And so it begins

Taupo Ironman sold out in a matter of days and I was lucky enough to get a slot.  The first thing I needed to do was sort out a problem that has plauged me for the past 3 years - chronic exertional compartment syndrome in my calves.  Simply put, it's where the muscle is trying to grow but is restricted by the fascia (sheath).  On the 14th of July I had the operation where my fascias were sliced.  The surgeon described my calf muscles as "Opening up like cooked sausages," the muscle burst out of the sheath.  So fingers crossed that I will be able to run freely, something I can't remember doing.