By cyktrussell on 12/27/2008 10:41 AM

I’m going to keep it simple this spring.  First I’ll train for Boston and run it for fun.  I’ll run a basic, medium difficulty, Yasso 800 plan with some of my old favorite races. Then I’ll work some preliminary time on the bike in preparation for a trail bike ultra in the fall.  I’m also going to work on my core so I can get my upper body into shape and lose some weight.

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By gcattarin on 12/23/2008 11:04 AM

I was thrilled when Doctor Foot Doctor offered to supply pictures of my surgery, though I was admittedly a little apprehensive.  Fascinating or nauseating?  I’ve certainly received plenty of views on that question.  And better, I’ve heard that thanks to these pictures, my readership has extended to some interesting places!  Overall, The Surgery Show has been a great hit.

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By gcattarin on 12/22/2008 11:00 PM

Crutches stink.  If you’ve been on them, you know this.  If not, you don’t have a clue.  You think they’re great fun.  You grab your friend’s (hopefully when he’s sitting down) and hop across the room with glee.  But when you really can’t afford to drop weight on that busted and/or patched up lower appendage, you quickly learn the truth.

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By cyktrussell on 12/20/2008 3:22 PM

It’s a lot like running.

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By cyktrussell on 12/20/2008 3:20 PM

Never underestimate the restorative power of a good run in the woods.

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By cyktrussell on 12/20/2008 3:18 PM

There is a point where you transcend pain.  Your body and your mind is amazingly capable of this.  You just don’t know until you get to that point.  And then it happens. 

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By cyktrussell on 12/20/2008 3:15 PM

We had tremendous ice storms Thursday night.  The weather was such that the mist froze on the trees.  It was quite a scene.  Many people are still without power today, Monday.  Some are rumored to be out through Christmas.  The great trees of New England filled with ice and gave way with loud, rifle-shot cracks.  Large branches and tops of trees came cascadin Read More »

By Anthony on 12/19/2008 1:27 AM

“Does it hurt when you cough?’ asked the Pediatrician to my 4 year old son. “It hurts, but Daddy gives me the buckle and then I go to sleep” responded my son.

The glare was directed right at me. “Oh $hit” was my first thought.
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By gcattarin on 12/16/2008 11:21 PM

I can’t make this stuff up.  While my foot is still sheathed in bandages, resembling, as my co-workers put it, a huge wrapped up meatball grinder, while I still hobble on crutches, while I consciously yearn to run, my subconscious is at it as well.  I ran a marathon last night in 2:61.  Yeah, 2:61.  Dreams are like that.

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By Anthony on 12/10/2008 4:20 PM

With all the Cabinet appointments being announced, I am anxiously sitting by the phone awaiting Obama's call. I emailed the President-Elect and offered my services. I offered to become his ‘Secretary of Manly Toys’.  Do you think I have a chance? If he calls, I must serve my country, it will be my duty.

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