Well today was the Du the Donnie Du. It was, to say the least,
spectacular. With a record number of registrants for a duathlon of this type,
the crew of volunteers, guided by Premier Event Management and Team Earthquake,
were in situation where, as one of the officials said, "this is a good
problem." "Too many people, we need to set up more bike racks quick." We were
wonderfully overwhelmed by about 500 eager multisport athletes. Some first
timers and many veterns of this wonderful lifestyle.
Everyone seemed to
have a wonderful time and we were without incident on the course. Yea! Everyone
stayed upright.
As for me and my status, I am feeling pretty good. I
got to ride the 10 mile bike section and truly enjoyed being out there. Shannon
Allison ran for me in the infamous "Blue Runner Beans" costume. (Very hot) The
toughest part of the day for me was putting my bike on the roof rack. I did it
but it was tough.
I am continuing to take my medicine and plenty of
anti-oxidants. Diet is pretty good but eliminating dairy(cheese) is a toughie.
Plenty of soy products and creatine regularly.
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Tonya is in summer school so some friends are helping watch
Logan a couple of days. She is taking Gymnastics on Mondays, so that's our big
outing that day, her and I. I am still teaching Studio cycling on Tuesday,
Thursday and Friday. 5am, 5am and 5:30am respectively. Massage therapy seems to
be helping with the soreness in my shoulders and naps are almost necessary.
Tonya would say, "definitely necessary."
Some friends are also cooking
for us a couple of nights a week. This is a huge help.
Until it happens
we do not realize how important things really are, whatever it is. The
businesses and community support has been unbelievable. My family and I thank
everyone for their prayers and kind gifts of love.
I am determined to
get better. Those of you who know me, already believe me. Those of you that I
have not met ...yet,... you will see and believe that GOD has a plan for us
all. I believe this is part of the plan.
I joked early on, and still
do, about how tough it's gonna be tryin to pay everyone back. You all are so
wonderful.
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