Here's to breaking 20 for 5k (à la EddyLee)

push on, my man. do what you can do.

I know you're busy with your new job at the hospice (haha), but it's great to see you are still getting your miles in! You're a huge inspiration, and the very definition of living with grace. Thank you for sharing this small part of your life with us.

Nice work CG! Praying for you and your family.

Went and bought some new Nike's today along with compression socks. Think it may help with ankle pain. They are 12.5 Zoom Vomero 7+. We'll see how they go. The steroids I am on have made me gain a TON of weight and, that, plus the inactivity and bone cancer, makes me reluctant to walk in older shoes. We'll see how it goes. Hopefully I can start getting my 2-3 miles a day in again.

^^^^^ : ) What an attitude Will!

That's the spirit, man! Wear these new ones out and need replacements too.

Way to go, CG! You are a true testament to the human spirit!

I have yet to actually walk in them. Maybe today. I've been using a steroid. Got on the scale today: 199.6. Whoa nellie. Gotta turn that horse around. So, I'll start my 2 miles a day. 200 ain't cool for me.

Thanks for the continued prayers all. We have been able to complete a lot of paperwork tying up loose ends. Title transfers, letters for kids, books, etc. I am ready, if it were to come, to let go and move forward. Thanks to my family and friends I have been able to prepare for this. Without them there is no way I would have every hand that has helped me prepare for this. I still am filming videos for my kids, and, doing some nice pieces, but, we are trying to arrange a living funeral. This way, people who want to speak and/or share how I have touched them, can find closure, and, share words they feel a need to share. We want to do this while I am still alive because it really is a previous event. Part of my is weirded-out about people from my past life (as a runner) seeing me now. I walk with a limp, slowly, shuffling and broken. My gait, and, amble are signs of my brokenness. And, yet, I still am standing. Every day I thank God for letting me continue to live. Yesterday morning's scare really freaked me out more than any so far. Had I not prepared me for death, I would never be able to get in the car. It's a weird thought. I am not giving up by any means. I just want to be sure folks know I am not giving up. Just moving forward.

blessings to you. and thank you for sharing your struggles in this thread. you and eddy lee will not stop...

You continue to amaze me

the cancer guy wrote:

I walk with a limp, slowly, shuffling and broken. My gait and amble are signs of my brokenness. And, yet, I still am standing. Every day I thank God for letting me continue to live.

I'll still praying. When I knelt down to pray this morning at the beginning of mass, you and your family were included.

Thanks for the inspiration. Broken but standing and filled with gratitude. Part of my prayers are gratitude to you for this seemingly mundane reminder of the nature of our existence.

One of the girls I coached once said this prayer, "Dear God, thank you for this beautiful life and forgive me if I don't appreciate it enough.

Your words are more than mundane. They are magnificent.

Please know that you are always in my prayers. I pray that you find peace - it seem that you have already- and that your grace and gratitude continue to touch the hearts of many both now and forever. Your spirit is both wise and evolved. Thank you, again, for gracing us with your personal story. God bless, CG.

Today I got in two miles: 2 miles for weekend. Ankles just hurt.

As for doc. I think switching was mainly a matter of trying to preserve my sanity. Mainly, if I can get help without getting abused, I am all for the times!

Thank you CG for sharing everything. You have given us far more than you will ever realize. Blessings to you and your family.

"Broken, but standing."

The mark of a true warrior. You have my absolute respect.

Today was rough. Lots of ups and downs lately. I went for a 2 mile walk with my dad, but, only got in 1. Took like 24 minutes. I was sitting at 160 bpm for 24 minute pace. Figure I'll be getting a transfusion tomorrow based on how I felt today.

the cancer guy wrote:

Today was rough. Lots of ups and downs lately. I went for a 2 mile walk with my dad, but, only got in 1. Took like 24 minutes. I was sitting at 160 bpm for 24 minute pace. Figure I'll be getting a transfusion tomorrow based on how I felt today.

You're awesome. Lots of respect for you.

Hey man! I haven't posted here yet, but I have been lurking for a while. You are one brave soul, keep fighting the good fight! Put some wear on those Nike's!