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Author Topic: I am shooting again!!  (Read 458 times)

Offline koger

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I am shooting again!!
« on: May 17, 2009, 08:27:00 PM »
Well guys, about 7 weeks after rotator cup surgery, I am back shooting again, low poundage, but it is great!!!! I did exactly what the Dr. and PT therapist had said to do, exercised 5-6 times a day, lots of water and vitamins. Doc says I am a month ahead of the curve, ok's light shooting, still not lifting anything heavy. I walked out to my range, stopped about18 yards, concentrated, came to anchor and pulled through and watched my first arrow hit the 3" spot on my target! I shot four more and ended up with 3 in, two within an inch on either side. I felt really good, took my time and shot 10 more shots, making sure to make each shot count, and did really well. I have been coachin each week with the 4H kids while I have been rehabing and beating the basics into my own skull as well, and after the lay off I am shooting as well as ever. My last 10 shots today, 20-25 yds had 9 in or touching the 3" circle, 1 about 2 inches high. I am slowing down, being carful not to hurt myself and just working through the shot better than ever. I didnt realize how big a part of my life trad archery had become, and have missed it sorely. A buddy of mine and me are talking about going to cloverdale for a couple of days to celebrate. Well, I am done rattling on just glad to be active in archery again!
samuel koger

Offline tarponnut

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Re: I am shooting again!!
« Reply #1 on: May 17, 2009, 08:31:00 PM »
Congrats!

Offline TNstickn

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Re: I am shooting again!!
« Reply #2 on: May 17, 2009, 09:20:00 PM »
:clapper:  I know feelin good feels good!!
Pick a spot.>>>>-------> Shoot straight.

Offline Wannabe1

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Re: I am shooting again!!
« Reply #3 on: May 17, 2009, 10:17:00 PM »
Welcome back!   :thumbsup:  Take it easy, stay safe and shoot straight.
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Offline straitera

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Re: I am shooting again!!
« Reply #4 on: May 17, 2009, 11:46:00 PM »
I like happy endings. Take your time and do not overstress the muscles.
Buddy Bell

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Offline koger

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Re: I am shooting again!!
« Reply #5 on: May 18, 2009, 11:26:00 PM »
Thanks for all your concerns and replies.
samuel koger

Offline D.A. Davis

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Re: I am shooting again!!
« Reply #6 on: May 19, 2009, 05:10:00 PM »
Congrats koger.  I'm in the same boat, just trying to find something I can shoot.  Good luck with yours.

D.A.
Genesis 21:20 - "And God was with the lad; and he grew, and dwelt in the wilderness, and became an archer"

Offline fxe

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Re: I am shooting again!!
« Reply #7 on: May 19, 2009, 06:45:00 PM »
Glad to hear it.Hope your recovery keeps going well.Also thanks for the bow you sold me it is doing great.

J.W.

Offline K.S.TRAPPER

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Re: I am shooting again!!
« Reply #8 on: May 19, 2009, 08:52:00 PM »
Been there and done that, Feels so good to start shooting after the lay off  :D  

Congrats and take your time  :thumbsup:

Tracy
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Offline reddogge

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Re: I am shooting again!!
« Reply #9 on: May 19, 2009, 09:35:00 PM »
Good news on the shooting.  I'm going in Friday for torn tricep tendon surgery so I've got some time and healing to get through yet.  Wish me luck.
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Offline Shakes.602

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Re: I am shooting again!!
« Reply #10 on: May 19, 2009, 10:19:00 PM »
CONGRATS!! Just take it Easy, That Surgery Doesnt Sound FUN for the 1st Time, and I Would Bet You Dont Want to have it Messed with Anymore!!  GOOD FOR YA!!
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Offline vermonster13

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Re: I am shooting again!!
« Reply #11 on: May 19, 2009, 10:20:00 PM »
:thumbsup:
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Offline Bill Turner

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Re: I am shooting again!!
« Reply #12 on: May 28, 2009, 04:01:00 PM »
Congrats Sam. Before long you'll be able to beat some of those young archers you've been training.  :thumbsup:

Offline Benny Nganabbarru

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Re: I am shooting again!!
« Reply #13 on: May 29, 2009, 04:13:00 AM »
Glad you're back at it!
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