I’m happy to report that I’m back in my yellow zone.( I’ll take it over red any day) Last week was a rough one for me…A full week of crappy breathing. Don’t really know what the trigger was, but my hunch is that it had something to do with the low humidity and strong off-shore [...]
Asthma
Just like clockwork
I was so psyched out about my friends doing their marathons this weekend , that I thought I would get out and do a 5 miler of my own. I made it about 4 blocks and got so SOB that I had to stop, rest, turn around, and go home. October is always a bad [...]
Exercise&Fitness
Fellow Bloggers know Best
Thanks, Vickie, Anita , Annette , Lora and Rick ..for caring enough to leave comments on my last post. I want you guys to know that I always take to heart , the advice you offer (though it doesn’t always sink in right away,) What you said this time, makes perfect sense. I don’t know [...]
Asthma
I’m Normal ………Since when?
I’m Normal ………Since when? My beta receptor genotype finally came back from Boston. The results: Heterozygous ( Gly/Arg) , a normal genotype. Hello! Did they say Hetero ?? Anyway , all this genetic googly gob simply means that I should have a “normal” response to beta agonist medications. In other words… Albuterol is reacting on [...]
Asthma
Attention all Racewalkers or Wannabes
Just a reminder that Dave Mc Govern’s next Racewalking Clinic in California is just around the corner and will be held in beautiful Carmel by- the- Sea on March 2-4, 2007 . Registration is only $145.00 if paid by 12-31-2006. DON”T MISS OUT ! For complete details email Vickie Cady , our gracious host for [...]
Barry Manilow
Got theTicket
Just ordered my Fan club ticket for Manilow’s Night of Music & Passion at the Rose Garden in Portland . YUP .. I’m referring to “Barry” Manilow …you know…. Mandy…..Copa Cabana ….I write the songs….yadi yadi yada… You might be surprised at the kind of show he puts on… nowadays. and Yes, I’m a 52 [...]
Achievements
Life after the big one
Today was my first real walk since the Portland marathon ..I did my usual 5 mile loop across the bridge and the legs handled it better than I thought they would. It felt good to get outside again and walk without the fear of cramps for a change. It felt especially good to get back [...]
Inspiration
I don’t call em amazing athletes for nothing
Special congrats are in order for ……. My ultra friend Rick G , aka 365meYesterday, Rick ran 50 miles like it was nothing. This guy is amazing. My racewalking coherts, Brandon and Rachael, are racewalking 13 miles at the San Jose Rock ‘n Roll half marathon . (one of 3 half marathons that they’re doing [...]
Asthma
Excuse my whining
OK, I know I didn’t do my body any favors by walking a 9 hour marathon, but I really haven’t felt right since my 20 mile LSDs back in August. I don’t think my lungs have ever fully recovered from that bout which is making my attempts at racewalking, frustrating at best. Racewalking is what [...]
Asthma
Portland 2006
Can you tell by the expression on my face ?YES…. I finished my first full marathon ……and it only took me 9 hours !! (8:50:56 to be exact)Can you imagine that ? Nine Hours !!! Heck, I did my last 1/2 marathon in 2:52 . Multiply that by 2 …should equal 6 hours tops! not [...]
Achievements
On a wing and a prayer
Just got back from Portland and I didn’t want to leave everyone hanging. So, for those of you waiting on the edge of your seats, the answer is YES……….. I finished my first marathon A few more details after I get some sleep. Thanks
