December started with a bang. The Rock n Roll Las Vegas Marathon. Las Vegas is always fun for a weekend. What happens in Vegas....
Well in terms of the race, I set another post ACL reconstruction PR. Now I need to work on getting back to sub 4 marathon. Perhaps at my next race, the RnR Arizona marathon on Jan 16th.
My Christmas was fun, again Vegas this time with the family. Now I'm getting ready to go to Miami for the Orange Bowl. My school Stanford finally made it to a big time BCS bowl. They're gonna beat Virginia Tech on Jan 3rd!
Finally in terms of my Ironman training, the biking and running is on target. I ran 20 miles yesterday. This morning was a nice 2 hr bike ride. The swimming is falling a little behind schedule. I've been distracted with the Holidays and going on trips. Also I've been focusing on my running, working on both speed and endurance. I'll try to get motivated for a swim session this evening, before leaving for Miami tomorrow.
Hi Alex,
ReplyDeleteI'm totally inspired by your blog. I signed up for Ironman Canada 2011 when I was in peak shape and had just finished running several marathons and then tore my ACL playing basketball only 2 weeks later. I am about 1 month post-op now and have been contemplating the possibility of being able to participate. A further complication for me is that I also tore my meniscus and had it repaired. I'm wondering if you had to recover from any other tears or if it was just your ACL.
Hi Margo,
ReplyDeleteI tore my ACL, MCL, and minor tear of meniscus when I had my ski accident in April 2009. After PT and alot of training, I was able to become an Ironman at Louisville in August 2010. Now I am signed up for 3 Ironman events in 2011. So you can do it, too. Keep the faith. Ironman is about IronWill. Good luck.