Category Archives: Injuries and Recovery

Gratitude

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Al

I had been planning on writing a one year update on my accident. But then I had this interchange on the Endurance Nation forum yesterday. Continue reading →

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Now, I’m Training

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Al

Racing (and training hard, to race hard) requires a very tough mindset. In the past few weeks, I’ve found that place again. Continue reading →

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It’s July Already!

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Al

Without the exercise, my brain just goes into some kind of hibernation mode, characterized by a trend towards sloth and depression. So for the past 4 days, I’ve been spending a lot of time watching the Tour de France on TV. Continue reading →

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Ironman Coeur d’Alene 2011

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Al

This Ironman was the hardest one I’ve ever done… Continue reading →

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Three Ways to Get Old(er)

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Al

Those of you who do not think of yourselves as “old” (and that would be all of you, I suspect), may not want to hear about any of this, as you don’t plan on getting “old”, but, believe me, in my time on earth, and in my profession as a physician, I have yet to see someone who is not physically changing everyday, year, decade. Changing Continue reading →

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Birthday Update

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Al

There are a lot of tests there in the Valley of the Roaring Fork, and I want to be ready for them, so I can enjoy biking in paradise one more time. Continue reading →

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A Great Leap Forward III

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Al

I will take the Woody Allen approach: 90% of success will be just showing up. Continue reading →

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A Great Leap Forward II

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Al

I think in some ways, I’m coming back better than before, and those are the qualities I should keep paying attention to. Continue reading →

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Re-Entry

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Al

No question, I’ve learned a lot about myself during the past four months. I’ve learned what pulls on me the most. Continue reading →

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Re- Re- Re- Re- Re- Re- …

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Al

Re- re- re- re-spect is what Aretha said. I’ve been trying to define what I’m going through, and all the words seem to start with “Re” Continue reading →

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