03/17/2026
A very special celebration of my birthday today, as I recall what turned out to be an unforgettable day at the TOKYO Marathon two weeks ago. My heart is overflowing with pure gratitude, for so many awesome people I have the fortune to call family and friends, for the blessing and priceless gift of health, and for the means to be able to pursue passion and adventures like this one, throughout our beautiful and amazing planet.
I also want to dedicate this post to the doctor who saw me in mid-December, a couple of days after I suffered a fracture on my right foot. Without asking any questions or knowing anything about me or my history, he was very short and dismissive with his reply when I asked him approximately how long he thought it would be before I could return to running. His short, snap reply: “Oh, there will be NO RUNNING for at least four months; maybe more”. Thankfully, I have been around long enough and have learned from so many great people in my life about this sport to know that while there are never any guarantees about injuries and rehabilitations, he was way off in his assessment. And for that, I am also thankful because I must admit---his response added a layer to my motivation to do everything within my power (as if I needed another one) to be smart and disciplined and rehabilitate my injury properly, fully, and as quickly as possible. So there you have it, doc. Next time, be better. Ask questions, and make a true effort at understanding each and every patient that you work with; NONE OF US are the same.
🫶🏽🏃🏻♂️💯🥳
