out of boston

Yep, thats right Ryan Hall will just have to go at this one on his own. I was more than ready to run a 3:10 marathon PR but I had an incident on 03-16 09 while riding my police bike. Yes I am a police bike instructor and yes I am a good rider but good riders crash too. The crash injured my left shoulder and I knew right away that something was wrong, not just becuase of the instant pain, I also heard something tear. I managed to make it back to the Police Department and was hoping for the best. That night pain and no sleep made the decision easy to go have it checked.
Within two days I was laying still for an MRI and the results were not good. Two nice tears and the need for surgery. What to do about Boston 21 days away. I began to get depressed about all of the preperation. 4 days a week in the pool 50-70 miles a week running, and two days a week in the saddle, weights, p90x, and now done for what? Several weeks, months $^%#&^$ and a few other choice words.

Tuesday was my surgical consult, and the decision was made to cancel Boston and have the surgery now, so maybe with some good luck, therapy and all the right prayers I will be ready for the Louisville IRONMAN on August 30...So I sit here medicated, arm in a tight body sling typing this with one hand . My surgery was yesturday at 7:30 and I do not wish this on anyone and feel for those who have been through this before. They said I was in there for 2 hours. There are photos but haven't seen them yet. After being wheeled in the OR, I remember talking about missing the Boston marathon to someone and then the lights went out.

Waking up was tough I just wanted to stay but it felt as though they wanted to kick me out. The nurse kept coming in and waking me up. After awhile I was able to focus enough to get up and get out of there. How rough are the roads here in Bloomington/ Normal,Mclean County and Heyworth, holy #$%^. They really suck. I feel all of the bumps. I also have great respect for those who are unfortunate enough to go through life with a disability. Its the stuff like getting dressed, eating, buckling your seat belt and going to the bathroom, WOW. Good thing its my left shoulder.

Recovery and rest. I will be doing nothing for several weeks and then I hope to start some therapy to get me back to where I was. The goal now is to focus on whats 157 days out. Even if I have swim with my right arm only I will be in Louisville.

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