Jeremy and I are incredibly fortunate. We have wonderful family and friends. More than anything else (i.e. the piles of cash we have on hand, our 3 Hummers, and my ability to find parking spots downtown), we have been blessed with people who love us.
That's all. I just wanted everyone to know that. :)
Friday, October 31, 2008
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
I'm Converting!
That's right! I'm converting from Brooks running shoes to Mizunos!
My right knee has been incredibly sore, stiff, and angry since my weekly running mileage increased. Trips to the doctor are rare for me, but I went last Tuesday. Based on the location of my pain, the doctor thought I might have a meniscus tear. To determine the source of the pain, I had an MRI done. I put the marathon training on hold until the doc told me what was happening.
At this morning's follow-up appointment I got the green light to continue training. My meniscus is healthy and there is no sign of arthritis! Hooray! Apparently, I've got PES tendonitis. My tendons looked really inflamed on the MRI, so I can expect more discomfort, but the injury won't lead to permanent damage.
After work I got some new running shoes, which I'd been meaning to get for awhile. As it turns out, I was wearing the wrong running shoes; Brooks are for people with flat feet which, according to the guy who initially fitted me for the shoes, I had. My feet actually have pretty high arches and the woman who helped me at the shoe store today put some Mizunos on me. They felt so much more supportive and should contribute to a more stable healthy stride.
So, onward I go. I've lost some training time, but at least I can keep at it.
My right knee has been incredibly sore, stiff, and angry since my weekly running mileage increased. Trips to the doctor are rare for me, but I went last Tuesday. Based on the location of my pain, the doctor thought I might have a meniscus tear. To determine the source of the pain, I had an MRI done. I put the marathon training on hold until the doc told me what was happening.
At this morning's follow-up appointment I got the green light to continue training. My meniscus is healthy and there is no sign of arthritis! Hooray! Apparently, I've got PES tendonitis. My tendons looked really inflamed on the MRI, so I can expect more discomfort, but the injury won't lead to permanent damage.
After work I got some new running shoes, which I'd been meaning to get for awhile. As it turns out, I was wearing the wrong running shoes; Brooks are for people with flat feet which, according to the guy who initially fitted me for the shoes, I had. My feet actually have pretty high arches and the woman who helped me at the shoe store today put some Mizunos on me. They felt so much more supportive and should contribute to a more stable healthy stride.
So, onward I go. I've lost some training time, but at least I can keep at it.
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Telemarketers
This evening I returned from a failed attempt at a run (topic of next post) and started cooking dinner. A telemarketer called to inform us of our selection as recipients of a free vacation. Keeping her on the phone long enough to google the business she named as the prize's sponsor, I stumbled across a slew of Trip Advisor reviews for this "travel club". I guess one of the strategies employed by the telemarketers is relentless phone calls (shocking, I know) while they try to lure you into attending a membership presentation. Not surprisingly, the whole thing is a high-pressure scam, but one of the reviews made me laugh aloud. I felt compelled to share part of it here:
Well, they called to remind me of my appointment today. I could hardly contain my excitement. They were going to have refreshments and everything: different kinds of cookies and the choice of juice, coffee, or tea. I picked juice, then I thought about it for a while then changed it to coffee. It took me at least 5 minutes to decide but the lady on the phone was very patent and waited while I weighed the pros and cons of each choice. I finally decided on cookies and coffee. Too bad I had no intention of showing up.
About eight tonight I got a call from that all too familiar toll free number. As soon as I answered the phone, I asked them what happened and why were they so hard to find. I told them I could make it tomorrow night and they needed to make sure to call me and remind me. I spent the next 15 minutes reconfirming the free travel package and the free gas. I told her I would only except cash since I don't trust banks cause they help fund terrorism and I wanted the $300 to be paid in $20 bills. Apparently I can only get coupons but that won't stop me from insisting on cash. About 10 minutes later after going over the entire package again, I thanked her for her time, promised to be on time, and told her I would be bringing the kids! heh heh. As she was frantically saying, "No No, you can't bring......" I casually hung up. I'm actually looking forward to talking to her tomorrow. My wife thinks it's a sickness and that I need to get a hobby. Opinions vary.
Well, they called to remind me of my appointment today. I could hardly contain my excitement. They were going to have refreshments and everything: different kinds of cookies and the choice of juice, coffee, or tea. I picked juice, then I thought about it for a while then changed it to coffee. It took me at least 5 minutes to decide but the lady on the phone was very patent and waited while I weighed the pros and cons of each choice. I finally decided on cookies and coffee. Too bad I had no intention of showing up.
About eight tonight I got a call from that all too familiar toll free number. As soon as I answered the phone, I asked them what happened and why were they so hard to find. I told them I could make it tomorrow night and they needed to make sure to call me and remind me. I spent the next 15 minutes reconfirming the free travel package and the free gas. I told her I would only except cash since I don't trust banks cause they help fund terrorism and I wanted the $300 to be paid in $20 bills. Apparently I can only get coupons but that won't stop me from insisting on cash. About 10 minutes later after going over the entire package again, I thanked her for her time, promised to be on time, and told her I would be bringing the kids! heh heh. As she was frantically saying, "No No, you can't bring......" I casually hung up. I'm actually looking forward to talking to her tomorrow. My wife thinks it's a sickness and that I need to get a hobby. Opinions vary.
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