Wow, have I got a lot of news.

1) had a bad bike crash after my last post.

2) the race is in like 4 days.

3) I’ve raised almost $8,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

4) I’M GONNA BE A FREAKIN’ DAD!!

Yeah, that’s what happens when you dont post more than once a month huh?  Well I’ll summarize the triathlon-related stuff so I can get to the baby-daddy news.

1) So I totally crashed while going at least 20 miles an hour in Rock Creek Park at a group ride several weeks ago.  I can only blame stupidity. I wasn’t paying attention and got too close to the curb and went flying. Locked into the shoes/pedals too.  I was nervous for a couple weeks that my chances at completing the tri were shot.  Fortunately, I found a top sports massage therapist in the area who DONATED several vigorous sessions to my cause.  His name is Terrel Hale and I can’t thank him enough.  The injury really slowed down my training, but I’m going to be fine and will be able to compete this Sunday without a problem.  I am still a little nervous about the run, but am hoping the adrenaline and some advil will help me out.

2) I can’t believe it’s finally here. I tend to doubt myself, but honestly- I am ready.  I have seen the biggest improvement in swimming.  The scariest part will be in the beginning, when everyone is thrashing about in the water to get their spot.  I have no doubt I can finish that mile, I just hope I dont get my teeth knocked out- or do the same to someone else.  The bike should be okay.  The course is flat as a pancake.  I admit I have had nightmares about getting a flat tire.  At least I know how to change it.

3) Fundraising. WOW, you people are AMAZING!  Thank you for all your support along the way.  I could NOT have done this without you.  It’s going to make finishing even more emotional – I dont know what it’s going to feel like to cross that finish line.  But thinking about my journey, your support, and what the LLS stands for – I hope I can handle it all.  I just wish you could all be there with me.  Know that you’ll be with me in spirit though.  I’ll especially be thinking of my own personal honored teammates – Scott Jochim and Tom Diesing.  Fellow Omahans and leukemia and lymphoma survivor buddies of mine I’ll be racing in honor of as well.

4) OKAY, this deserves a separate posting.