April 11, 2016
It has been quite some time since my last post; much has
changed yet much has remained the same.
The death of my friend Larry Key moved me to pitch the idea of
memorial scholarships to our local running club; The Frederick Steeplechasers,
it was accepted early this year and I have been pushing forwards on it. Next
weekend I will host a memorial Run / Bike / Hike in the watershed to help raise
funds for the scholarships. The response from my fellow runners, Larry’s
friends and family has been good; all I need now is great weather.
As far as I am concerned, I keep moving forwards if only at
a snail pace. The problems I have been having with my right foot still exist
but not to the extent of just a few months ago. In March I ran the Terrapin
Mountain half marathon without pain. Thinking I was finally over my injury I ran a few days later, a mere three miles leaving
me limping and gimping the following day.
Patience may be the key; I have cut my mileage and intensity
in the hope that I’ll heal. As the weather warms (Had snow yesterday) I intend
to start cycling. I have started weight lifting (again) and hopefully this time
I’ll stick with it for more than a few weeks. My focus with weights will be more with whole
body exercises such as squats, presses and deadlifts. I will also work on my
core with planks.
My hands are still a mess but perhaps a less so then at the
end of 2015. I still need the pain medication, especially to sleep but
sometimes I find I can go a day or more without. Everything is intertwined so
eating well; rest, exercise and trying to limit stress certainly help. I have
also found that taking Magnesium has helped my Gastro track and sleep patterns. There have been some nights when I have slept
five or six continuous hours, which for me, is huge.
Spring is coming and I look forward to leaves on trees,
flowers and warm afternoons.
Stay happy all …. Mike
