The last 3 weeks have been completely consumed by the Tour De France in our house. I will say even though I am not an avid cyclist I enjoyed the distraction from time to time. Every year from July 2nd to July 26th or so the race is on our tv's. This year was extra special considering Carter was just diagnosed with CMT. This is a great sport for him not only because he loves to cycle but it is a low impact sport which is perfect for people with CMT. People with CMT still need to stay active so there muscles don't waste away and they need to do a low impact sport so they don't aggravate the disease. Carter has been getting on his indoor trainer and riding for 1 1/2 to 2 hours while he watches the tour. He LOVES it and is doing great. He wears his heart rate monitor so he can keep an eye on that, he doesn't have to be out in our lovely 100 degree weather and he gets mom as a cheerleader (not so sure he likes that). It's great to see him so passionate about something again. Plus it is awesome to see him and his dad take off early in the morning with their bike gear, waters and the great bond between them. I will be posting pics of them cycling soon. They just went on a 20 mile ride on Wednesday and they took Ayden in the bike carrier! Ayden loves it. Anyway, just wanted to post something positive to let you all know that despite the disease, he is not letting it get the best of him. He is still able to do the things he loves.
Until Next Time......KEEP CYCLING!
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