Tag Archives: Cycling

Getting A Second Opinion

My mission this week was getting a second opinion about my Achilles. That involved finding a doctor who might or might not see things differently, making an appointment, and getting a copy of my x-rays from the orthopedist. All that … Continue reading

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Mamma Called The Doctor And The Doctor Said

Well, he didn’t say “No more monkeys jumping on the bed!” or even “No more running!” but I did have to fight off tears as I processed what the doctor said. If you need some cheering up like I did, … Continue reading

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Wrapping Up July

I’m wrapping up July in a bit of a funk. Between the slow progress of my Achilles and the fast-spreading delta variant of coronavirus-19, I’m having a hard time being optimistic for my November races. For now I’m taking things … Continue reading

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Will Climb Hills For Food

This week I nailed down the logistics and registered for our fifth Pennsylvania Dutch Farm to Fork Fondo. We’ve got four weeks to get in shape for those Lancaster hills. With two Conte’s hill rides in the books and room … Continue reading

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Running Out Of Patience

It will come as no surprise that I am running out of patience with my Achilles. The problem is, my Achilles is on its own timeline and isn’t going to get better faster just because I want it to. Thank … Continue reading

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