Author Topic: [HAMR] A new challenger - Miles Smith (Read 79473 times)

jefmcg · « **Reply #150 on:** 15 May, 2015, 07:28:41 pm »

Quote from: Oranj on 15 May, 2015, 08:43:06 am

There's an interview with him here:
http://cyclingtips.com.au/2015/05/miles-and-miles-what-it-takes-to-attempt-the-year-record/

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I’ve got three kids. Each bike is named after the kids (Joe, Emilia, David).

Quote from: jefmcg on 24 April, 2015, 10:08:28 am

Actually, most men (his age) in Australia are called David.

I think my point is made

woollypigs · « **Reply #151 on:** 15 May, 2015, 08:08:18 pm »

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I’ve got three kids. Each bike is named after the kids (Joe, Emilia, David).

Call himself a cyclist or is that an editorial error - shouldn't that be each kid named after the bikes?

Salvatore · « **Reply #152 on:** 22 May, 2015, 06:00:25 am »

From @GoMilesAU on twitter an hour ago:

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Oh dear..Miles has fallen victim to a chesty cold and won't be riding anywhere too soon. Time for some brake repairs. http://t.co/ynrOwkLFs7

tonyh · « **Reply #153 on:** 22 May, 2015, 07:37:39 am »

Wishing him good recovery!

woollypigs · « **Reply #154 on:** 22 May, 2015, 01:03:17 pm »

woollypigs · « **Reply #155 on:** 26 May, 2015, 12:51:29 pm »

According to farcebook he is suffering from a partial collapsed lung, fecking heck! GWS!

hatler · « **Reply #156 on:** 26 May, 2015, 01:28:04 pm »

Ooooof. Not good.

SoreTween · « **Reply #157 on:** 26 May, 2015, 01:53:48 pm »

Flippin 'eck! GWS Miles.

mrcharly-YHT · « **Reply #158 on:** 26 May, 2015, 01:55:21 pm »

More underlining just how tough is this challenge.

hillbilly · « **Reply #159 on:** 26 May, 2015, 01:57:35 pm »

If he's like similarly driven people I've come across over the years, I suspect the conversation went something like:

Doctor: I'm afraid your lung has partially collapsed
Miles: Partially, that means not all of it?
Doctor: Yes
Miles: So that means most of my lungs are working
Doctor: Yes, I suppose they are...
Miles: So if I rest for a couple of days, I can cycle?
Doctor: Well, I wouldn't recommend it but you might be able to do short distances after a couple of weeks
Miles: Is 250 miles short?
Doctor: Not really. We're really speaking about much shorter distances than that. I wouldn't suggest....
Miles: Before you go on, can I ask about the what you are doing to my you know what with your you know what. Is that necessary?
Dr DRE: No Diggity.

(More seriously - I hope he gets well soon. Sounds oppressively challenge thwarting.)

simonp · « **Reply #160 on:** 26 May, 2015, 02:04:44 pm »

Remember that request to keep this sub board family friendly?

hillbilly · « **Reply #161 on:** 26 May, 2015, 03:12:16 pm »

Amended.

marcusjb · « **Reply #162 on:** 26 May, 2015, 03:22:09 pm »

If it can be sorted without a chest drain, then he could be back up and running quickly (though probably not under the advice of the doctors). Neither of my collapsed lungs have been able to be solved with the needle through the rib cage and blow it up option. If he has to go the chest drain route, it could be 3-7 days with a drain in.

As soon as it is out, you are off though. I raced about 3 days after my first one was out.

If this is something new to Miles, then unfortunately, he is now as greater risk of it happening again. If it is a pre existing issue, he should have had elective surgery to minimise the risks (I have had it done to put my risks back down in the very low end of things).

Anyway, I hope for the best. If it is drains etc. then he is in for some serious discomfort and non movement.

Good luck and go miles!

clarion · « **Reply #163 on:** 26 May, 2015, 06:51:10 pm »

Not good. I have suffered from a collapsed lung (I still have the scars - literally). Hope Miles recovers quickly and completely.

RichForrest · « **Reply #164 on:** 31 May, 2015, 06:10:48 am »

Facebook update saying he's restarting on the 18th of June as he's off target due to the illness and will have no chance to catch up the missed miles.

miles smith · « **Reply #165 on:** 05 June, 2015, 01:55:11 am »

Hi Guys.

Just Joined the YACF as still not allowed on bike by Docs, and going nuts.

I will only be able to post upto 18th of June when we restart the Audax Oz HAM'R challenge. Kindest Regards Miles.

miles smith · « **Reply #166 on:** 05 June, 2015, 02:16:37 am »

Lung seems to be ok. Several gifts of puncture repair outfits and one foot pump. Very funny.

I didnt need to have space between lung and chest cavity drained as lung reinflated by use of respirator. Must admit that the sudden feeling of a dull pain/heavy weight across the chest, shortness of breath led me to immediatly fear the worst, so inretrospect collapsed lung - not so bad as it could have been.

Have slept like a log for the past two weeks. Weather here in (not so sunny) Melbourne is the worst since the 1950's for the start to Winter, both cold and wet. chest infection almost sorted - just wanna get back in the race. Miles. (grammer and spell check buttons where are you?).

Oaky · « **Reply #167 on:** 05 June, 2015, 04:13:01 am »

Hi Miles - welcome to yacf - glad to hear you're on the mend. All the best for your restart!

tonyh · « **Reply #168 on:** 05 June, 2015, 04:49:38 am »

Seconded! Best wishes Miles.

Jaded · « **Reply #169 on:** 05 June, 2015, 05:40:23 am »

Yes, good luck for the 18th and the following 365 days

red marley · « **Reply #170 on:** 05 June, 2015, 06:42:05 am »

Good to hear from you Miles and good luck with your recovery and renewed attempt.

Aunt Maud · « **Reply #171 on:** 05 June, 2015, 06:54:33 am »

Quote from: Oaky on 05 June, 2015, 04:13:01 am

Hi Miles - welcome to yacf - glad to hear you're on the mend. All the best for your restart!

Same.............Welcome.

Si_Co · « **Reply #172 on:** 05 June, 2015, 07:04:03 am »

Quote from: Jaded on 05 June, 2015, 05:40:23 am

Yes, good luck for the 18th and the following 365 days

+1 GWS

TimC · « **Reply #173 on:** 05 June, 2015, 07:52:09 am »

Miles is now on YACF and has posted in the Kurt thread. No chest drain, but he's had significant pain and performance compromise. Hopefully he'll be back up and running very soon.

Ham · « **Reply #174 on:** 05 June, 2015, 08:50:27 am »

+1 for the GWS

And Miles, can I apologise for the weather? It was clearly aimed at me as it all kicked off just as I arrived in Sydney on holiday. I am back in the UK now, but may not have been noticed with all the rain.

As I have noted elsewhere, I went to Australia expecting to see kangaroos, I didn't expect to see them lining up two by two with their luggage.

Author Topic: [HAMR] A new challenger - Miles Smith (Read 79473 times)

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