Third strike, I'm out

Now have three doctors telling me "no more running." At least, not marathon distance. Current sports medicine doctor will have more specifics Friday, after reviewing MRIs of both knees. Needless to say, I am very disappointed.

He was encouraging concerning swimming and biking, and says triathlons okay if 5k distance for running, and I walk the 5k.

Another item checked off the Bucket List!

Last weekend I rode 204 miles in the Seattle to Portland bike classic. Spent the night at the Centralia College. Next year I am bringing an air mattress! Watched the Tour de France from the Beer Garden. Met lots of great people.

Cycling toward the STP next weekend

Two longer bike rides this week - 52 and 58 miles. Very hot; hoping that the weather will be cooler next weekend. Ready for STP! Breaking in the new Specialized road bike. Feels great.

Bucket List Item - Checking off "Run Full Marathon."

So, tomorrow morning is the Seattle Rock n' Roll Marathon. With any luck and fingers crossed, by early tomorrow afternoon I will have finished it, be consuming my free MGD 64 beer, and looking forward to next year's event!!

I have already been looking forward to the STP. My mileage has increased, and I am up to 44 miles. Need to get up to 100+ for two days by mid-July. No problems!!! Right?!?

A New Challenge

Today begins my first day as a former lawyer. I retired from the active practice of law on Friday, and am now focusing on completing my personal trainer certification.

The Team Aquaphor roster is up, and you can see it at: http://www.teamaquaphor.com/Roster/Seattle.htm.

Selected to 2010 Team Aquaphor!

In 2004 Team Aquaphor was formed. In 2010 there are 200 top-age group athletes who primarily compete in the sports of triathlon and running. I have been selected to be a member of the 2010 Team Aquaphor athletic team. There were 2,000 applicants and only 200 that were chosen to be on Team Aquaphor.

Tacoma City Half Marathon May 3, 2010

After I was hit by a truck July 2009, I wasn't cleared to run again until November 2009. In November, I signed up for the half marathon May 3 as a goal. Then forgot about it. Received an email five days before concerning packet pick up. Ran it on Sunday. Scenic, hilly race in my old hometown; ran past my high school, and enjoyed seeing Tacoma even though it was windy and a little cold. Time wasn't a PR, but wasn't my slowest either!