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    Chris
    Raw and Unwashed
    Joined: 28 Jun 2010

    I rolled my ankle really badly once in college and it was a solid three months before I was able to run again.  Extraordinarily frustrating, but it won't help you any to push it before it's healed.

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      bagley920
      Joined: 10 Oct 2011

      We've got plenty of time Jeff

      If I am not I, who will be? -Henry David Thoreau

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        derivative666
        Joined: 30 Jan 2011

        @bagley920:

        We've got plenty of time Jeff

        I realize that but, there is much more to my training than the challenge. I have set a weight goal for myself that I want to accomplish and diet alone isn't going to cut it. So this set back is a bit of a let down.

        "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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          bagley920
          Joined: 10 Oct 2011

          I hear ya man

          If I am not I, who will be? -Henry David Thoreau

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            DougNg
            Joined: 24 Sept 2009

            I've used tons of this stuff after martial arts practice, it works for bruises and joint issues

            http://www.amazon.com/Zheng-Gu-Shui-External-Analgesic/dp/B002XVXDYY/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1364827939&sr=8-5&keywords=zheng+gu+shui

            Ancient Chinese secret, no joke

            I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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              derivative666
              Joined: 30 Jan 2011

              Thanks Doug

              "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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                DougNg
                Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                Also goes by "Dit Da Jow" or "Iron Wine". Been around forever. I use this one because I know it comes from a reputable manufacturer

                Also: Advil is your friend. You heal slower when you're in pain

                I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                  derivative666
                  Joined: 30 Jan 2011

                  @DougNg:

                  Also goes by "Dit Da Jow" or "Iron Wine". Been around forever. I use this one because I know it comes from a reputable manufacturer

                  Also: Advil is your friend. You heal slower when you're in pain

                  no longer in pain. I just don't have confidence in the ankle and the swelling is a concern.

                  "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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                    bagley920
                    Joined: 10 Oct 2011

                    Thanks Doug, that will help me out too

                    Jeff, hang in there man, it's a marathon

                    If I am not I, who will be? -Henry David Thoreau

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                      seanocono
                      Joined: 17 Oct 2012

                      d666, do you have access to a pool? I highly recommend swimming. Fantastic cardio workout and the weightlessness with help your ankle's recovery. There is a reason why every pro athlete's (below the waist) post-op journey begins in the water.

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                        seanocono
                        Joined: 17 Oct 2012

                        ^You can also work up to running in waist deep water. It's a great workout, and very low-impact on your ankle.

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                          derivative666
                          Joined: 30 Jan 2011

                          we are trying to do our own custom challenge the cost $3000. If we have 10 commitments it will be the price of an IH shirt.  We all know we usually have no problems with that.  The event date will be April 1 2014.  We are going through locations now.  Hopefully this enables us to better plan.  I will be speaking with GORUCK later this afternoon.

                          Locations in no paticular order
                          1.  New York
                          2.  Washington DC
                          3.  Laguna Beach
                          4.  Seattle
                          5.  Oklahoma City
                          6.  Florida Keys
                          7.  Seattle

                          Please let Z or I know your thoughts.

                          "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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                            bagley920
                            Joined: 10 Oct 2011

                            Hoping we can get some more people because that's 300 plus travel and lodging and food etc

                            If I am not I, who will be? -Henry David Thoreau

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                              Giles
                              IHUK Crew
                              Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                              I see no "Gosport", Which would certainly be a first…..

                              "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                zhivago
                                Raw and Unwashed
                                Joined: 17 Aug 2010

                                More the merrier by all means, I think Jeff was just using 10 as an example.

                                Let's get 30 of us in this bitch!!!

                                Zhivago

                                MM: "we all got to start somewhere"

                                G: "Never once did he bitch, moan or complain.  He just motivated the team and got on with it"

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                                  bagley920
                                  Joined: 10 Oct 2011

                                  To be honest, I don't quite care where we go as long as there's good fun, good food, good booze and above all else, good people (you guys)

                                  If I am not I, who will be? -Henry David Thoreau

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                                    seanocono
                                    Joined: 17 Oct 2012

                                    EDIT: After reading Doug's post, below, I've simplified for those not wanting to read through my extended rant:

                                    1.) Laguna
                                    2.) Seattle
                                    3.) Keys

                                    Although, I wouldn't mind NYC or DC, either.

                                    –----

                                    Okay, I am going to sound like a "Grade A" asshole after bagley's genuinely uplifting statement, but here are my thoughts, take them for what you will: Perhaps selfishly, my vote goes to Laguna; it's the best combination of weather, beaches, and tourist attractions -- justifying an extended stay, if so desired. I love Seattle (my native home), but it will probably be cold and wet. The weather doesn't really cooperate until after the 4th of July. The Florida Keys would be cool; probably the most expensive destination, but their beaches are damn nice. New York is always a good idea/location. I like D.C. too, because I think it would be inspiring to do a GORUCK challenge in our nation's capital. Both NY and DC would be pretty cold after a swim, though; just something to consider. My worst location would be OKC. One, what is there to see? Two, where would we swim, in a lake? And three, because I really don't want to get within even a thousand miles of Clay Bennett, or any Thunder fans.

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                                      DougNg
                                      Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                                      By preference:

                                      1. Seattle
                                      2. Laguna Beach
                                      3. NYC (hotels here can get cost prohibitive)

                                      Keep in mind that April 1st is in the range for Spring Break, so we may regret the Keys. I'm certainly not in the age demographic to participate in Spring Break activities

                                      I loathe DC, and I live right next to it

                                      I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                                        Who loves standing denim?  I know I do.  Here's a blank design for a patch without the GORUCK logo:

                                        I think it would be sweet if this could have indigo-dyed threads for the jeans, sulphur-dyed black (or OD green) background, and some type of bright red that fades.  That way this patch would age with wear!

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                                          seanocono
                                          Joined: 17 Oct 2012

                                          Nice, Adam! I love the fading idea, too.

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