where to start

It has been so long I dont even know where to start. No thats not right. I do.

I will start with a huge THANK YOU to all of you for so much support over the last 2 weeks. I am Happy to say all things considered my dad is doing very well and I am returning to Maryland. I am thankful I was able to be there for him. As of now he will not need any further treatments just follow up exams. He will have ups and downs but for now he will continue to return to himself and that is what matters.

I also want to Thank all of my Team in Training family For all of your dedication, time and effort you all put in to finding a cure. I, as everyone who is affected by Cancer are grateful. I am proud to call you all Teammates but more important Family.

I am happy to say while I was back homeI was able to continue training and had the great pleasure of running on the Lake shore Trail. Lake shore Trail follows Lake Shore Drive in Chicago and is great for the heart, mind and soul. I was going to the ICU every morning so I needed to get my runs in early. It was truly beautiful to run alon Lake Michigan with the sun rising and the Chicago Skyline in front of me. It wont happen but it is enough for me to want to move back.

I dont have anything to report re swimming and biking as that is because they both have come to a halt.I am dealing with a very painful, unknown shoulder injury. I havemy thoughts as what it is but will see a shoulder specialist next week. Shoulders are very common injuries among firefighters and Paramedics and I think going from 0 to 2 mile swims in 7 weeks was the straw that broke the camels back. I am trying not to worry about it and have stopped the swimming and biking to prevent further injury if the damage is not already done.

I have always had the attitude that the next race is more important. I am ok missing one but dont want to miss them all. I am super psyched for my upcoming Marathons and that is what I will concentrate on. Plus I have 2 fancy pairs of running shoes that I need to break in.

So I will keep you all updated buy again I thank everyone for their overwhelming support.


2012 Calander

March 17th- DC Rock and Roll Half Marathon (2:45)
April 8th- Charlottesville 8K Road Race (55:36)
April 27th/28th- American Odyssey Relay- Gettysburg to DC (32:04)
Sept 9th - Nations Tri Washington DC (TNT)
October 28th- Marine Corps Marathon #2
November 18th - Philadelphia Marathon
December 8th- Seashore Marathon, Rehobeth Beach. De.
January 13th- Disney World Marathon #3