2011: I CONTINUE IRONMAN WITH AN AAA STENT GRAFT
I asked my surgeon joe, if I could continue ironman
Joe said, "I'd go easy, if I were you." That was a call to apply my scientific approach to problem solving. I wasn't about to give up Ironman without a fight. So, I studied the problem.
Here's the stent that sits in my aorta today, since 2010
Could I safely do Ironman training, avoiding the risks of displacing my stent graft, which could kill me. Seemed like a science problem.
Life saved by the 2010 lake placid ironman
I suffered considerable foot burning during the 2010 Lake Placid Ironman (2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, 26.2-mile marathon). This, I discovered was due a huge aortic aneurysm (6.9 cm.). If it ruptured I'd be dead in minutes. So, I was treated by the UNC Endovascular Unit, with a stent graft.
To my surprise my book was appreciated!
I wrote a book on my journey
To My Delight I helped people
To My Delight I helped people
My first ebook, leaving much to be desired. But it was my first venture into writing non-science books and articles. On reflection, I think it would make a better audiobook. Once I'm over my CABG, I'll do that.
To My Delight I helped people
To My Delight I helped people
To My Delight I helped people
Click the image to read the review by Jim the Runner. My book also helped people with an AAA stent graft to return to running, as far away as New Zealand and Russia. This started my new career, writing books to help others.