day 1

It goes in for bone marrow testing-to see if/how far the disease spread. Kind'a a moot point: once it's in the liver it's over. Now, bear in mind, there's still no confidentiality release signed giving permission for me to get any information. STILL think I exaggerate?

St.Francis this am. Getting tough. Why? New shoes. Hadda retire both pairs-the daily Asics and race New Balances. Why? Worn to shit. And of course, being worn to shit AND new models replacing tried and true faves, the normal runner is periodically screwed. So, trying dif pairs. TOUGH on the back and knees, but my old Adidas Adistar Controls are @ the ready for the nyc half and The Marathon. Only one or two more uses left in them. For now, stumbled upon Merrils @ Dick's. No lace, nice. Built in ortho, also nice. But still, back ain't what it was.

Manana, volunteering @ the 3.5 challenge, then track work. By the time evening falls I'll be wiped, but after 2 cancellations last week, need the track before all progress disappears.