statins

Steve Brown

2014-09-17

Wanted to switch subjects from micturating habits to statin use and exercise. Any experience out there with regard to training and racing with statin use? Do not want to get into a use about statin pros or cons. Just interested if any of you are on statins and have had any problems associated with use.

Steve Brown

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Jeff Wills

2007-01-17

>Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2007 20:56:25 -0800
>From: "Ron and Dorothy Strasser"
>Subject: [OBRA Chat] statins
>To:

>I hate putting strange things in my body (but know that many of
>the ones used in the medical world can save lives) so even though I have decided
>to start eating these.... would appreciate info.
>Thanks for reading and if ya are out there on the snow and ice... stay upright.
>ron strasser

I've been on lovastatin for a few years now, but I'm more recreational than racer. It hasn't slowed me down as far as I can tell. Your doctor should do periodic liver function tests to detect a rare but serious side effect. (I sound like a commercial, don't I?) Read on: http://medicine.ucsd.edu/ses/adverse_effects.htm

FWIW: I'm on Zetia (ezetimibe), too, which is a cholesterol absorption blocker. I'm also Type 1 diabetic (insulin-dependant), so my endocrine system is completely whacked. Modern medicine is keeping me alive and productive. I don't think it can do anything about my looks, though:
http://home.pacifier.com/~jwills/jeff-big.jpg

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Jeff Wills
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Chris Harnish, M.S.

2007-01-17

Hi Ron,

To my knowledge, statins should have no real impact (other than the
known side effects) on performance because they are not influencing
heart function (eg, beta blockers) or peripheral musculature. I would
not be too concerned.

Best Wishes,

Chris Harnish, M.S., HFI
Exercise Physiologist & Coach
ESP Training Systems
"Unlocking the secrets to your success!"
www.espanswers.com
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> Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2007 13:17:24 -0800
> From: Paul Formiller
> Subject: [OBRA Chat] Garmin 305 questions
> To: obra@list.obra.org
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> Thanks for all the responses on the Garmin 305. I'm specifically interested in the following questions. I'm an elevation tracking junky. I current use a Polar 710 with a barometric altimeter.
>
> 1) How's the signal reception for the Garmin? Any experience mountain biking (trees, hills, etc). I'm concerned about losing the signal - (losing speed, miles, elevation, etc).
>
> 2) I've heard issues about battery life. Can it last 10 hours + (sorry I'm a tourist on the RAMROD)?
>
> 3) I hear for accurate elevation, you need to upload to the Motion Based software. Is this true?
>
> 4) Any opinions on GPS versus barometric elevation accuracy. Seems like GPS should be better (not weather dependent).
>
>
> Thanks for the input!!! It's helpful when you didn't get one for Christmas and you have to buy it (hoping for a tax refund).
>
>
> Paul
>
>
> ------------------------------
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> Message: 2
> Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2007 13:25:23 -0800
> From: "Candi Murray"
> Subject: [OBRA Chat] Cycling Malloraca
> To:
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> Mike and I are off for a cycling vacation the end of March to the Isle of
> Mallorca. Has any of you well traveled riders been there? If so what should
> I absolutely do - or not?
> We are going the same time as the track World Championships and hope to see
> how another velodrome runs. ;-)
> Candi
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 3
> Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2007 13:29:48 -0800
> From: "Michael O'Hair"
> Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Good streets to ride on in the snow
> To:

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> I just talked to a couple who were out walking and they said that Sunset Blvd had been driven enough to make it very icy.
>
> The same will go for all the streets that see auto traffic. The classic scenario is a light dusting of fresh snow over compacted snow and ice.
>
> Bottom line: stay home and avoid the risk.
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> Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2007 21:52:54 +0000
> From: oregonyankee@comcast.net
> Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Garmin 305 questions
> To: Paul Formiller , obra@list.obra.org
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> Paul
>
> The signal reception is excellent. I get links even in the house. No problem there.
>
> Not enough experience with it to comment on battery life. Yeah, I've heard the same and have had similar concern as I do long rides as well. However, the benefits outweigh that one shortcoming, in my opinion. You can pick up a USB based batter to battery charger - might even work on the bike, for all I know.
>
> The elevation seems to be more accurate than what I was seeing on my Ciclosport CM434M. Again, not enough time to truly compare. But, as the 305 uses both barometric and satellite for elevation, it should be more accurate (at least that's my understanding).
>
> One more thing. If you opt for the Cadence feature, you can run the 305 for distance, time and speed without turning on the satelllite function. That would preserve some battery life, I would imagine. You could also shut off the HRM function for more life. Yeah, that all kind defeats the purpose but, as I said, how many rides over six or seven hours do you do? For me, it's fine.
>
> Peter
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> From: Paul Formiller
>
>
>> Thanks for all the responses on the Garmin 305. I'm specifically interested in
>> the following questions. I'm an elevation tracking junky. I current use a
>> Polar 710 with a barometric altimeter.
>>
>> 1) How's the signal reception for the Garmin? Any experience mountain biking
>> (trees, hills, etc). I'm concerned about losing the signal - (losing speed,
>> miles, elevation, etc).
>>
>> 2) I've heard issues about battery life. Can it last 10 hours + (sorry I'm a
>> tourist on the RAMROD)?
>>
>> 3) I hear for accurate elevation, you need to upload to the Motion Based
>> software. Is this true?
>>
>> 4) Any opinions on GPS versus barometric elevation accuracy. Seems like GPS
>> should be better (not weather dependent).
>>
>>
>> Thanks for the input!!! It's helpful when you didn't get one for Christmas and
>> you have to buy it (hoping for a tax refund).
>>
>>
>> Paul
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> Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2007 14:18:23 -0800
> From: "Freyensee, James P"
> Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Good streets to ride on in the snow
> To: "Michael O'Hair" ,
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> dude (and duddettes), this is the time to go Rocky and run in the snow
> ;-)
>
>
>
>
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> From: obra-bounces@list.obra.org [mailto:obra-bounces@list.obra.org] On
> Behalf Of Michael O'Hair
> Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2007 1:30 PM
> To: obra@list.obra.org
> Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Good streets to ride on in the snow
>
>
>
> I just talked to a couple who were out walking and they said that Sunset
> Blvd had been driven enough to make it very icy.
>
>
>
> The same will go for all the streets that see auto traffic. The classic
> scenario is a light dusting of fresh snow over compacted snow and ice.
>
>
>
> Bottom line: stay home and avoid the risk.
>
>
>
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> Message: 6
> Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2007 17:12:58 -0800
> From: "David Rosen"
> Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Garmin 305 questions
> To: "'Paul Formiller'" ,
>
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>
> In response to the question about reception when mountain biking: It
> depends. I have raced with it at Ski Bowl and I would hear the constant
> chirping the unit auto-pausing and auto-resuming as I was going through the
> tree cover. It would seem that if the forest is dense enough, you will lose
> the signal every now and then. That being said, my data was only off by a
> bit as the results were shortened due to the loss of signal.
>
> However, I have ridden with it at Brown's camp and it worked fine.
>
> The cadence sensor is supposed to take care of when you lose the signal. Due
> to the fact that it is continually tracking your speed, cadence, etc, there
> is supposed to be minimal loss of data. (Of course I have yet to install my
> cadence sensor because I was having problems getting it to work right...)
>
> In response to the other questions:
> 2) Never taken it out longer than a 4 hour ride and it worked fine.
> 3) Not sure about that. It was accurate right out of the box.
> 4) Works fine in the rain, snow, and sunny weather. No complaints here.
>
> Dave
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: obra-bounces@list.obra.org [mailto:obra-bounces@list.obra.org] On
> Behalf Of Paul Formiller
> Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2007 1:17 PM
> To: obra@list.obra.org
> Subject: [OBRA Chat] Garmin 305 questions
>
> Thanks for all the responses on the Garmin 305. I'm specifically interested
> in the following questions. I'm an elevation tracking junky. I current use
> a Polar 710 with a barometric altimeter.
>
> 1) How's the signal reception for the Garmin? Any experience mountain
> biking (trees, hills, etc). I'm concerned about losing the signal - (losing
> speed, miles, elevation, etc).
>
> 2) I've heard issues about battery life. Can it last 10 hours + (sorry I'm
> a tourist on the RAMROD)?
>
> 3) I hear for accurate elevation, you need to upload to the Motion Based
> software. Is this true?
>
> 4) Any opinions on GPS versus barometric elevation accuracy. Seems like GPS
> should be better (not weather dependent).
>
>
> Thanks for the input!!! It's helpful when you didn't get one for Christmas
> and you have to buy it (hoping for a tax refund).
>
>
> Paul
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> Message: 7
> Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2007 17:38:28 -0800 (PST)
> From: Ron Magnus
> Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Garmin 305 questions
> To: obra@list.obra.org
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>
> There was a comment about some operation issues with the '305 and a
> suspicion of an update.
>
>
> There has been a number of posts on the http:/www.motionbased forums about
> battery life and ways to extend it as well as talk about firmware updates.
> Right now the current firmware for the 305 is 2.9 dated sometime in
> December. The 26th comes to mind. The latest chipset load is from
> November and I don't recall the number.
>
> You can detrimine the version when you first turn on the unit and look at
> the page prior to it starting to aquire satelites. The firmware and
> chipset loads are avialable from Garmin. I believe they have notes to
> tell you what was rewritten for each revision. If you are geekish you may
> find it interesting to see what needed to be improved that you had not
> noticed.
>
> As for altitude determination, yes the owner's manual states the the
> information is barometric. Based on altitude errors noted at turn on and
> start of the ride as compared to the elevation at the end of the ride at
> the start point which is usually pretty close, I am inclined to think that
> there is more than barometric data being crunched. In most altimeters one
> has to set in the barometric pressure correction to indicate the local
> correct elevation above sea level. There is no human intervention on the
> 305 so I conclude that it probably gets some data from above but I doubt
> it's devine.
>
> Ron
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 8
> Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2007 18:00:19 -0800
> From: Rick Johnson
> Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Garmin 305 questions
> To: obra@list.obra.org
> Message-ID: <45AD8333.4020607@attglobal.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
>
> Ron Magnus wrote:
> "In most altimeters one has to set in the barometric pressure correction to indicate the local correct elevation above sea level. There is no human intervention on the 305 so I conclude that it probably gets some data from above but I doubt it's devine."
>
> Another possibility is that as the 305 is not intended for navigation
> the altitude is not calibrated at all - possibly just assumes a standard
> pressure of 29.92. This will be just fine for the use the 305 is
> intended - tracking relative gain/loss - as the pressure change over the
> course of a workout will usually not be significant.
> Other Garmin units I have used allow the barometric altimeter to be
> calibrated with various known conditions such as actual altitude or
> current pressure. Again this only matters in navigation where route
> finding/orienteering requires knowing the altitude to a high degree of
> accuracy. I use my Vista to track workouts but never bother to calibrate
> the altimeter unless I'm mapping or navigating altitude critical routes.
>
> Rick
>
>
> Ron Magnus wrote:
>
>
>> There was a comment about some operation issues with the '305 and a
>> suspicion of an update.
>>
>>
>> There has been a number of posts on the http:/www.motionbased forums about
>> battery life and ways to extend it as well as talk about firmware updates.
>> Right now the current firmware for the 305 is 2.9 dated sometime in
>> December. The 26th comes to mind. The latest chipset load is from
>> November and I don't recall the number.
>>
>> You can detrimine the version when you first turn on the unit and look at
>> the page prior to it starting to aquire satelites. The firmware and
>> chipset loads are avialable from Garmin. I believe they have notes to
>> tell you what was rewritten for each revision. If you are geekish you may
>> find it interesting to see what needed to be improved that you had not
>> noticed.
>>
>> As for altitude determination, yes the owner's manual states the the
>> information is barometric. Based on altitude errors noted at turn on and
>> start of the ride as compared to the elevation at the end of the ride at
>> the start point which is usually pretty close, I am inclined to think that
>> there is more than barometric data being crunched. In most altimeters one
>> has to set in the barometric pressure correction to indicate the local
>> correct elevation above sea level. There is no human intervention on the
>> 305 so I conclude that it probably gets some data from above but I doubt
>> it's devine.
>>
>> Ron
>>
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>
>
>
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> Message: 9
> Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2007 18:58:15 -0800
> From: "David Rosen"
> Subject: [OBRA Chat] Tour of California
> To:
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> Not sure if anyone has seen, but the starting list of teams for the Tour of
> California includes 9 Pro Tour Teams!
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> Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2007 03:32:32 +0000
> From: Jeff_Wills@comcast.net (Jeff Wills)
> Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Good streets to ride on in the snow
> To: obra@list.obra.org
> Message-ID:
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>
>
>> anyone know what the streets are like downtown? cross country ski-able?
>>
>> thanks,
>> matthew
>>
>
> There's a video on KGW.com that shows about 15 collisions in 3 minutes worth of tape, all at SW20th & Salmon- a hilly area, but scary nevertheless.
>
> On the other hand, I passed a rider on Interstate Ave. this morning, and someone on a fixie 'cross bike passed me at Parkrose this afternoon. Both were getting along just fine.
>
> --
> Jeff Wills
> ------------------------------------------------------------
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 11
> Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2007 20:56:25 -0800
> From: "Ron and Dorothy Strasser"
> Subject: [OBRA Chat] statins
> To:
> Message-ID: <00cc01c739f3$d8364560$31c963d8@ronfc8bcccf52c>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> Racers,
> In a few days this old man (57) is going to begin taking a new pill each day (lovastatin). I think I understand how the chemical is supposed to lower cholosteral. I also understand that my experience may or will be similar or very different from others. I have read some info about the possible side effects (sore muscles etc) and will be aware. I guess the big question for me that I hope any "users" might share is just how the drug has or has not impacted his/her racing/training. I get to visit my doctor in a couple of weeks and can check in with him about my first days on the statin, but am just open to others experiences. I hate putting strange things in my body (but know that many of the ones used in the medical world can save lives) so even though I have decided to start eating these.... would appreciate info.
> Thanks for reading and if ya are out there on the snow and ice... stay upright.
> ron strasser
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> Message: 12
> Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2007 21:25:02 -0800
> From: Devin Flynn
> Subject: [OBRA Chat] WTB: speedplay zeros
> To: obra@list.obra.org
> Message-ID: <45adb32e6a572_696d1573157f74f075d@lizard.tmail>
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> Looking for preferably new Zeros, but used if in great shape. Need cleats too. The X series is not out the question, either. just email me at orbiker71@yahoo.com if you have something interesting.
>
> This will be my first foray into speedplays.
>
> Thanks!
>
>
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> Message: 13
> Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2007 07:42:38 -0800 (PST)
> From: Timmy Evens
> Subject: [OBRA Chat] wtb: rudy projects
> To: obra@list.obra.org
> Message-ID: <670001.36663.qm@web50013.mail.yahoo.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1
>
> i need frames for rudy project ekynox sx glasses. i
> have prescription lenses and i've yet again smashed my
> frames. they are brittle. if anyone has any they are
> willing to part with i don't care if they are
> scratched, mangled, whatever. just so long as they
> hold my lenses in place. let me know.
>
>
> tim
>
>
>
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> Message: 14
> Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2007 09:29:54 -0800
> From: Jim Anderson
> Subject: [OBRA Chat] FS: Trek OCLV USPS Edition 62cm
> To: "obra@list.obra.org"
> Message-ID:
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>
>
>
> FOR SALE:
> Trek OCLV Carbon USPS road bike. Rides super smooth. Descends, climbs and
> corners like a dream. Clean, maintained and well taken care of. Frame is
> straight, and no crashes. Selling to upgrade. This bike is a great setup for
> hardcore recreational riders to racers. Thanks for looking, let me know any
> questions. Bike is located in SW Portland. Willing to ship anywhere USA.
>
> CONTACT:
> Jim Anderson ? jim-anderson@comcast.net or 503-975-8229
>
>
> PHOTOS:
> http://homepage.mac.com/jimmy.anderson/trek/PhotoAlbum18.html
>
> Or
>
> http://tinyurl.com/yynwl6
>
>
> FRAME:
> Size: 62cm (c ? top)
> Trek OCLV Carbon USPS (United States Postal Service)
> Color: red, white and blue!
> Year: 2000
> Fork ICON Air Rail
>
> PRICE:
> $1500.00
>
> WHEELS:
> 700c Bontrager Racelite
> Vittoria Rubino Tech (slightly used)
>
> COMPONENTS:
> Shifting, Brakes and Crankset: Dura Ace 9 speed, STI
> Chainring: 53 x 39
> Cranks: 175mm
> 1yr old cables and housing
> Cane Creek headset
> Shimano BB
> Ultegra 12 x 23 cassette
> Easton Carbon Bars (o-o 46cm)
> Ritchey Seatpost
> Ritchey Stem
> Selle San Marco Saddle
> 2 silver bottle cages
> Selling with no pedals
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 15
> Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2007 09:47:02 -0800
> From: Brian Ecker
> Subject: [OBRA Chat] Free: Northwest Airlines First Class upgrades
> To: obra@list.obra.org
> Message-ID: <45AE6116.4060104@comcast.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
>
> I have three. You must be an Alaska Airlines MVP or MVPGold to use them
> and travel by Feb. 28, 2007.
>
> If that's you, then you can smile smugly while enjoying your Santa Fe
> Salad (TM) and mini Johnny Walker...
>
> cheers,be
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 16
> Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2007 10:05:52 -0800
> From: McCann Family
> Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Garmin 305 questions
> To: David Rosen , 'Paul Formiller'
> ,
> Message-ID:
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> David
> Turn off the auto pause when mountain bike riding or change the low speed to .5 miles an hour on the auto pause. I have used the Garmin 305 at the Ski Bowl and never lost any function.
>
>
>
>
>> From: ibis23@comcast.net> To: paul.formiller@maxtek.com; obra@list.obra.org> Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2007 17:12:58 -0800> Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Garmin 305 questions> > In response to the question about reception when mountain biking: It> depends. I have raced with it at Ski Bowl and I would hear the constant> chirping the unit auto-pausing and auto-resuming as I was going through the> tree cover. It would seem that if the forest is dense enough, you will lose> the signal every now and then. That being said, my data was only off by a> bit as the results were shortened due to the loss of signal.> > However, I have ridden with it at Brown's camp and it worked fine. > > The cadence sensor is supposed to take care of when you lose the signal. Due> to the fact that it is continually tracking your speed, cadence, etc, there> is supposed to be minimal loss of data. (Of course I have yet to install my> cadence sensor because I was having problems getting it to work right...)> > In resp
>>
> onse to the other questions:> 2) Never taken it out longer than a 4 hour ride and it worked fine. > 3) Not sure about that. It was accurate right out of the box.> 4) Works fine in the rain, snow, and sunny weather. No complaints here.> > Dave> > -----Original Message-----> From: obra-bounces@list.obra.org [mailto:obra-bounces@list.obra.org] On> Behalf Of Paul Formiller> Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2007 1:17 PM> To: obra@list.obra.org> Subject: [OBRA Chat] Garmin 305 questions> > Thanks for all the responses on the Garmin 305. I'm specifically interested> in the following questions. I'm an elevation tracking junky. I current use> a Polar 710 with a barometric altimeter.> > 1) How's the signal reception for the Garmin? Any experience mountain> biking (trees, hills, etc). I'm concerned about losing the signal - (losing> speed, miles, elevation, etc).> > 2) I've heard issues about battery life. Can it last 10 hours + (sorry I'm> a tourist on the RAMROD)?> > 3) I hear for accurate
> elevation, you need to upload to the Motion Based> software. Is this true?> > 4) Any opinions on GPS versus barometric elevation accuracy. Seems like GPS> should be better (not weather dependent).> > > Thanks for the input!!! It's helpful when you didn't get one for Christmas> and you have to buy it (hoping for a tax refund).> > > Paul> _______________________________________________> OBRA mailing list> obra@list.obra.org> http://list.obra.org/mailman/listinfo/obra> Unsubscribe: obra-unsubscribe@list.obra.org> > > _______________________________________________> OBRA mailing list> obra@list.obra.org> http://list.obra.org/mailman/listinfo/obra> Unsubscribe: obra-unsubscribe@list.obra.org
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> From: "Steven Beardsley"
> Subject: [OBRA Chat] Looking For: 44cm bars
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> I am looking to swap a set of handle bars. I have an Easton EA70 42cm road
> bar that I would like to trade for a 44cm bar. I would prefer a non-ergo
> bend and I may be interested in upgrading to a lighter bar for a little $.
> My bars have never been ridden, but have been mounted on a bike.
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> Plus I am also interested in a rear Zipp 404 road wheel (Shimano Hub) if the
> price is right.
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> Please e-mail me off list.
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> Thanks
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> From: "Keith A. Prior"
> Subject: [OBRA Chat] Movie: The Flying Scotsman
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> Can anyone confirm that a movie about track cyclist Graeme Obree was
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> From: "Roger Joys"
> Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Movie: The Flying Scotsman
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> Yes it was. It got a US rating, but it seems like it might not have been released in the US. I am sure you can get a UK release though.
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> http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0472268/
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> -r
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> Can anyone confirm that a movie about track cyclist Graeme Obree was actually finished and or released?
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Ron and Dorothy Strasser

2007-01-16

Racers,
In a few days this old man (57) is going to begin taking a new pill each day (lovastatin). I think I understand how the chemical is supposed to lower cholosteral. I also understand that my experience may or will be similar or very different from others. I have read some info about the possible side effects (sore muscles etc) and will be aware. I guess the big question for me that I hope any "users" might share is just how the drug has or has not impacted his/her racing/training. I get to visit my doctor in a couple of weeks and can check in with him about my first days on the statin, but am just open to others experiences. I hate putting strange things in my body (but know that many of the ones used in the medical world can save lives) so even though I have decided to start eating these.... would appreciate info.
Thanks for reading and if ya are out there on the snow and ice... stay upright.
ron strasser