The off-season

Today was to be my final race of the season, the California International Marathon relay. Unfortunately, I was diagnosed with a hernia on Tuesday and have been advised not to run. It started as a strained groin muscle several weeks ago and two weeks ago manifested into a small lump on my right side.

I will have to go in for surgery at some point. Although I could theoretically hold off on it, I want to get it done as soon as possible. I've become too accustomed to my new, active lifestyle to sit around waiting for an operation. I want to run, I want to dance, I want to live life with a full, unbridled joie de vivre. Next season is just around the corner and some place, somewhere lies a finish line with my name on it.

This will be my final blog entry for 2006. Thanks for all your support – I look forward to 2007!