emotion, sarcasm, and in your face...loved it!!!!!
and I loved your analysis about how team players help the leader and bad/good moves in a race and how to conserve energy. I am not a biker although my brother is buying me one soon...we are looking for the right fit because I am a tiny woman. Anyway---in 2007 ...I suffered a stress fracure on my pubic bone. I was 29. EWhat should ahve been a 3 -6 month recovery turned into a nightmare ---my bone and soft tissue --inquinal ligament and all the tissue at pubic bone site on pelvis--developed a sensitivity that led to RSD Reflexive Sympathetic Dystrophy....my life flipped...I had a team of doctors too. There is no cure and similar to cancer--nerve damage spirals out of control...its a trauma disorder. I was raped with post tramautic stress of being hurt and never sprinting or swimming again. I was faced with te unknown---and when medicine is the unknown--all you have left is yourself--its a lonley, courageous ride...and just as yor friend said to you at your treatment center---"we are the lucky ones" ...I said that to my friend in MD who has this disorder also, in her leg after a car accident. I would say--we are so lucky because we have nothing left to fear--we are at the bottom all we can go is up--and we are experiencing the unknown and what if I never... and everyone fears that--but we got to own it and embrace it ---and become one wit it and live with it---that is a CHAMPIONSHIP----
I said we are angels now---we walk on air----
I recovered 150 percent----from a vegetable state---I lost 30 lbs, bed ridden for months and somatic medicine to put me in a zombie to help my brain reboot. I am a mirale. It was not expected that I would ever be back to normal. The very painful part of the syndrome lasted 11 months...now it has been a year and 4 months...and I am no longer in pain. I walked in water and to relearnt o float--LOL--I was like baby---lol ----I was so fragile but so strong at the same time.
I used reiki, meditation and mind games---similar to what you alked about in your book --to tackle fear and losing your life, body and identity as an athlete--athletes go through two parts--loss of regular life and loss of athlete life....BUT then you realize---life is life----without the sport--and that is what I had to learn---I am calm now and I live so differently now that RSD is leaving my body. I still ahve 10 perecent of a phantom senssation and muscle spams -leg jumping but my nerves are normal now and they recover within a few hrs,pian goes away...my leg gets cold but my symptons are so manageale now...When I jog or do plyometrci jumps or agility-----its like heaven
Gaining a new identity as a survivor of the unknown is another sense of heaven. The fear of never being able to be physical again in my lower body changed to--just being able to walk --walking and just getting into the shower--not ebing afraid to seprarte my legs ---was my work out.
In the summer of 2008---I could barely move but I fought tooth and nail --and out on my shorts, just a sports bra and walked all around my block--with music I usually run to---and just innately knew--I am going to beat this thing in me...It was like a space invasion in my body.
I read your book and I idenified with so much of what you went through--my stubbornness, my warrior-like personality, my persistence, my anger, my hopefulness and my spirit ----all came alive in one when I read about your experience.
I am now working on a non-profit for RSD with y friend. I am bac to working part time with my clients and I will be training at ST John's Uiversity witth my own trainer for many years to come. I jog now and I am doing agilities---and my left left and hip are ALIVE and KICKING!!!! rebuilding my pelvis strength and getting stability back in my body ----made me stronger physically then I ever was--even if I cannot perform as in my past---I do what I can--and my hips are solid and my body is a sacred blessing
You are an inspiration to me...and the first person --in your writing I connect to with illness ad being an athlete.
I look up to you and I know that drive, adrenalin rush, like a possession that take sover in competition--when you are streamlining so easy--it doesn't even feel like you are working that hard and then other days wehre you are so connected to that working pain in the muscle with blodd pumping all over the body.....
we were meant to get these illnesses because we were strong to beat them and provide a sense of hope and healing to others around us...
I got RSD because I was meant to overcome it and teach about it and heal others. I now practice reiki and help others get pain relief with heat energy. I am in the process of writing about athlete injuries and the emotional states that happen through injury and recovery...
REST THAT SHOULDER and recover it before you jump on that bike...your body and spirit are not going anywhere:))) Be patient and just enjoy the recovery and building the joint back up....take a walk outside and feel the sun rays--
bike in your brain and keep writing --until you get back on the bike
your spirit is so refreshing in your clip above...this is a small step to another door that you will open and your a champion ---
you never know what the next 20 years can hold in your athletics.....
NEVER STOP DREAMING.... I had an eastern doc who said he didn't believe in dreams----I lost faith in him that day---because my dreams is where I healed---in my worst days my dreams kept me going---I ran in my dreams pain free---feeling my feet hit the track and bouncing off---was ectasy---my dreams are where I was cured...and now I am living my dream...
GOODLUCK!!!
you are larger than life---I don't know you--LOL
but enjoy your recovery and just breathe:)))))))
you are not alone
LAUREN nyc
by duff2474 on April 11, 2009 at 10:44 AM
Im glad to hear you are feeling better. When you race in the Tour this year and win again. Why dont you take the trophy and shove it up the ass of the French.
by johnnie22 on April 12, 2009 at 3:19 AM
looking forward to seeing you in the GIRO. hope you get there at the starting line.