First off: I need to apologize to my faithful readers for the lack of posts lately. I am old enough to vaguely remember watching the Ed Sullivan Show.  One of my favorite acts as a kid on  the show were

The trick is to focus and keep moving.

the plate spinners.  Ya’ just don’t see plate-spinners like you used to. My life has been like those plate-spinners with lots and lots of plates in the air.

The good news is that I have been training like a madman to make up for lost time. The bad news is that a lot of things just don’t get done. Despite rumors to the contrary, I am given the same 24 hours that everyone else has.

I’ve all but given up on the idea of a taper before the race. A couple days rest before the race will have to suffice.

My health has improved and I feel like I am back to pre-kidney stone form.  I’ve actually managed to get some swimming in, but still expect to exit the water with the geriatric crowd.

At a point where I could use some words of encouragement.