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Jen Hanks: An athlete's account of undergoing breast cancer treatment: October 2014
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Tuesday, October 21, 2014. Moab Rocks Stage Race. Last year the Moab Rocks Stage Race. Was on my radar for what was supposed to conclude an epic 2013 of mountain bike racing. With my axillary recurrence, and subsequent do-over of cancer treatment, it did not happen. In fact, the day that I was supposed to be traveling down to Moab for the race I was three weeks out from finishing chemo and getting my 'dry-run' (which means practice session) for radiation. Note: my mantra was borrowed from a good friend:).
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Jen Hanks: An athlete's account of undergoing breast cancer treatment: Green means go!
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Sunday, February 8, 2015. We all should know by now that exercise reduces risk of breast cancer and recurrence. Study after study has proven this and even mainstream media has reported on it.so it must be true:) But is it possible to exercise TOO MUCH and INCREASE the risk, especially the risk of recurrence if you have already undergone treatment for breast cancer? Now, what sort of crazy person possibly exercises TOO much? In my opinion no one, but some may say you're lookin' at her! Since you have been...
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Jen Hanks: An athlete's account of undergoing breast cancer treatment: February 2015
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Sunday, February 22, 2015. 24 Hours of Ole' Pueblo. I'm the first to admit that I'm not the biggest fan of 24-hour racing. I like to sleep at night almost as much as I like to race my bike. Almost. 24 Hours of Old Pueblo. May be the one exception. With over 3000 people congregating in the middle of the desert just north of Tucson, Arizona, 24 Hours of Old Pueblo is the biggest 24-hour race on the planet. Ok. I don't know for sure if it is the biggest 24-hour race on the planet, but it just may be! After ...
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Jen Hanks: An athlete's account of undergoing breast cancer treatment: 24 Hours of Ole' Pueblo
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Sunday, February 22, 2015. 24 Hours of Ole' Pueblo. I'm the first to admit that I'm not the biggest fan of 24-hour racing. I like to sleep at night almost as much as I like to race my bike. Almost. 24 Hours of Old Pueblo. May be the one exception. With over 3000 people congregating in the middle of the desert just north of Tucson, Arizona, 24 Hours of Old Pueblo is the biggest 24-hour race on the planet. Ok. I don't know for sure if it is the biggest 24-hour race on the planet, but it just may be! After ...
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Jen Hanks: An athlete's account of undergoing breast cancer treatment: February 2014
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Tuesday, February 11, 2014. Recovering from Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy. Today is a big day. First, I got a haircut. My hair is not exactly long, but it was out of control and in need of some 'shaping'. Post first haircut (20 weeks after finishing chemo). Second, I am now two weeks out from my Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy. Out of the question. Grocery bags are heavy! Carrying my bike up the basement stairs? Nope Not even my. Bike weighs less than 10 lbs. Even moving a student chair at work? First,...
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Jen Hanks: An athlete's account of undergoing breast cancer treatment: 4 years
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Sunday, February 1, 2015. After a day and a half of travel to the pacific coast of Nicaragua, we were greeted by this sunset. It was really special; little did we know that every night would be equally beautiful. On this trip, Shannon informed me that we have been together for 20 years. 20 years! I think he is mistaken, but regardless it is a loooong time! After all this time, we still kinda like each other:). The beeches seemed deserted and it felt like we had them to ourself. We surfed till dusk. Food ...
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Jen Hanks: An athlete's account of undergoing breast cancer treatment: January 2014
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Wednesday, January 29, 2014. I think I caught a few people off guard with my recent surgery. Sorry about that. Obviously it wasn't a secret.I blogged about it.but, honestly there are more fun things to talk (and think) about than an upcoming surgery. So since Christmas break I spent most of my time and energy focusing on "other" things. So far, I am pretty psyched about my training program. In a few weeks, I have gained considerable strength and fitness both on and off the bike. I am now clearing...That ...
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Jen Hanks: An athlete's account of undergoing breast cancer treatment: March 2015
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Saturday, March 14, 2015. Racing is hard. Not racing is harder. Last weekend I headed to the Desert for the first ICUP cross-country race of the year. The season is still young, and this was a tuner for this weekend's 50-miler True Grit Epic. The tuner went great! By Thursday afternoon, my fever had broken and I was able to eat some food, but the damage was done. In less than 12 hours I lost 3 pounds. Not good! Nor ideal prep two days before a challenging 50-miler in the hot desert! I spoke to my coach a...
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Jen Hanks: An athlete's account of undergoing breast cancer treatment: December 2014
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Tuesday, December 30, 2014. 2014 Reflection: A year of change, rebuilding, and acceptance. The numbers, as they often do, have a direct correlation to fun factor. If my calculations are correct, I spent over 450 hours on the bike and 70 hours of cross training (weights, running, hiking, skate skiing, etc). Like I said, 2014 had plenty of fun! Allowing this type of pollution from refineries is, to put it bluntly, allowing murder. Did I mention how grateful I am? This surgery like I want a hole in my head&...
