Category Archives: Dr. Laubenthal

Racing to stop diabetes: a 70.30 goal

Posted on December 6, 2012 by

Over the last few months I have mentioned that I plan on doing a half Ironman in 2013.  I am actually registered for two:  Raleigh on June 2 and Augusta on September 29.  I have also decided to devote my … Continue reading →

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Opportunity, a year later

Posted on September 9, 2012 by

Last summer after I tore my hamstring two people told me that I would find opportunities in my injury. I don’t remember who told me that but I can narrow it down to the likely candidates. A month after that … Continue reading →

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Measuring progress, gaining perspective

Posted on July 10, 2012 by

Progress can be measured in several ways.  Some of them involve numbers, charts, and standards or benchmarks while others involve accomplishments.  This morning I willingly faced a measure that involved a number – percent of body fat.  We had not … Continue reading →

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Part 2: A few more reflections

Posted on June 10, 2012 by

One of the things I have been thinking about since yesterday is something Kelli said to me.  (Kelli, if I don’t get it quite right feel free to correct me.)  In essence, she said race day is the fun part, … Continue reading →

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Full weight bearing … for real

Posted on January 16, 2012 by

Today started week 11 post-op. I have made some progress over the past few days.  This morning at physical therapy we finally decided that I can put away the crutches unless I really, really need them. That means that in … Continue reading →

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Week one: Road to recovery

Posted on November 14, 2011 by

It has been a week since surgery.  Last week was not a lot of fun.  I slept, didn’t feel great, was pretty sick most of Friday, and just felt lousy. I quit taking the pain medication and started feeling better … Continue reading →

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Ah, New York

Posted on October 30, 2011 by

I am in New York for my last meeting as member of the MLA International Bibliography committee. Getting here did not go quite as planned, thanks to the unexpected snowstorm on the East Coast. It took 17 hours to get … Continue reading →

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Not looking back

Posted on October 25, 2011 by

The last week or so Sam and I have been working on getting my heart rate up during my workouts. It is steadily climbing.  I had hit a bit of a plateau with my weight loss. My doctor and I … Continue reading →

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Step one: Collecting more coins

Posted on October 21, 2011 by

When I was considering going to ETSU to earn an M.A. in Storytelling, Joseph Sobol said it was like collecting coins. I already had three graduate degrees at the time so this was just another coin in my collection. I … Continue reading →

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Preparing

Posted on October 10, 2011 by

Surgery is scheduled for Tuesday, November 8th.  I am working on preparing before then. I have a number of things that need to be wrapped up at work before I am out for a month.  I am working on taking … Continue reading →

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