Joe is doing really well… had a follow-up visit
with the doctor, got his Epi Pen, meds and so forth and is taking a few days off of training… his spirits are doing well too!.... here are some clips for the week so far.. somehow non drama may not be in our vocabulary.Monday, July 20th
On Monday night, my sports massage therapist guy taped my shin and leg with some sort of Japanese voodoo sh-t.. it's blue and pink tape following the line of the muscles.. suppose to help me with my shin problem... I have to leave this tape stuff on for three days even while training and bathing.. it's breathable material it's kinda cool.. I had to look it up, here is the info.. does this mean I will be an Olympian now>?
Kinesio Tex Gold Tape, Worn by athletes at the 2008 Beijing Olympics! Relied upon by athletes at every level, Kinesio Tape has become a staple in the world of Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine. Kinesio Taping® supports muscles and improves circulation without impeding your range of motion. That’s why professional athletes rely Kinesio to perform their best at all events including the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Kinesio Taping® is also commonly used in the acute stage of rehabilitation to help prevent overuse or over-contraction and to assist in facilitating lymph flow for an entire 24 hour period. Correctional techniques include mechanical, lymphatic, ligament/tendon, fascia, space and functional. Kinesio Tex® Tape can be used in conjunction with other therapies, including cryotherapy, hydrotherapy, massage therapy, and electrical stimulation.http://www.kinesiotaping.com/about-us.php
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Tuesday, July 21st
Hairy Gorilla Half Marathon
Note from Wendy to Joe:
"OOOH PLEASE CAN WE DO THIS ONE!!!! We can bring your EPI PEN.. it's only about a 5 hour drive north and its on a Sunday, October 25th so no miss work..we could drive up Saturday stay in a cheap hotel run the race and then drive back on that Sunday no problem.. PLEASE it has such a cool finisher medal
."http://www.albanyrunningexchange.org/hgh/index.php?view=gen_info
Note from website: your enjoyment is our number one goal. Be prepared for:- Costumed volunteers- Running through the ARE's own version of a graveyard- Parts of the course will be decorated in the spirit of Halloween- An eat-till-you-drop cook-out following the race- Special Categories
TRAINING TIPS: Be sure to run between now and the event.
7. Be sure to run on trails between now and the event.
6. Wear good trail shoes that offer mucho stability.
5. Come to ARE group runs.
4. If you live far away, fly to ARE group runs.
3. Join a Yoga class.
2. Get in touch with your inner gorilla.
1. Enjoy life!
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Wednesday, July 22nd
I entered us into a contest.. (yeah that's our pic in the middle there in the kayaks... I hope we win.. could use $500 dollars shopping spree:
OH and WOW… very surreal.. just REALIZED that the start of our marathon on September 13th.. you know the marathon we have been training for so I can try and qualify for Boston.. well the start is at Lehigh Hospital.. the same hospital Joe was just at!!!..... That’s kinda .. I don’t know.. .. like weird?
Lehigh Valley Health Network Marathon for ViaSunday, September 13, 2009 from Allentown thru Bethlehem to Easton
http://www.vianet.org/events/marathon/index.shtml
FORTHCOMING…..
Saturday, July 25th
Denise, Joe, and I will be doing the Dream Lancaster 100 Mile Bike ride in Lancaster on Saturday. Joe and I did this last year and somehow convinced our friend Denise to do it with us this year. What a sucker she is.. oops... bets are placed she won't be our friend after this ride
Bicycle Tours for Dream Ride-Lancaster10-100 Miles Our bicycle tours will take you through the rolling countryside of Western and Northwestern Lancaster County with continuous views of preserved farmland, some covered bridges and the less traveled country roads.
Here is elevation chart..
Joe did say Doctor cleared him for event… I think....
Sunday, July 26th
I will be participating in the Keystone State Games in York.. Its a track meet...I had signed up for a few events but may only do one or two of them.. even I think I am getting a bit obsessive..
11am (3000m)
1pm javelin
2pm 1500
3pm 400
3:50 800
****afterwards have to head home to pick up the dog, cat, bikes, and kayaks…. trailer the MTB bikes on back, regular bikes INSIDE truck, plus the cat and dog inside, kayaks on top.. thus when I get to the beach I will stop and pick up camper, move the bike rack and MTB bikes inside the camper and hook up camper take to camp site… poor truck.
THEN ITS VACATION!!!!!!!
