Archive for July, 2008

Triathletes - Help!

Wednesday, July 16th, 2008

I am beginning to train for my first (mini) triathlon and would like to garner some advice from the pros.  I plan on competing in an event some time in 2009.  I am now working on my swim stroke given that this will be my weakest portion of the event and this is the only [...]

My Fourth of July Experience

Saturday, July 5th, 2008

Funny thing. On (US) Independence Day, I was watching some fireworks in my neighborhood - the type you would expect see at Washington Mall or Boston Harbor (it’s amazing the type of fireworks, or should I say ammunition, you can buy across the Georgia border in Alabama).  You know “rockets red glare, the bombs bursting [...]

LOOK MA, NO BOOT…OR CRUTCHES

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

Folks:
I went to my second post op doctor’s appointment yesterday and my doctor gave me the go ahead to dump the boot.  I am particularly pleased given that I am five weeks post op.  He mentioned my pre ATR fitness and the less severe nature of my injury as the reasons why my recovery is [...]