How A Scary Diagnosis Lead To A Life of Adventure
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 พ.ค. 2022
- This is a story about how I was diagnosed with extremely high blood pressure at 5 years old, and how it lead to a life of running...and biking and Olé-ing.
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My son died in 2016. The grief was so intense that it was physically painful. I think about him every day and I will never be the same. I turned to studying foreign languages as a way to cope. I now speak four languages, and I am working on #5 (French). I have also gotten back into mountain biking and I love being active and in nature. (Which is how I found this channel). My wife and I have had two “rainbow babies,” which has also been very healing for us. One of the lessons I learned from my experiences is that everything is temporary, including times of grief and joy (a lesson that I actually stole from Buddhism). We need to enjoy the happy times while we have them, and remember that difficult times will always pass (eventually).
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Bravo! Et le français est une langue difficile à apprendre, mais il faut persévérer! 😉
Wish you the best in learning french. Venez visiter Montréal!
Jesus stood I'm sorry to hear that I'm sorry for your loss....🙁
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Hi Ryan. Here’s my story. In 2019 my dad died of cancer. He was born in Mexico City. He worked in construction as a painter for over 35 years. He was a runner and a cyclist. He lived an active life and rarely got sick. He was and still is my hero in so many ways.
I’m just a few years older than you. I’m 46. I’ve always been slender and healthy. When I was a kid I rode my bike a ton. But then I stopped because I got busy in life with my bachelors degree, marriage and starting a family.
In 2013 I started to study to get my master’s degree in elementary reading instruction. In 2015 I finished and I had gained weight. My dad came up to me and told me to ride with him and lose weight. I immediately knew he wanted to help me. I immediately started cycling with him in 2015 but I could barely ride a mile.
I didn’t give up and I did the 80 km bike ride from Rosarito to Ensenada in 2015. I kept riding with my dad from 2015 to December of 2018. He passed away on February 5, 2019. Before he departed he told me in Spanish ‘No dejes de usar tu bicicleta. Sigue haciendo ejercicio.’
His passing lit a bigger fire in me to ride more. Last March I bought a mountain bike all due to the influence of a colleague of mine. I probably use my mountain bike more now than I use my road bike lol.
I tried to keep my story short. Riding my bike makes me feel happy and healthy. I laugh and smile more than ever with my 4th graders at my school. Thank you, Ryan for what you do. You have no idea ( or you probably do lol) the positive impact you have on so many people.
Oscar, you are the man. That's a great story. Thanks for sharing.
Great story and wise words from your Dad 💪💪👍
Ryan Van Duzer you are a beacon of hope, love and positivity. Thank you for being you.
Awe thanks! That means a lot. Sending you a big hug!
Onward. Giving up alcohol changed my life !!!! 83 days until the CT Duzer 😊
Right on!! That was my best decision as well.
i quit alcohol about a year ago and just recently quit smoking weed. i has been 15 years since i have spent more than a few days without being stoned. so far the only difference i am noticing is that i cant fall asleep at night lol
@@adrianc6534 Magnesium extra strength after my latest meal helps me sleep. Also not looking at the screens a few hours before bed. Complete darkness too.
@@adrianc6534 Trust the process my friend you will see a dramatic difference shortly creatures of habit in your brain take a long time to release the dependence
Be patient and STRONG. Your mind controls everything!
Damn dude, this changes the meaning of everything else you've ever shared. Thank you for sharing this and inspiring others to make positive change.
I grew up poor in the Appalachian Mountains where life was difficult and I suffered from relentless internal conflict. At age 12, I saved my lawn mowing money and bought myself a proper XC bike to explore and escape. I chose this bike due in part because it had the specs I wanted, it was on sale, and I loved the name, KHS (Knowledge Health Strength). 17 years later, I continued riding this bike in Colorado where I ended up killing the frame at Betasso Preserve. Today, the KHS triangle is mounted on my wall as a trophy and I now have a proper modern mountain bike to continue its legacy. There's nothing better than biking for the heart and soul.
Happy trails and keep peddling!
Very cool! I remember those KHS bikes!! Happy trails, Brent!
I discovered your channel while recouping from large cell lymphoma over the last 2years. I am 74 years old and sort of assumed that this is my ending. While resting and homebound I really got into your adventures. What an uplifting experience. Now I want to do everything I can since I am cancer free, and healthier than I have been for 40 years. You are someone who can make going to the store an adventure. Life can be an adventure and we can make it so simply through our state of mind. Thank You Ryan for reinstilling this sense of adventure. Wishing you many more adventures and joy in your life.
I went on to school in my late 60's and one class that stood out to me was Envirinmental anthropology. Before this I paid little attention to our environment. This class changed all that and it is important for each of us to help clean our planet. The Earth has a huge bubble around it about 62 miles up. The oxygen level is slowly decreasing because of carbons and multiple forest fires around the globe. By planting trees we can increase the oxygen level greatly . Also the trees will take in the carbons that are poisoning our air bubble. One full grown tree can provide enough oxygen for 4 people each day. Each of us should plant a tree for each of our loved ones in our lifetime.
Man, you are awesome! Your positivity and your vulnerability is so inspiring, it’s so rare to see such authenticity. My story is probably not uncommon. I have in the last few years rediscovered the joy of cycling after 20 years of being an unhealthy beer drinking fat slob chained to a desk. I now ride 100ks plus a week, and now I have a stand up desk in my office. I’m in my mid 40s and have osteoarthritis in my hips and knees. Probably from years of being over weight and from playing rugby union when young. The specialist recommended swimming or cycling, so I started cycling about 5 years ago commuting on a cheap bike to my office and gradually became fitter and stronger. As my arthritis became worse though I decided to get a pedal assist ebike. It’s one of the best things I’ve ever done. Most people think ebikes are cheating and you just sit on them without doing any work. This can be true depending on how you use them, but for me it has been the opposite. I have lost a lot of weight, have become aerobically fit, and have reconnected with the outdoors and myself. It has brought me out of years of mild depression and reminded me of the joy and happiness I had as a child. It also helped me reconnect with my Mum and Dad who also love cycling. Unfortunately my Dad passed away coming up 2 years but I’m incredibly grateful for the time we had on the bike together. I am really into long day rides where I live in New Zealand, and currently planning my first multi day tour, I’m amping to do it. If you ever have the opportunity to come here we live in a beautiful part of the world made for cycling adventures. Thanks Ryan, never stop being so inspirational.
Hey Ryan We had lunch earlier in the year in Boulder. It was a great excuse to visit my nephew in Denver and visit Boulder. Running and biking has been such a gift to me. At 61 I still mountain bike, run several 50k's a year, commute on bike to work, and coach a middle school cross country team. One thing has changed, at the start of every race and run, I take a monent and give thanks for being healthy enough to run. At my age it is a gift to be able to run long distances and bike every day. Enjoyed the video.
Hi MooMooMath I feel the same way I feel so blessed that I can bike and run at my age Iam 71 year young Keep it up And God blessings. I am from Canada and born in Holland 🌷🏃♂️🚴
@@jacobvandermark427 A guy in our cycling club just turned 84, he and his wife rode 84 miles on his birthday! It can be done.
A couple of months ago I started cycling as a way to help control my Type II Diabetes. In 50 years old and I've noticed increased energy, flexibility, vitality, lost body mass, and my blood sugar stats have moderated. Cycling is awesome. I joined a local cycling club and I'll be attending my first group ride next weekend.
Life long asthmatic. As a kid I was on steroids constantly. Weighed nearly 200 pounds in 5th grade. Mt pediatrician encouraged me to ride a bike, which in the early 1970s was not really cool. In my mid 60s I ride 6,000 miles a year and am much fitter than many of my contemporaries. Thank you Dr. Margolis.
Well done, Jonathan. I was told as a very young asthmatic to not exert myself, so I thought about the only thing I could do is walking. At the tender age of 68, I have discovered that I can run--not fast mind you, but I go to the gym every day, and do 5 miles on the treadmill, and just enjoy the hell out of it! I hope your journey continues, and yes, we are both witnessing what happens when people do not take care of themselves.
In November last year I had a heart attack. My blood pressure when the paramedics arrived was 295/190. They didn’t know why I was even alive. I have 3 stents now. And lots of meds. I started my rehab by walking and eating right. I couldn’t walk around the block without taking a break at first. I continued to eat right. Low sodium low bad fat low sugar etc. i call it the salmon and broccoli diet. Anyway. Yesterday I went in a two hour bike ride (my nitro glycerine still my neck just in case). I have lost a bunch of weight and next week my wife son and I have a trip planned to the UK and I will not worry about walking everywhere. When I booked the trip I was worried that j couldn’t. Little by little I improve. My heart is damaged and I can’t do those century rides like I used to and the ebike helps me to ride up hills. Your videos help. Honestly when I see your adventures it makes me want to get out there again. Thanks Ryan
Where are you staying in the UK sir? I hope my people make you feel very welcome here 🇬🇧
@@churnetvalleyrunner3635 London and Edinburgh
God Bless you Ryan , I’m 71 ( 40 year runner) and live vicariously through all your adventures! Hugs from Northern California 🍷 country 🥰
Wow, thank you! Love wine country
5.5 years sober, Duzer. Exercise and bicycling are my godsends.
8:40 " Culture of football" Ryan you nailed it. I played football from pee wee through high school and in hindsight the culture did not fit my personality but I tried to fit that round peg in a square hole. I wish I had the intestinal fortitude that you had. I am really glad your BP is ok. Pediatric essential hypertension is so scary for the patient and the family. Congrats on beating it and thank you for your uplifting amazing content.
Loved this! I was always last picked for teams, least number of pull-ups, etc., but now at 48 I've been running for 2 years and have run faster and further than ever. Thank you for being an inspiration!
While I don’t bike at all, I keep coming back to your videos for your amazing and infectious energy, and your openness, that always makes me want to be a little more like you - smiling all the time! Thank you again and again!
Aww thanks, this means a lot to me. I hope that life is treating you well
Your are amazing young man ! I was a runner for 40 years now I’m a catlike recumbent rider now, love being outside 😎
I’m 70 ! Remember Motion Is Lotion🥰
We all must make adjustment to our conditions. You display grace and wisdom in your attitude. Go with it.
Of many great videos from you, this is top-3. I enjoy and learn a lot from your biking videos but something very valuable is added to your channel when you talk about life.
I have been watching you tube videos for about a year now and are the first person/channel I have subscribed to. I am quickly becomeing a big fan. I am struggling With some health issues and I have been in bed for the last 2 weeks. I find depression creeping in. Your videos are helping me to grab onto something positive. There is so much more to my story but for now I will just say thank you.
Oh no, I’m sorry to hear this. In my experience with bouts of sadness, it always gets better (with time). Hang in there.
Thanks for sharing your story Ryan. You are a special person and a gift to the rest of us, your enthusiasm is an uplift! Safety and health in 2024!
Hi Ryan, thank you for your positivity and goofy and fun rides. My story, I lost my brother in 2008 to epilepsy and alcohol. My father was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy and my other brother had holes in his heart that needed open heart surgery. With all of that I have not been diagnosed with anything but slight depression.( lucky boy). I took up Mtn. Biking in 2011 and have ridin at least once a week during spring summer and fall months since. I really enjoy your take on life and the ease at which you bring all of us along. Thank you again for letting all of us live through you because I know we all want what you do!
I love this. Thank you for sharing.
Btw, I didn’t buy a car till I was 40. I built a lifestyle around biking, running, walking. I sold my car last year. No plans to get another one (even if gas was really cheap).
unfortunately it just is not possible to live like this here in texas. everything is so far apart, traffic and roads are so hazardous with no existence of bike lanes, public transportation is abysmal, and temperatures regularly reach >100 degrees during the summer months making spending long periods of time outside a real hazard.
@@adrianc6534 same in Phoenix, you will either get robbed, ran over by a car, or overheat from the heat lol
@@adrianc6534 I hear ya. Texas wasn’t always so hot, millions of miles of asphalt, less trees, heat created from the billions of automobiles & air conditioners... all adds to the misery. I had many friends who went without AC throughout the late 80s & even early 90s... some in mobile homes, talk about a freakin’ oven!
How I wish I knew of a place where I was able to walk everywhere I needed, & it never snowed.
This guy really makes me want to bike, which I haven’t done in 55 years. I did have a motorcycle, up until 20 years ago, & that’s just suicidal nowadays, in Texas.
@Adrian C. I can imagine. The heat alone would kill me (northern Canuck here). It is also a culture shock visiting places in the US because of how pedestrian unfriendly it is. Cycling wouldn’t even be an option.
In one city, as we drove to the hotel, I spotted a store I wanted to visit. I asked the hotel clerk the best walking route to get to that store. He gave driving directions. I reiterated the “walking” part. He kept repeating “walking?” like it was a new concept.
Turns out you can’t walk to the store from the hotel. There’s a sunken highway with fences in the way, walking to the roads crossing the highway was on bumpy waste ground that looked like the margins were used for a garbage dump and had way to many billboard signs; I stumbled along the margin to the nearest crossroad, and discovered the roads crossing the highway had no sidewalks or any place to walk. They were four lanes wide and busy. No way could I walk across.
I was quite taken aback. I’d tell that story to folks back home. Those who visited the states had similar stories. Those who hadn’t or who hadn’t tried walking when in the US thought we were exaggerating. If these places are so pedestrian unfriendly, cycling would be even worse. You’d pretty much need a car to live in places like that.
Now at least I can use street view to check places out. If it is pedestrian or cycle unfriendly I find another town or city (or state). I do have a rental car but I want to walk around the neighborhood to better experience the area (which led to another culture shock of being told in some areas by the hotel it wasn’t safe to walk).
So you depend on others to help you move something you can't move on your bike
The more I learn about you, the more I like you. I want your attitude!! Thanks for showing your personal side.
Thank you! You’ll get plenty of personal stories on this channel. Cheers!
Hi Ryan. I happened to come across your 100 mile White Rim in 1 day this morning. In November 2021 my husband and took a 2 week canyon hopping vacation and Canyonlands was one of our favorites. I drove my 4 runner UP Shafer.
But, the main reason I am commenting is because I was diagnosed with Rheumatic Fever as a toddler in the early 1960s and hospitalized for a couple of weeks. I had to take daily medication for at least a dozen years and riding my bike has been the best medicine I've done to have a healthy heart muscle. My husband and I have been riding since 1983 when I gave him a Schwinn 10- speed for his birthday while we were just dating. We are now in our 60s. We primarily ride our Pivot mountain bikes on the 30+ miles within 5 miles of home. But, I still love long rides on my Ruby. Looking to get gravel bikes soon to add to our adventures. Hope you have many more miles to share and stay healthy, upright and moving. 🚵♀️ Happy trails to you.
I will keep this short... Thank you for being you and sharing moments like this on your channel.
Wow thank you for all the videos and being such a great person. Please don’t stop the videos. I love them and we all do too.
Occasionally I come across your videos (biking) and you seem like such a kind and caring person, it really radiates. At first I thought you are a jocky broey type, no offense, lol, it’s because you are fit and handsome, but the shine comes through really fast and evidently!
Fantastic! Thank you for sharing!
You made the right choice At 5yrs Old brother 👍. Some people spend a lifetime trying to make the right choice! Thanks for sharing the Story Brother 😎✌️😁❤️
Thanks! I’m so happy that I quit long ago…almost 8 years now
Just finished watching you Run In Urique Mexico! I'm a half breed! Spanish/Native American Peace ✌️ and Love ❣️ from the Wild Wild West!
Love your story!!
Thanks for sharing!!! Outstanding😃
Thanks for sharing!
Love all of your videos!
Awesome story Ryan, thanks for sharing it. It's nuts to think you had blood pressure that high at 5 years old. Glad you figured it out and turned that situation into a huge benefit for your life!
The inspiration and motivation that comes out so clearly in this episode couldn't have come at a better time for us, as we are at the precipice of starting our massive adventure.
Thank you!
Thank you. You are amazing.
Well done!
Thank you so much for doing these videos 🙏
I already posted and I know this video was from 5 months ago, but to anyone who reads this.....Ryan is the perfect example of great attitude, healthy living, inspiration, and just enjoying life. If you are feeling a bit down, just watch one of his cycling or running videos, you will feel better afterwards. I know Ryan is human and has "down" days, but he rarely shows it.
Awesome Ryan ❤❤
Same here bro! My family’s history has highblood pressure and cycling improved my health as well.
humbling and inspirational story
Great story of your life!!!
Great story, Ryan. Ride On!
Thanks Ryan! Great Story!!!!!
You’re a good man Ryan! 👊🏻
Great video 🎉
We have a similar story. I had open heart surgery in elementary school because of genetic defects. I hike and bike because I love it but also to stay healthy. I do not want another surgery!
What a rich, rich , life! Always so positive! I hope by watching you it will rub off on me!! They always make me smile!
Thank you for telling your story. ❤️
Thanks as always for your energy and time.
Thanks, I enjoyed that.
Great story.👏👏👏
Thanks for sharing this with us. Wow. Nice 👍
Wow! Great video buddy 👍
Very inspiring story. A+
Thank you for sharing it is my motivation as well.
I am so glad you are strong and well.
We love the Duzer 💛👍
Brilliant
Thanks for sharing the story.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks Ryan, these successes of yours are my favorite videos.
Great Job Ryan! Awesome Life Story. Best wishes for a healthy life.
I wanna hear your stories of overcoming the odds!
I love your adventures, the montage, comments, fellowship, they are very inspirational. Since I found your channel, I got into bikepacking and running more seriously, more or less, not too serious, it's all fun in the end - I stopped drinking now and then, and I started to meet more good and fun people around with similar mindset, and I realised that there is much more to discover even just in my area where I live, the community is great, and I was missing a lot of that. Kudos to you my friend, to get me out there, out of my slumbery slope couch - Move your body, your mind and your soul will follow!
Your biking videos helped my and still helps me with my high bloodpressure and mental issues..
My mom died a couple of weeks ago and to see her slipping away from live and other stress factors gave me a feeling off feeling 'burned out' there was too much going on in my life and my body was responding to this..Biking with my dog and forrestwalks helps alot to cope with all the things that life brought me, better.. Your videos helped me and inspired me to do what and how I like to cope with stress related issues a lot. I love biking and can so much relate to your experiences!
I especially think that you and 'John and Mira' are a golden trio send from heaven!
God Bless you for being on this planet.
TH-cam would be boring without you.
Your the main reason that I’m heading out this time , in November to Nepal and your three high passes trek, seriously looking forward to it this time.
This was due to my knee injury, that I watched your video for the first time ❤️🙏
So many thanks to you.
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Thank you Ryan, you are an excellent role model and a huge inspiration.
I think that a lot of aquired health issues that people have are because humans are inherently lazy, and are much better at making excuses not to do something than we are at actually doing something to change it.
Whenever something bad happens to us we have a choice; we can either fight to get through it and come out stronger, or we can wallow in self-pity and blame it for why we don't do anything now.
There is a saying that goes " Don't worry that one day you are going to die, worry that you never start to live".
Ryan, you have done more living in your 43 years than most people achieve in their entire lives, and that should make you very proud.
Well done mate, stay positive, be loud, and continue to totally inspire the world!
Ryan, I’m going to follow every one of your adventures until you see John and Mira again and I’m probably gonna cry. I’ll watch onwards after that don’t worry 😄
Thanks Ryan
you are such an inspiration! i love your channel
Figuring out my mind, what I need to succeed with focus and feeling like I didn't waste my parents sacrifice of having me. Learning to live and be happy with the person I am.
Sounds like you're already on the journey...you can do it!
Really enjoy your videos and love for the great outdoors, Ryan! Great to hear how it all began for you! 16 months ago I woke up in excruciating pain. The ER took my blood pressure. 200/98. I had a spontaneous CSF Leak (cerebrial spinal fluid leak) and I now have leukemia. I'm bedridden but love to watch your videos and imagine I'm still out there, doing what I love most. Adventure on!
You are an inspiration. I had been riding my bike to college and now to the university. I will continue to make riding bicycle part of my life. Thank you for inspiring so many people.
Very inspiring before I depart for my Sunday ride! Thanks Ryan!
Ryan you are a gifted storyteller!
Inspiring and heart warming!! Keep up the content good sir!
Excellent and very uplifting video! Thank you for sharing your story.
It’s great to hear a doctor was wise enough back then, today it’s medication for life
So true
Awesome story, Ryan. You are a dynamo!
Thanks for sharing Ryan. You are a motivational human being! P.x
Thanks for sharing man! Keep riding!
You know I will!
thanks man!
Having you as my friend Ryan makes my life better, thanks for your positive outlook!
Looking good Ryan keep doing what you love. Thanks for your positivity.
You're an inspirational dude Ryan. Big RESPECT.
"life is good" much thanks for sharing sir.
You are a baddass! Another great video. Greetings from Colorado Springs!
Thank you, thank you so much for this chat. Go Team Duzer!!!
Thanks!
oh wow!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE SUPPORT!
You make binge worthy videos. Love your content, attitude and demeanor. Thank you.
Love the positivity! Thank you for sharing your story!
Thanks for watching!
God Blessed you for real.
Thank you Ryan for sharing your story ,you are an inspiration, you just did my day better.
I enjoy your videos whether you’re riding or sharing your thoughts.
This is beautiful. I'm saving this.
Thank you, Wayne! Hope you're doing well
Ryan you keep talking and we will all keep listening you inspire all!!
Thank you for sharing this. It was just the right video i needed to watch right now, especially the bit at the end.
Props to that doctor for not verbally dooming you to a life of medication & something being “wrong” with you. He gave you an alternative path & possible solution.
So true! And I’m very grateful for him
You Done Good Ryan!
Thanks, I'm feeling good!
Awesome history Ryan,God Bless you brother .
Thanks for listening
You are a great human being, I wish I was born with a happy nature like you.
So inspiring Ryan! Keep doing what you do! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I will!
You're an inspiration and role model my friend!
It's amazing to hear your story Ryan, your motivation is outstanding.
I appreciate that!
Great video! I enjoy watching your travel videos while getting in miles on my stationary bike trainer. Wonderful motivation! Cheers ~