Monthly Archives: September 2010

Thursday, September 30, 2010 Update on Al

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Al

Hello All! Al will be going back home tomorrow afternoon if his “peg” works (see below!). Two weeks is long enough to live in a hospital!Most injuries have stabilized or are healing well. Here is what is left: – “C … Continue reading →

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Al Update

Posted on September 25, 2010 by Al

Saturday, September 25, 2010 Update on Al: Al was transferred to St. Joseph’s Hospital (Tacoma) ICU on Wednesday evening where he remains today. Madigan Army Hospital was fabulous: the best place to go for first-response trauma care. But, our medical … Continue reading →

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JAS Labor Day 2010 II

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Al

“These guys give a whole new meaning to ‘60s Rock’.” I shouted at my sister after he left us begging for more. She just smiled, understanding that while the pun didn’t QUITE work, it was the heart of the matter, to see folks our age still pounding it out. Continue reading →

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JAS Labor Day 2010 Day 1

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Al

Jazz Aspen Snowmass is a semi-annual music festival held in our valley the weekends of July 4th and Labor Day. Continue reading →

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Week 7/12 Training Log

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Al

here is my work from week 7. It was a difficult week for me in several ways. I traveled, I arrived at altitude, and I started to dig myself a hole very quickly, which I was trying to avoid during … Continue reading →

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A Conversation With My Coach

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Al

As a self-coached athlete, I sometimes have discussions with my coach (me) about macro and micro issues. Today, I consulted him about whether I should do the long run I had scheduled. Continue reading →

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A Little Fall

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Al

Summer ends quickly in my world. Continue reading →

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