Comments on: On Living Differently, Not Just Dangerously http://www.patrickjohnmccrann.com/blog/video/on-living-differently-not-just-dangerously Advice, free guides and products from Patrick McCrann. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:57:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Your Endurance Lifestyle. Redesigned. » Blog Archive » A Five Year (Plus) Journey to Triathlon Success http://www.patrickjohnmccrann.com/blog/video/on-living-differently-not-just-dangerously/comment-page-1#comment-329 Your Endurance Lifestyle. Redesigned. » Blog Archive » A Five Year (Plus) Journey to Triathlon Success Mon, 28 Jun 2010 11:07:31 +0000 http://www.patrickjohnmccrann.com/?p=1041#comment-329 [...] my recent setback, I have had a very fortunate streak of athletic success. From three trips to the Ironman World [...] [...] my recent setback, I have had a very fortunate streak of athletic success. From three trips to the Ironman World [...]

]]> By: Your Endurance Lifestyle. Redesigned. » Blog Archive » Fear Naming http://www.patrickjohnmccrann.com/blog/video/on-living-differently-not-just-dangerously/comment-page-1#comment-324 Your Endurance Lifestyle. Redesigned. » Blog Archive » Fear Naming Tue, 22 Jun 2010 10:31:22 +0000 http://www.patrickjohnmccrann.com/?p=1041#comment-324 [...] now, I recently had a serious bicycle accident that left me with a fractured pelvis and clavicle (learn more). This article is part of a series of reflections prompted by the experiences I have had in [...] [...] now, I recently had a serious bicycle accident that left me with a fractured pelvis and clavicle (learn more). This article is part of a series of reflections prompted by the experiences I have had in [...]

]]> By: Patrick McCrann http://www.patrickjohnmccrann.com/blog/video/on-living-differently-not-just-dangerously/comment-page-1#comment-313 Patrick McCrann Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:47:45 +0000 http://www.patrickjohnmccrann.com/?p=1041#comment-313 Jed - <br><br>Totally a great call on the mental challenge. To be honest, I haven't even given a thought to "coming back" yet -- at least consciously. Everyday has a new host of challenges that I need to overcome, the thought of being in Ironman shape or competing at that level is pretty far away. Trying to keep a laser-like focus on next steps. Jed –

Totally a great call on the mental challenge. To be honest, I haven't even given a thought to “coming back” yet — at least consciously. Everyday has a new host of challenges that I need to overcome, the thought of being in Ironman shape or competing at that level is pretty far away. Trying to keep a laser-like focus on next steps.

]]> By: Patrick McCrann http://www.patrickjohnmccrann.com/blog/video/on-living-differently-not-just-dangerously/comment-page-1#comment-314 Patrick McCrann Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:42:09 +0000 http://www.patrickjohnmccrann.com/?p=1041#comment-314 @Al - Man that's some freaky stuff; and really gives me perspective on your journey to Ironman. Small victories are what life's all about...and I am working to make sure I celebrate each and every one of them. Thanks! @Al – Man that's some freaky stuff; and really gives me perspective on your journey to Ironman. Small victories are what life's all about…and I am working to make sure I celebrate each and every one of them. Thanks!

]]> By: Jed http://www.patrickjohnmccrann.com/blog/video/on-living-differently-not-just-dangerously/comment-page-1#comment-312 Jed Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:24:45 +0000 http://www.patrickjohnmccrann.com/?p=1041#comment-312 I herniated discs 1 year after completing Ironman and 7 months after the birth of my first child. After hospital stay and months of PT, I finally got back on the bike and back to running (my favorite). But, I can't say my will to get back on the fitness lifestyle came back quickly. It took five years and serious soul searching to figure out why but i'm now finally back below my Ironman weight. I know you seem to be taking things well but your trauma isn't just physical. My recommendation is to see a sports psychologist or good ole' shrink to help you get through this ordeal. I'm recommending this because had I done so I don't think i'd have waited 5 years and added 20 lbs (which is now gone). Please recognize the trauma you've experienced isn't just broken bones? Just like your visiting a PT to heal them, there are doctors and health professionals to help you heal the trauma of your emotional injuries as well. I herniated discs 1 year after completing Ironman and 7 months after the birth of my first child. After hospital stay and months of PT, I finally got back on the bike and back to running (my favorite). But, I can't say my will to get back on the fitness lifestyle came back quickly. It took five years and serious soul searching to figure out why but i'm now finally back below my Ironman weight. I know you seem to be taking things well but your trauma isn't just physical. My recommendation is to see a sports psychologist or good ole' shrink to help you get through this ordeal. I'm recommending this because had I done so I don't think i'd have waited 5 years and added 20 lbs (which is now gone). Please recognize the trauma you've experienced isn't just broken bones? Just like your visiting a PT to heal them, there are doctors and health professionals to help you heal the trauma of your emotional injuries as well.

]]> By: Spokane Al http://www.patrickjohnmccrann.com/blog/video/on-living-differently-not-just-dangerously/comment-page-1#comment-311 Spokane Al Wed, 09 Jun 2010 09:26:19 +0000 http://www.patrickjohnmccrann.com/?p=1041#comment-311 Back in 2008 I didn’t know it at the time but ran the Portland Marathon with pneumonia. End result – collapsed lung, eight days in the hospital, circling the drain comments from the docs etc.<br><br>The net result was watching the world go by for a while and starting over, like you, at square one with walking etc.<br><br>The point is, as you well know, we are blessed and lucky. Our visit to that life is brief in the big scheme of things, and we owe a great deal of thanks for that fact.<br><br>Stay strong, positive, enjoy the small moments in life and keep your eye on the prize. And keep posting your story – it is one we can all learn from. Back in 2008 I didn’t know it at the time but ran the Portland Marathon with pneumonia. End result – collapsed lung, eight days in the hospital, circling the drain comments from the docs etc.

The net result was watching the world go by for a while and starting over, like you, at square one with walking etc.

The point is, as you well know, we are blessed and lucky. Our visit to that life is brief in the big scheme of things, and we owe a great deal of thanks for that fact.

Stay strong, positive, enjoy the small moments in life and keep your eye on the prize. And keep posting your story – it is one we can all learn from.

]]> By: Patrick McCrann http://www.patrickjohnmccrann.com/blog/video/on-living-differently-not-just-dangerously/comment-page-1#comment-310 Patrick McCrann Tue, 08 Jun 2010 05:48:09 +0000 http://www.patrickjohnmccrann.com/?p=1041#comment-310 I love it...great story. Thanks for sharing...it made me smile (priceless)!<br>Wheelchair now and grouchy later for me. :) I love it…great story. Thanks for sharing…it made me smile (priceless)!
Wheelchair now and grouchy later for me. :)

]]> By: donnar http://www.patrickjohnmccrann.com/blog/video/on-living-differently-not-just-dangerously/comment-page-1#comment-309 donnar Tue, 08 Jun 2010 02:44:04 +0000 http://www.patrickjohnmccrann.com/?p=1041#comment-309 A fellow bike rider broke his pelvis last year, and he didn't have a support system -divorced several times, no true friends as he was a grouchy old bastard. The bike club members took care of him for six long weeks as he couldn't get out of bed. He's now back riding just as hard as before - you will heal, and you will still have your support system . He is still a grouch old bastard with no friends. Enjoy your life, get strong again and go for it - we will all be in wheelchairs soon enough. We will be thinking of you at CDA - you better be cheering us on! A fellow bike rider broke his pelvis last year, and he didn't have a support system -divorced several times, no true friends as he was a grouchy old bastard. The bike club members took care of him for six long weeks as he couldn't get out of bed. He's now back riding just as hard as before – you will heal, and you will still have your support system . He is still a grouch old bastard with no friends. Enjoy your life, get strong again and go for it – we will all be in wheelchairs soon enough. We will be thinking of you at CDA – you better be cheering us on!

]]> By: Laura Wink http://www.patrickjohnmccrann.com/blog/video/on-living-differently-not-just-dangerously/comment-page-1#comment-306 Laura Wink Sat, 05 Jun 2010 03:54:01 +0000 http://www.patrickjohnmccrann.com/?p=1041#comment-306 I am also a bike rider (albeit very amateur) and had a crash recently. I broke my patella on my brand-new, ridden 5 times mountain bike. I had surgery to screw and wire my patella together on Tuesday. My friend Kitima sent me to your blog, probably to relieve the Facebook postings as well as give me some cheer. Quick healing to you...<br>Laura I am also a bike rider (albeit very amateur) and had a crash recently. I broke my patella on my brand-new, ridden 5 times mountain bike. I had surgery to screw and wire my patella together on Tuesday. My friend Kitima sent me to your blog, probably to relieve the Facebook postings as well as give me some cheer. Quick healing to you…
Laura

]]> By: Wes http://www.patrickjohnmccrann.com/blog/video/on-living-differently-not-just-dangerously/comment-page-1#comment-302 Wes Thu, 03 Jun 2010 21:36:28 +0000 http://www.patrickjohnmccrann.com/?p=1041#comment-302 I don't have any similar experiences, but I am wishing you the best on the road to recovery! :-) I don't have any similar experiences, but I am wishing you the best on the road to recovery! :-)

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