Best of luck Brad.

That's the best option, I hope to get the shot Richard. I'm so ready to get back at it.

Get a epidural spinal cortisone shot and get back at it. Had this last year in C-5. All gone.

MRI shows spinal stenosis C-3, C-4 some of you masters may know what this is; it come from getting older. I see a specialist tomorrow; going to get this corrected, and get "on the road again".

Appointment with chiropractor today, talk about decompression we might do it after an MRI tomorrow. I'm getting better; so the Dr. lectured me harshly to be patient, and not to run. He could see it in my eyes, and here it in my words that I was impatient.

Kansas City; Thanks Kat, I'll look into it.

I recommend decompression also, along with chiropractic...know of someone in San Jose...where do you live?

You're right Richard; and I have, he was a champion pole vaulter, he's tough, demanding, and insistent on what to do, and not to do!

Brad, find a good sports chiropractor. One who works with athletes. It can make all the difference. Been there. Done that.

I'm not asking for sympathy, just wanted some of you to know. This was March 20th a few days before I lost my good health. Two days after getting home from Hawaii I woke up with pain in my back so bad I couldn't take a deep breath, or sleep in a bed. It's a pinched nerve, the Drs are telling me I can walk (it hurts), but not to run. I was having a good start to the new year, and I hope to be back ASAP. Stay strong, and I hope we find pleasure, and satisfaction in every run, and race. Sorry for the downer, but I needed to tell someone that would understand. This column says personal updates, and comments, so let's me have it.