Due to the injuries I sustained after doe v. auto, I have had to suspend my plans to swim the Straits this year. The damage to my neck has caused intractable pain, and serious weakness in my arms. I just cannot do it. Not this year. It has been a difficult and painful decision. I made this decision when cranking out a mere 1000 meters became painful. It wasn't easy. I have had a lot of support, from a lot of great people.
The up-side: After my neck issue is solved via physical therapy or possibly surgery, I will be able to begin again. So. After I make a decision about the best way to proceed, after I consult with a neurosurgeon in February, I can begin to train again.
So. The Mackinac Straits swim will just be postponed until the summer of 2016. And then...as Diana Nyad would say: ONWARD!
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