Off to Sonoma

We leave tomorrow morning, early. Early enough to beat the LA morning traffic and early enough that we'll make it through the SF Bay Area afternoon traffic, too.

Basta went to see the kinesiologist for his plantar fasciitis. The guy said there is a lot of scar tissue in there and just rest won't cure it. He's done 3 sessions of deep-tissue massage on his feet and legs. The results are dramatic. Less pain with hope of healing. He recommends ice after every run and stretching exercises. Far, far better than the doctor's recommenation to stop running, have a cortisone shot and take naproxin for two weeks. Why oh why are they so stupid? There's a place for drugs and surgery, certainly, but it's not the answer for everything.

So the bike is ready, the foot is better, the fires have diminished and the air might be a little clearer up there. Forecast is for a high of 86F (30C). Hot but not as hot as it can often get up there. Water temp is right on the edge of wetsuits being allowed.

No idea on the forecast time now. He did Oceanside in just under 6:30. That was a cold water swim and a cool day. This will be a warm swim and a hot day. He's using the same bike. His swimming has improved somewhat and he's that much more fit from continued training. But the heat really slows a person down. So who knows if he'll post a better time.

We'll have a good weekend regardless.