Brian - A 3:15 marathon is very impressive. I was able to do a 3:38 at the NYC marathon a few years ago but the 23 minutes net difference is huge. Since I had my ACL replaced along with some meniscus repair earlier this year at a lacrosse game , I will not be doing any more marathons unless I want an artificial knee in ten years (according to my orthopedic Dr) . I do plan however on playing lacrosse again in February on the Dade Lacrosse team here in Miami.

Since Eric is much younger than you and I, we will have to see if he can beat the 3:15 benchmark. I also get the feeling that he can more than handle himself in the weight room as well.

Being able to hold a plank for 13 minutes tells us all about your fortitude.

Just to remember how lucky we all are, below is a link to the last article written by the late Christopher Hitchens who just passed away from Esophagus cancer yesterday.

http://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2012/01/hitchens-201201

50 yr old, male
SCC of Lymph node right side of neck - 6/30/11
Biopsy: 8/23/2011
MND Right side- 9/19/2011 - 18 nodes - 17 clear
T1N1M0 source on right tonsil tissue
HPV+
IMRT 33 sessions started 10/18/11. Finished 12/5/11
No Chemo