What a long day! The conference we have been planning finally set up and done with. Yah! Then a drive (7hrs worth) to pick up my kids from relatives. Now finally home. Tomorrow is another century ride. Tues and Fri were both 107 miles, each included one loop of the IM WI course. Heading into another busy week. More running this week than anything else, due to time constraints. Nephrology Certification Exam on Saturday....ugh.
It's been a long year. This year was HARD! Lots of injuries kept me from training to my full potential. Nearly 6 months without speed work; and what a jinx that is on performance! Some of you know I had a major back surgery in the spring of 07. My L4-S1 are now for ever fused with titanium rods. Sadly, they are not carbon fiber, as any triathlete would prefer. This has resulted in the loss of mobility/flexibility in the lower back, making my hamstrings prone to tightness and all the fun that goes with that weak link. I've tried to address this on my own. I purchased a set of Powercranks in 08 and used them faithfully. If you don't know what that is, you should. They force you to pedal each leg independent and pull the crank up/around with your hamstrings. They are beastly! They improved my run times tremendously and made my pedal stroke very smooth on the bike. In 09, I went to Mercy Sports Rehab. Brent Wesolek did an assessment of my riding and said he h...
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Hope you enjoyed the new bike and having some company for the ride.