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John Wheeler
from Indianapolis | Signed on: Tue 06 Jun 2006 12:24:21 PM MST
Saul,
I am so glad to see you on the road to recovery, each day you will feel like you can do more and it is amazing what a little progress will do for you mentally. I am on a similar track as you but a little ahead of you (dropped a message to you in late May). The video looks so familar, what is amazing is how tiring therapy can be because it seems so easy and how easy it is to spend the same amount of time on a trainer. Don\'t let seemingly easy tasks be discouraging, it gets easier. Anyhow I\'m off the trainer now, starting and stopping is still a little challenging but once I\'m spinning I feel good. I started on a mountain bike then moved to the cross bike, a little more forgiving geometry than the road bike. But I waited until it felt right to hit the road, be patient (the tough part), it will come. Wait till they have you jump rope, talk about something that should be easy but with a brain injury is a challenge. The great news everyday I feel stronger and actually was able to hang on a small group ride this past weekend. Keep at it even small steps are huge. |
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Todd Muller
from Cumming Ga. | Signed on: Tue 06 Jun 2006 10:42:15 AM MST
Saul,
It looks like you are improving everyday.From all the things you have been thru: This seems like just another small hurdle for you. I wish you a speedy recovery and hope to see you once again rising to the top of the sport. I know you will.
Reality Bikes
Cumming Ga. |
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Pat Burnett
from Dalton GA | Signed on: Tue 06 Jun 2006 09:16:50 AM MST
Saul: Just wanted you to know I am thinking of you, and so glad you are improving. Your Grandmother keeps me posted on your activities and she is so proud of you. Love Pat B |
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Rachel
from Dalton | Signed on: Tue 06 Jun 2006 08:15:04 AM MST
Saul,
I hope you come back to vist me again! I still have some more teeth to pull! You are doing much better! I can't belive it!
love,
Rachel (saul's cousin) |
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shropshire's
from chattanooga tn | Signed on: Tue 06 Jun 2006 04:05:21 AM MST
hey saul me again dropping you a little note. i watched your video and you look good from what you did when you got off the jet from france. looks like you are on a fast road to recovery. hope you had a good weekend at home. telll rachel me & kelli said hi. well until my next email. keep on "raisin hell". have you come up with a surprise for your dad for fathers day-bet you do. you continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
karla bobby & kelli |
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gerda
from belgium | Signed on: Tue 06 Jun 2006 03:44:59 AM MST
Are those bracelets available in Belgium to?
Keep it up Saul, you'll get there. |
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Steve McCauley
from Izegem, BE | Signed on: Tue 06 Jun 2006 02:36:22 AM MST
Saul,
Here at the USA Cycling National Team house in Izegem, all the juniors, U23 guys and of course the staff, Els, Noel and me talk about you everyday. Your Avenir trophee from last September holds a place of honor in the middle of the trophee shelf, and today David Talbott was showing off his bracelet to everyone. Rehab hard and call us soon.
Steve Mc, Noel, Els, Fox, Staff, all the riders and everyone at USA Cycling. |
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Libby
from San Mateo, Calif. USA | Signed on: Mon 05 Jun 2006 10:22:11 PM MST
Saul,
Just watched the video clip - You look and sound GREAT! WOW! It\'s phenomenal! I\'m blown away at the speed of your recovery. So happy for you and your family! Keep up the good work. I\'m sure I\'ll be reading about your racing success in Velo News any day now! Floyd Landis better be watching his back!
Libby |
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Marilyn
from Tacoma WA | Signed on: Mon 05 Jun 2006 07:51:27 PM MST
God bless you Saul. Your doing great! |
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Jason
from Virginia | Signed on: Mon 05 Jun 2006 06:51:08 PM MST
Saul:
Ain\'t it amazing.... You are a superstar! Keep rehabing hard, work hard, love your family & friends. The doc\'s say a year until you race again. I think that means 2007 comback!
Look at that slacker called Jalabert.... he crashed and where did he end up?
That guy Museeuw who fell in Paris-Robaix or had that motorcycle accident... yeah... he could never win Paris-Robaix or races again could he?
That guy Lance... yeah, his injuries really kept him from making it to the top of his game. That guy Raisin... we remember those days that he used to finish in the front of the pack... but that was until his comback. I think we all see some podiums in your future.
You don\'t think so? What do you think Jalabert, Museeuw, or Armstrong would say? I think you are going to comeback and kick some serious Euro-Ass!
Raise some hell.... in rehab first, on the roads of Europe next!
-Jason |
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Paul
from Buford | Signed on: Tue 06 Jun 2006 09:14:57 AM MST
"Raisin Hell" bracelets can be purchased from CTS @ trainright.com |
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Tony
from Chattanooga | Signed on: Mon 05 Jun 2006 05:06:22 PM MST
Hey saul- I just read on your guestbook the Raisin Hell bracelets are available at Raisin Textiles. I will be in Dalton tomorrow morning and will stop by and buy some for myself and my wife and kids.We are glad to help out Shepherd Center-they are top notch rehab! |
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Zeke Polin
from Resaca,Ga | Signed on: Mon 05 Jun 2006 05:01:55 PM MST
Saul-I was at Raisin Textiles and bought some of your Raisin Hell bracelets-very cool! I am proud to wear it. So good to read you are improving. Keep it up! |
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Tim Greenway
from Rocky Face,Ga | Signed on: Mon 05 Jun 2006 04:56:01 PM MST
Saul- Great to see the video and your improvement. |
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Paul
from Buford, GA | Signed on: Mon 05 Jun 2006 01:21:40 PM MST
Looking forward to getting some of your "Raisin Hell" bracelets. Keep us posted on how they can be ordered. Also, let us know when you will have one of your fun rides again. |
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Ronald Driver
from Chattanooga | Signed on: Mon 05 Jun 2006 09:15:06 AM MST
Great work Saul! I hate that I missed your visit to the shop Saturday. Hopefully I will catch you the next time. Keep up the good work. |
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Tawny
from Seattle | Signed on: Mon 05 Jun 2006 09:10:48 AM MST
Saul it is so great to see you on video moving and talking. I can not wait to get a wrist band so make sure they reach all the way to the seattle area will you. The tour of California was an amazing time for our family and part of it was meeting you. So please know we think if you often.
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Simon
from Tampa | Signed on: Mon 05 Jun 2006 09:01:39 AM MST
Saul,
Life is rough sometimes but with your mental strength that you have already proved you have on the bike you will get through this tough period in your life and one day it will seem like a distant memory! You are inspiring others with your courage and determination!
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Björn
from Berlin, Germany | Signed on: Mon 05 Jun 2006 08:38:13 AM MST
Hy Saul,
I just wanted to let you know that your german fans are thinking about you.I hope your rehabilitation is going well.greets |
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Domen
from Slovenia | Signed on: Mon 05 Jun 2006 07:55:05 AM MST
So now you are a TV star?! Go, Saul, go! |
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Margaret
from Portland, Oregon | Signed on: Sun 04 Jun 2006 08:44:25 PM MST
I am the mother of a racer and a fan of all things bike. I send you and your family my love and best wishes for a very very speedy recovery. |
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Tim Old
from Calhoun/Nw Ga | Signed on: Sun 04 Jun 2006 04:41:31 PM MST
Good to see your back home and improving steadly!
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Travis Hagner
from ahtens, GA | Signed on: Sun 04 Jun 2006 10:20:35 AM MST
Hey dude, i just wanted to frop you a quick line. It looks like things are progressing very well, as we all knew they would because you are such a Stud! I am done with school for the semaster and I will be in and out of the area for the summer and I wanted to come by sometime and say hey. Let me know when and where you can have visitors, and if you do want visitors. travisracer1@yahoo.com
Later Dude |
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Steve O'
from PTC, GA 30269 | Signed on: Sun 04 Jun 2006 08:06:10 AM MST
Just wanted to let everyone know that Raisin Hell bracelets can be found on the CTS / Train Right website. Go to the Pro Shop. Proceeds benefit the Shepherd Center.
Keep up the great work, Saul; we're all behind ya. (But then again, you're used to that.)
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Greg Milledge
from Brea CA | Signed on: Sat 03 Jun 2006 12:17:42 PM MST
Saul: A strong mind can will a body to do whatever it wants. Any professional cyclist knows that. Trust yourself and you will be back in business in know time on the roads in Europe. Keep a good attitude and work hard and you will be back on track fulfilling what you\'ve worked so hard in your young life to accomplish. All My Best, Greg |
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James Duncan
from Bonaire, GA | Signed on: Sat 03 Jun 2006 11:59:19 AM MST
Saul,
It's great to see pics of you back on the bike. I know what it's like not being able to do the thing you love the most. I had a siezure during the Tour of California & couldn't ride for 2 months. I'm better and back on the bike. I keep praying for you, your family, and those you care about. My prayer is that you get better soon and can return to the peloton soon to continue kicking some behind. Keep up the great work on your recovery. I have no doubt that you will recover totally from this. You have proven to be a very determined person and will not take no for an answer. I admire your strength, courage, and determination for what you are going through. Everyone in the biking community here in middle GA wishes you the best, a speedy recovery, and a return to the peloton. Keep the pedals moving!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Amanda
from Denver | Signed on: Sat 03 Jun 2006 07:45:08 AM MST
It's GREAT to see you on your trainer. I bet you never thought you'd appreciate trainer rides so much, huh? At least that's what I thought when I was going through my rehab from a similar injury. You are kicking @ss -- it's written all over your face in those pix. Hang in there. It DOES get better. Amanda (tailwinds05@yahoo.com) |
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Maurice
from The Netherlands | Signed on: Sat 03 Jun 2006 03:52:10 AM MST
Hi Saul, great to see you back on a bike again. It's must be though, but you really should be so proud. You're doing great! Keep it up! |
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Simon Brophy
from Sussex United Kingdom | Signed on: Sat 03 Jun 2006 02:12:40 AM MST
Saul
Best wishes from over here in the UK. Been following your progress and its good to see your getting better. I'm sure you'll be back racing and in that Yellow Jersey in no time at all. |
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Richard Crawford
from Sherman Oaks, CA | Signed on: Fri 02 Jun 2006 10:28:11 PM MST
Dear Saul,
The mind and body are amazing tools, they'll get you there...
Wishing you well, and a full recovery. |
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