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Lap vs Zap
As I waited for my date with the biopsy needle, in January and February of 2023, I investigated my risks from the diagnosis I expected to receive. First off, would the cancer kill me, and if so, when? No one … Continue reading
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Girding My Loins
My urologist, Dr. Iriye has been following me since he took care of my bladder stone 2018. He’s not very demonstrative, but has gotten used to how I think about myself and my values. We both agreed immediately it was … Continue reading
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It Begins
I imagine it begins, my prostate cancer, with my father. I’m still awaiting results from the genetic test ordered by the oncologist I Zoomed with, who advised it might make a difference in how much hormonal treatment I should receive, … Continue reading
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PacNW Short Course Championships
Here’s a piece I wrote 21 years ago, never finished. Since I can’t remember the ending, I’m archiving it here for posterity 😉 Over 32 years – more than a lifetime – ago, I swam my last race in college. … Continue reading
Posted in Races, Training Diary
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4119
“Can you look at this house for me?” My sister usually ramble when she calls, but this time, she’s all business. “It’s a block up from the harbor, I think it would be just perfect.” “Are you moving? What this … Continue reading
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Another Kona Quester
An EN athlete who raced @ Kona last month via one of the super-slots from Lake Placid last year asks how he can drop his time by one hour after a slightly disappointing race in Florida two weeks ago. He … Continue reading
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American Jews Make Exit Plans
Last week, a good friend of mine took his entire clan of two sons and four grand-children to the German consulate to apply for citizenship. As part of its penance for the Holocaust, that nation has offered citizenship to the … Continue reading
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Advice On Injury Coverage
Yesterday, an EN athlete who is qualified for Kona this October fell while cycling, breaking his pelvis. He asked for advice from the team. My response: Rule #1: The Outcome is not pre-ordained, but it IS within your control. (If … Continue reading
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