SLACKER

You could say I've been a slacker lately when it comes to writing. There is a good reason for it...I've not been a slacker in training and in business & I just haven't made the time to write on top of everything else. It's all about priorities, right? Well, I felt it was about time for me to carve some time out of my schedule to bring y'all up to speed on what's been happening the last couple of months and what this upcoming race season looks like.

First of all, my foot is doing great. It has healed perfectly and Dr. Stark says he still wants to leave the screw in and let me train and compete this season. If it doesn't bother me at all then it'll stay in as a permanent part of my anatomy. If it causes me pain or unbearable discomfort, then it's outta there. That means another surgery and several weeks of no running--don't know if I can bear that. Running is part of who I am and it has been a real test of my patience to go so many months without running at all.

The second week of February was a super week. I was back to my 3 hour/multi-sport workouts--including running & plyometrics!! I was feeling like I was making major progress. Then I had to go and slip on ice after the snow storm and I tweaked my knee which set me back this past week--uuuuugh! Luckily it is only a bone bruise and some strained muscles and ligaments. Dr. Smith, my chiropractor, is taking a very proactive approach as always. Fortunately, I am healing faster than expected. I am able to swim and cycle (easy). I expect to be running about the middle of next week. I have no time to be held back, I've got races to run and more importantly races to WIN!


Today we had our first outdoor ride of the season, it was a beautiful 62 degrees in Nashville. This was actually the first time I've been out on the road on my bike since the race in Hawaii. I was beyond happy. How I've missed riding outside with the sun on my back and the wind in my face! Oh, and the birds singing! Today we rode one of my favorite rides--Percy Warner Park then out to Chickering Road up to Belle Meade Blvd and back. My heart was so happy today being back in "My Peaceful Place"--that is what Percy Warner Park is to me.

Continued Health & Happiness To You!