tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-131424543381329351.comments2012-02-04T02:54:47.436-08:00ChemSpidermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12619309311131629965noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-131424543381329351.post-55606912174094977412010-11-02T11:32:18.515-07:002010-11-02T11:32:18.515-07:00Nice to see that there is an organization out there that cares about the children most people often forget. http://www.facebook.com/SmileTrain smile train is one such organization.Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115639589750974681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-131424543381329351.post-39532414227257754772010-06-24T09:53:03.719-07:002010-06-24T09:53:03.719-07:00Thank you for this! I am also a Smile Train triathlete. My 6 year old daughter was born with cleft lip and palate, and as you can imagine, this race is close to my heart too! Maybe I&#39;ll get to meet you on Saturday or Sunday!<br /><br />-- Julianne WaltherJulianne Waltherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07807061445911047185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-131424543381329351.post-30861590423361401122010-01-18T17:55:42.892-08:002010-01-18T17:55:42.892-08:00Carlos..thanks for the best wishes. I am off crutches and only have a slight limp. I can&#39;t run yet for sure but I do intend to get on the bike tonight. WHat&#39;s your challenge? How far? If you use Nike Plus then maybe when I start again we can be virtual partners?<br />I will try. the elliptical at the gym tomorrow. Thanks for the recommendation! WIll definitely try it...I did so once before but preferred running but now..no choice. I think I will be fine as long as I take it easy. Thanks for the suggestion...will take it willinglyChemSpidermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12619309311131629965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-131424543381329351.post-82918102405564082842010-01-18T07:56:38.352-08:002010-01-18T07:56:38.352-08:00Hi Tony,<br />I just come across your new blog and I&#39;m very sorry to hear about your injury. I hope you&#39;ll have a speedy recovery!<br />This year I also planned a similar challenge but I managed to start it only today because of a very bad cold I&#39;ve been suffering since last 25th Dec :-( <br /><br />Might I suggest an alternative to the bike trainer? <br />A friend of mine (he was the middle distance track events manager of the Spanish athletics teams for the last 5 Oliypic Games. I believe he&#39;s still holding the same position) recommended me a few months ago to use the Elliptical Trainer (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elliptical_trainer) is as it&#39;s the ideal substitute for running because of its minimal impact. In fact, it&#39;s being used by many marathonians and proffesional athletes when they are injuried. Of course, only if the injury allows you to use it.<br /><br />Good luck!<br />CarlosCarlos Cobashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13500275318435740775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-131424543381329351.post-29457775655406423212010-01-10T23:49:33.793-08:002010-01-10T23:49:33.793-08:00I can only sympathise Antony: I recently twisted my ankle just walking downstairs at home and suffered for 8 weeks not being able to walk properly, using a stick and initially taking Ibuprofen then Co-Codamol. Beware of taking Ibuprofen for too long because of stomach irritation and, if necessary, get a proton pump inhibitor such as lansoprazole (Zoton Fast Tab) from your medic. Best Wishes, RobertRoberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06293505119867939840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-131424543381329351.post-3218755859885360892010-01-07T21:32:38.573-08:002010-01-07T21:32:38.573-08:00http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/legpainandinjuries/a/calf-strain.htmChemSpidermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12619309311131629965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-131424543381329351.post-65439668434673188592010-01-07T21:32:29.014-08:002010-01-07T21:32:29.014-08:00Based on the description here I have Grade 2 calf strain....ow.ChemSpidermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12619309311131629965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-131424543381329351.post-35937440250370369802010-01-05T09:07:27.415-08:002010-01-05T09:07:27.415-08:00Well, those of us who admire your professional work have a vested interest in your well being so run, Antony, run!hopeyjhttp://hopeyj.myopenid.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-131424543381329351.post-43801345591562082902010-01-04T23:55:26.216-08:002010-01-04T23:55:26.216-08:00Hello, Tony. <br />I wish that you will successfully run your 1000 miles. <br />Best wishes and<br />Happy New Year!Ilya Troitskiyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14737389469024533398noreply@blogger.com