Training: I’m now ocean training in Bermuda. I swim offshore sometimes with Catherine in a kayak but at other times by myself. Regardless, I tow a bright orange kiddies’ floatation ring. This is in case of cramps, etc. However today, I tied water and food to it and set out alone for 5 hours.
This week I did swims of 2 hours, 2.5 hours, 4 hours and, today, 5 hours. While that looks good, it’s not good enough. I had hoped to do 6 hours today.
Health: The left shoulder is a problem again, now hurting during the swim as well as after. Catherine is treating it, and it helps, but the hours in the water set it back each day.
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Tuesday, June 24, 2008
5 Weeks to Go: Training & Health Update
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4 comments:
Dear Stanley,
I have been reading your posts. As always you are a great role model. Keep working on that shoulder. I know you will have a good swim when the time comes. Keep a strong heart.
Art
Dear Stanley,
You are truely inspirational. Keep it up and be a good patient for Mrs. Catherine, we all know how treating your family members can go! Thank you for continuing to motivate me to be a pro-active therapist!
Sincerely,
Lindsey Little (graduated USA April 2007)
As friends from your past(Navy PT in Oakland,CA, we are wishing you well in this endeavor. We have followed your career all these years, and it is because of your efforts that PT is where it is today. Congratulations and good wishes. Pat and Gary Hoggatt.
Hello,
I stumbled upon this blog by accident, and it's great that I have - this is a wonderful, brave and inspirational endeavor that very few would be strong enough to undertake. I wish you the best of luck.
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