Indonesia-Antarctica-42K

Indonesia Antarctic 42K (English)

Dear friends.

 

It is my intention to participate in the next edition of the Antarctic Ice Marathon on November 24, 2016. Previously I have run marathons in 6 continents and running this one in Antarctica I would enter ¨The 7 Continents Marathon Club¨, reserved for runners who have completed the 26.2 miles in each of the 7 continents.

 

Through this event I would like to raise awareness and funds for two Spanish NGOs that are doing an extraordinary job in Indonesia. In the section ¨Solidarity Project¨ of this Website

 

http://indonesiantarctic42k.com/

 

you can learn about the wonderful job being done by the Harapan Project and the Kupu-Kupu Foundation.

 

I am admired by the initiatives of Carlos Ferrándiz and Begoña López, the founders of these NGOs, who one day decided to take a radical turn in their lives to make a difference helping others. And for that mission they need our financial support. I hope that together we can give them a hand. I am not asking for big donations, but many small donations become something important that will go to the right hands. Thank you Carlos and Begoña for your dedication and thanks friends for your donations!

Not the best news ☹

Today I got an ultrasound test of my right Achilles tendon that has been bothering me since last Christmas. This is the result:

 

¨High Resolution of right Achilles tendon:

 

The skin out line was normal in appearance, a focal hypoechoic bulging was noted on the posterior aspect of Achilles insertion tendon with small hypoechoic cleft measuring +/- 2.1 mm only and a hyperechoic structure measuring +/- 5.9 x 3.6 mm in size.

No sign of fluid collection can be seen on the retro calcaneus bursae.

 

Impression:

Calcific Achilles insertion tendinosis with suggestive of small intra substance tear: measuring +/- 2.1 mm only

 

Suggestion: Confirmation with Achilles MRI¨