After several days of playing the race back in my head I have to say that I AM VERY LUCKY to be able to participate and complete the event.
Since the accident on June 22nd it has been a battle to get back to form and shake out both the internal and external injuries. But getting to cross that finish line last weekend it was a sensational feeling!
It was a tremendous feeling to overcome the last several weeks and despite the stomach cramps my soul was dancing because I was able to finish.
Now, clearly something I consumed between the start of the race and the start of the run did not sit well with me.
I have a number of guesses as to what it could have caused the issue but I can't be sure... Also, I DID NOT DO ENOUGH and LONG ENOUGH BRICKS...
If you listen to me at all please listen two things...
1) Get your CLOT BUSTER StopTheClot polka-dots to CELEBRATE ALL BLOOD CLOT SURVIVORS and TO SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT BLOOD CLOTS and BLOOD CLOTTING DISORDERS.
2) When you are training for triathlons make sure you do ENOUGH BRICK WORKOUTS to get your body ready!
This season has been up and down but outside of more "bricks" I would not change anything.
Being at the back of the race provided me the chance to extensively talk about the CLOT BUSTER StopTheClot polka-dots and why I was wearing my jersey.
LOVED THE OPPORTUNITY to spread the word and hopefully I said enough to get people to remember STOPTHECLOT.org
So, on we go.
Working on building in some more "bricks" as I have two more long races coming up. I am looking forward to them and hopefully see some more polka-dots out there racing with me!
Keep it at it!
Thanks for reading,
The Clot Buster
Roland, glad to see you've recovered from your injuries and that you fought through the issues during the race and made it to the finish line. Great accomplishment!
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