January 2018: 2018 was not a good running year, only 4 short races and back pain due to the posture of my right shoulder. After the surgery to install the prosthesis (see the pic), for long time I didn't succeed in maintaining both the shoulders on the same level, so the right arm was always lower than the other.
At last now the things go better and I can run faster and longer. Unfortunately I cannot swim anymore because the movement of the injured arm is limited.
However in January I have alternated runs and long walks. The running workouts were 14 for a total of 147,5 km (91,6 ml). A short distance, I know, but not so bad if compared with the mileage of the latest months (oct 120,5 km - nov 117,5 km and dec 84,6 km).
January 1997: And now a jump in the past for beautiful memories: on jan. 12, 1997 I ran the "Corri per il Borgo" (Run through the Village) a 5,5 km race. My finishing time was 23:22 but for me the distance was longer because, for a mistake, I ran on a wrong way and I had to come back. Despite that I was 6th of 50 in my age group.
In the second pic (from a local newspaper) you can see my running team at that time. Now 3 of those runners are running in heaven.
HAPPY RUNNING
4 short races is better than no races! That is quite a piece of hardware in your shoulder. Your weather sounds terrible. Similar to Chicago. It's been a tough winter. You've retired from the Coast Guard! Enjoy! Good to see you back blogging. :)
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