I'ts been about a month since I updated this blog. Like most of you, I've been busy this summer. I've been accepted into the chaplaincy program with the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care. Starting in September, each Thursday, I will be a volunteer chaplain at Beth Israel Hospital in NYC. Due to schedule conflicts with this program I have withdrawn from the Ironman Florida race in November. I continue to train but have shifted my race plans. I have registered to swim a 2.4 mile race in Colorado while I visit my family. In October I will be participating in Mountain Madness. This will be a 50k trail run in northern New Jersey. I will cover 31 miles of roots, rocks, etc. with 7000 of elevation gain/loss. I'll probably complete a 100 mile bike ride as a training exercise this fall. This way I will still follow through on my plans to complete a substantial distance in each of the three disciplines during this year.
I will be sharing my thoughts on these events and my experiences at Beth Israel as time passes.
Have a beautiful evening.
