by MJ Gasik | Apr 22, 2012 | Uncategorized
About 16 weeks post-surgery. I should be perfect. No such luck. Toe still bothers me. In my attempts to try and get it to calm down, I’ve been taping it up. Then what – my knee starts bothering me. I’m just falling apart! I refuse to accept this is...
by MJ Gasik | Mar 25, 2012 | Uncategorized
Lots and Lots and Lots going on. First off, Swim-A-Poolooza 2012 is now in the books. What an awesome event. I say this not just because I organize it, but because I see the smiles, emotions, laughter, bonding and all the working hard as hell for 3 hours and 30...
by MJ Gasik | Feb 9, 2012 | Uncategorized
Today is 6 weeks post-surgery. So here is a quick update on what’s been going on. Had the surgery, no problems. Was off pain meds within 48 hours. Like a perfect patient, I stayed on the couch with my foot elevated with ice wrapped around it for 7 days. I...
by MJ Gasik | Dec 6, 2011 | 2012, improvement, racing, surgery
Exactly one month ago yesterday I completed an Ironman. It was a great finish to the end of my 2011 season. It wasn’t just that Ironman, but Ironman Wisconsin was just about 8 weeks earlier. I was due for some much needed rest. I came home from Florida on a...
by MJ Gasik | Nov 9, 2011 | Ironman Florida Race Report 2011, Panama City Beach, race, Rev3, Team Trakkers, Team Tri Smart, Triathlon
Before I start with this report, I have a couple things to note. This was my 3rd time doing Ironman Florida. There’s definitely an advantage to knowing what the course is going to bring. This was also Ironman #10. In the weeks leading up to this race, I’ve...
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