Ironman Louisville : Official Thread (Page 40)

Was just diagnosed with a stress fracture in my foot yesterday.  No running for 4 weeks.  DR said I can ride as long as there is no pain or swelling.  It may screw up things for my HIM in the middle of July, but my coach said I should be fine for IMKY.  He is adjusting my plan with water running.

i can't make it to Louisville the 20th.  Have a work dinner/awards thing.  I will look for you this weekend!  I'm tall & have red/blonde hair. Look for me.

It's breaking my heart but I'm gonna have to withdraw from Ironman Louisville 2009.  In the back of my mind I keep trying to rationalize how I can still do the race....but I know it would be foolish to try to force the race this year and risk re-injuring my neck or worse.  I'll heal up and I'll do more triathlons but...well, there's not much else I can say.  I'm really sorry.  I feel like I've let my fellow IMKY/BTers down. 

All my life I have been blessed with good health and I did triathlons injury free for 12 years so it has been very humbling for me to be injured and recognize my own vulnerability.  I have always been somewhat intolerant of weakness/sickness/injury and so maybe this was God's way of developing some empathy in me.  I'm a big, tough 6'3"/275 man but I have a new respect for the fragility of my body. 

Several people have suggested I go to Louisville and volunteer.  I just can't.   I have nothing against volunteering....just not this year for this race.  I can't explain it, but I just can't.  I hope you understand.  Better quit before eyes overflow... 

I'll be back next season.  Like someone once said, "You won't see me down.  I'm either up or I'm getting up!"

~Mike

Sorry to hear the bad news, but sounds like you are making a smart decision.

I'm so sorry Mike.  You've been a great motivator and will be missed on race day. Now, go and HEAL!

Mike - so sorry to hear about your decision.  As bad as I want to see the day glow shirt out there on the run, I think you are making the correct decision.  You need to give your body time to fully recover.  I know I will think about you while I'm out there.   Your motivation will encourge me to push myself.  I also understand you not being up to volunteering at this race this year.  It would be too emotional and painful.  You will be missed!!!!  Recover.  I want to see you at another race.  :-)

AWESOME...I'm game for any color...

Hope everyone's training is going well!!

I want a shirt!!! Can we do a different color this year?

Im in!