Back in the Swing

  My last post presented the good news, my knee is not a meniscus tear.  It’s only IT Band Friction Syndrome.  Basically, my IT Band is inflamed.  I’ve actually gotten back to running, without any pain in my knee.  I’m running 3-4 miles every other day, and making sure to stretch before and after.  I’m [...]

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On With the Evil Plan

  Well, I finally received my diagnosis from the Orthopedic Surgeon today.  No meniscus tear, just some IT Band Friction Syndrome.  So, some PT sound take care of it.  Now I can continue wih my plan for next year.
  I was very concerned, although I didn’t really show it.  I didn’t like to idea of [...]

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Paying the Price

  Two weeks post Pig and I’ve only run twice.  The first was a decent 3 miler, nothing to exciting.  It didn’t feel perfect, but it wasn’t bad.  The second run on the other hand, was bad.  It was painful. 
  Three weeks before the Pig I ran a 20 miler in Ault Park.  Lots of [...]

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The Development of My Evil Plan

  My Evil plan is starting to come together.  Phase I is already underway, which is research on the possibilities.  Phase II is tentatively complete.  I didn’t expect Phase II to be complete before Phase I, but sometimes those things happen.
  Phase III will involve a conversation with my coach.  The only concern is that [...]

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Tweaked

  I’m pretty sure I tweaked my IT Band on my right side during the marathon.  It’s not hurting when I walk, but it did hurt when I was cutting my grass on Saturday (lots of hills).  I did run on Friday night, first time since the Pig, and it felt a little weird.  But, [...]

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I Need A New Goal

  I need a new goal.  For that matter, I need a new name for my blog.  It can’t be A Cystic Fibrosis Patient’s Journey to Completing a Marathon anymore.  I’ve completed it, in fact I completed more than a marathon.  So, what do I do now.  And, what do I name my blog.  Any [...]

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Race Report: 2008 Flying Pig Marathon

  This morning I ran the 2008 Flying Pig Marathon.  As I sit here with ice on both knees after a 90 minute nap, I’m trying to remember it all.  What a great experience.  What a great way to prove to yourself that you can do anything, with the proper training and attitude.  My goal [...]

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Pig Morning

  It’s finally here.  I leave in 45 minutes to meet the team.  I did sleep last name and feel good.  Temp is about 44 F.  Ready to go.  Check back later today or tomorrow for a report.

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The Night Before

  First, a big thank you to my cousin for the most generous donation I’ve ever had, in memory of my sister Judy.  Thanks Jill!!!!!
  It’s 9:07 PM and I have to be up in less than 6 hours.  I’m not tired, but will try to sleep.  I’m anxious, nervous, and excited about tomorrow.  4:30:00 here [...]

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Interview Done!

  Ok, so I did the interview today.  Hopefully I won’t sound like one of those crazy people that just rambles about the government mind control and tin foil hats.
  Team for Life and the CF Foundation are going to get a lot of good exposure from this piece.  But, we still need more money [...]

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