The Right Tools For The Job
It has now been a week, since Achilles tendonitis shut down my ability to run. I am gradually getting better, but I need to remain patient, and…
Sunday Was Not Run Day For Me
I normally do a long run on Sunday, but with my Achilles tendonitis still not resolved, I was unable to run today.I tried to go swim, but…
Faithfully Completing The ‘Boring’ Stuff
Whenever I tell friends that I will be riding my bike on the trainer for two hours in our basement, they often remark that it has to…
Time To Get My Diet Back Under Control
Every year at Holiday Season, I let my diet go 'out of control'. It's a conscious decision, because for me, this period of time is my true…
Patiently Working Towards A Short Term Goal
Most of us have longer term goals within the sport of triathlon. These are usually associated with races; something like complete an Ironman race or podium in…
Keep Moving Forward And Do Something
I wrote yesterday about the pain I am experiencing from a case of insertional Achilles tendonitis. This pain at the back of my heel, stopped me from…
Dealing With Two Kinds Of Pain Today
It has been a pain-filled day for me today, but not all pain is the same. Some types of pain are 'bad' for an athlete and some…
Pool Is Open And My Shoulders Know It
After shutting down a little over three weeks ago, my pool re-opened today. Covid cases in Pennsylvania have been controlled enough, that the State government has once…
My Overriding Goal For This Year
It is the time of year when most people make 'New Year's Resolutions". Over the years, I have done this myself many times, and to be honest,…
I Am A Believer That “Anything Is Possible”
Tomorrow afternoon, a new TV show called "Anything Is Possible" begins, with a 60 minute documentary about Chris Nikic. On November 7th last year, Chris Nikic became…