The New Normal – Finding the line between giving up and acceptance
Following a remarkably lazy week, over the weekend I got my butt back on the training wagon, with 10 miles on Saturday up at Heil […]
I need new shoes – Topo Terraventure review
In a previous post I mentioned my addiction to Pearl Izumi running shoes. It is kind of a problem. Last fall I received some devastating […]
Brain Injury and Near infrared light therapy
Today marked my 30th hyperbaric oxygen treatment session. It was also my 3rd near infrared light therapy session. Dr. Stapleton and I discussed all sorts […]
Fighting the Fatigue – Exercise and TBI
Before Christmas I had an interesting chat with a fellow patient after my hyperbaric oxygen session. We were discussing exercise and he was saying that […]
My Brain Injury Story
Once upon a time, in a world that seems far far away, I was a practicing veterinarian that enjoyed trail running, road cycling, hiking, backpacking […]
Bah Humbug – Holidays with TBI
‘Tis the season for overstimulation. This time of year can be brutal for people with TBI. All the lights, music, decorations, and social gatherings can be challenging. It is supposed to be a time of year full of excitement and happiness, and instead there is dread, fear, and a sense of isolation.
Under the Sea – Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Ahhh the ocean; I can almost smell the salty air, feel the sand between my toes, and taste that margarita…almost. I’ve been below sea level […]
Turbulence – McDowell Frenzy 50K
The last month has been rough. Really rough. I had some days that made me feel like I hadn’t taken a single step forward in the last year. I was back to not being able to drive at all….
O’Dark-thirty – What do I do after 100 miles?
It has been a little over 5 weeks since RRR 100, and I’m back on the training wagon. My sprained ankle came around quickly, and […]
Run Rabbit Run 100 miler – Clear and cold with a chance for bonus miles
We did it, a 100-mile run…well technically it was a lot of hiking, and it was more like 105 miles or maybe 108, because why […]