Two years ago, as many of you know, I suffered a ”hip fracture” " after a bike accident while training for the New York City Triathlon. One year ago, I had the 14 inch titanium rod that was implanted in my upper leg bone removed. As a consequence, at last year’s 2007 Mighty Hamptons Triathlon in Sag Harbor, Long Island, I was a spectator, walking painfully with a cane. It took all my energy to traverse the race transition area after the finish to congratulate my friends and family members who completed the race.
Although it was my fond wish to participate in another Triathlon, I had no idea at that time if my leg would heal completely. This Sunday, at age 55, I completed the Mighty Hamptons Triathlon 2008, in a stunning vindication of the powers that God and Nature grant us for recuperation.
What is a triathlon? This emerging sport was featured for only the second time in this year’s Beijing Olympics. It involves a 0.9-mile swim, followed by a 24 mile bike ride, and culminates in a 6 mile run.
Since my first Olympic distance triathlon in 1990, I’ve done several, including the 2005 Mighty Hamptons Triathlon in which, at 52, I equaled my personal best time established when I was 39.
Sunday was a milestone in my recovery, as I returned to Sag Harbor to join hundreds of professional and amateur athletes. At times, the rain threatened to deluge us, but we slogged on and I crossed the finish line to the congratulations of my three speedier 30-something weekend houseguests. It was great to be back in the game!
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