“You need to lower your expectations.”

Yeah. That’s what Dr. Proctor said last week. Now, before you get all up in arms about how much of an asshole he is (because he’s not), understand that this comment was in response to my mentioning that I may have plans to run 30 miles for my 30th birthday. Of course, I only brought this up to drive home the point that I’m not just looking to walk. I’m looking to run, climb, jump, karate kick a tree stump and all the rest. Big talk from a guy that still doesn’t leave the house with at least one crutch, but while I have been called fragile by more than a few, I don’t plan on adding unmotivated or permanently disabled to the list. Furthermore, I wonder if Dr. Proctor, who like Dr. Karch is a US Ski and Snowboard Team Physician, may have been utilizing some reverse psychology. Surely he’s got some idea how serious a lad like myself is about recovery. Could it be that his professional opinion really is that I simply need more wood on the fire - that “the little chef that could” pampering I may be used to has run its course and that now its time for some good old fashioned competitive drive? Well, whatever the case, I’d like to take this opportunity to publicly thank you Dr. Proctor. You’ve given me something to shoot for. Guess who’s still got plans to be running a year from now and guess who’s gonna get a rad signed photo of someone doing it?

Some recent accomplishments:
2 TR redpoints of Slough of Despair 5.12a in one day
Balancing on the bad leg for more than a few seconds
Multiple mile+ hikes on my feet
Dolphin kicking a single 25 on one breath.

And if all fails - I’ll just buy a singlet and move into the shed to pursue something truly worthwhile.