September 10th, Saturday, 7:00 p.m.

2 new State Titles.   Yahoo!!

Well, all went as planned at the NJ Senior Games today.  I managed to  struggle my way to a first-place finish in both the 800m and 1500m races. The weather was Torrid; my Achilles was screaming; but I willed my way through two races in fairly decent times and captured both titles.  The only warm-up  I was able to do was leg swings, as my Achilles tendon started aching from the first step I took to jog.   I immediately made the decision  that warm- up had to be and non-impact event.  I felt aerobically sound through both races, and my legs responded easily each time I called upon them. I still did the minimum to avoid any further tendon breakdown.  I could not be any happier with the outcome!  Now I have time to get healed and begin my eight month training program for the Nationals.  That is going to start with two weeks of biking, swimming and working in the fitness room on weights and core. I can hardly wait to get started!

I hope everybody stayed cool today and had an equally rewarding and satisfying day.