Ernie Johnson diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

Darn Cancer.....This is the same diagnoses as Sonny...follicular, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, low-grade. Sonny did not receive treatment right away either. I pray the best for Ernie Johnson and his family! I must raise more money... quickly.



LYMPHOMA IN THE MEDIA
TNT’s Johnson has Lymphoma
http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/sports/hawks/stories/0223erniejr.html
By Steve Wyche
Ernie Johnson, TNT's NBA studio host and quick-witted moderator for broadcast partners Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith, admitted Wednesday that he has cancer. "The only reason I'm bringing my condition to your attention now is because the swelling of a lymph node near my left ear has become noticeable to viewers of TNT, and there have been questions asked," Johnson said in a statement issued by the network. "My plan is to work the rest of the NBA season and playoffs, go to the beach with my wife, Cheryl, and our four kids, and start a treatment regimen in late June, which will likely include chemotherapy. And then I'll go back to work." Johnson, an Emmy Award winner in his 16th year with TNT, plans to address his health and future tonight during TNT's weekly NBA broadcast. He declined an interview request through a network spokesman. Johnson said he was diagnosed more than two years ago with follicular, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, considered a non-aggressive, low-grade cancer. In conjunction with his doctors at Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Hospital, the cancer was monitored but treatment was postponed until it was deemed necessary, Johnson said. "Through all this time I have had no symptoms . . . have felt great . . . and still do to this day," said Johnson, who also hosts TNT's PGA golf coverage and TBS Network's college football studio show. Many of his colleagues at Atlanta-based Turner Sports knew of his health issue, but kept them private because of Johnson's wishes. However, those close to Johnson knew his condition could become noticeable and that public disclosure was a probability.

Week 18 of Ironman Training

Feb 6 – 12 is week 18 of Ironteam training and week #2 of the build pyramid and the key is to concentrate on lactate resistance.

What is this lactate threshhold and why should I care you say?

To quote: "The lactate threshold is the highest intensity that the body can recycle lactic acid as quickly as it is produced. Training with Lactate Threshold Intervals teaches the body to tolerate lactic acid and increases speed at this level."In order words, the higher the body's lactate resistence, the longer it can sustaina hard effort. This is critcal for any endurance athlete. This week focus on maximizing your effort in the key workouts.

My workouts for this week look like this:
Monday Rest Day (update blog, do laundry, go to bed early)
Tuesday AM 40 minutes of Core training, PM swim Master team 2500 yd
Wed: pool running after work (since I’m still not running on the ground)
Thursday: pool running or Master’s swimming after work
Friday: Bike indoor on my trainer 65 minutes, the EZ 15 minute run (or in my case a walk), then 15-20 minutes of stretching
Saturday: Bike 165 minutes (2 hrs, 45 mins), flat ground
Sunday: Swim/Run Swim 2200 yds/Run (or in my case either walk or pool run) 1 hr, 25 minutes.

I will be making adjustment according to how my leg is feeling.

Upcoming movie trailer "What it takes"

Here is a upcoming movie trailer for a documentary "What it takes" which follows 4 world class Ironman triathletes on their quest to capture the title of World Champion. It will give you a taste of what is required of an athlete training for Ironman.

http://boss.streamos.com/wmedia/ironman/317media/shawn/what_it_takes.wmv

Photos From Louie Tri.

Sunday Jan 22, 2006
Time: 8:00am













Getting instructions for the course including the swim route, which includes swimming around boats.


I even brought my foam roller and yogo mat to stretch before the start and after the finish.

[Above] The March of the Ironmen and women.....to the start of the event.

[Right] We're off and swimming.

Yep...that's me swimming and getting interviewed by Channel 2 news.!!!

[Below] Getting help taking off my wetsuit. I was so cold my hands and fingers couldn't pull off the wetsuit. During Ironman there is a "Stripper" who helps take off your clothes....no I mean wetsuit. In no other triathlon are you allowed any help with your removing your wetsuit.

[Right] After the longest transtition time known to man, I'm ready to ride, and can hopefully stay warm on the bike. (Notice the skill cap under the helmet, long pants, jacket, gloves). Last time I did a practice tri on Treasure Island, my hands were so cold I couldn't shift the gears on my bike, and couldn't feel my feet until the run. This time I put on plenty of clothes reminding myself this is just a practice, no more, no less. I'm not qualifying for Kona (Ironman World Championship).

[Left] Smiling and feeling happy on the bike. Hey I'm even warm.

There are no photos of my running...Why??? Because my left hip flexor was too sore to run. Coach Wayne noticed as I got off the bike I was limping to the transition area. He yelled out "Barbara if you can walk without limping I'll let you run" needless to say I did not run. Although I was "allowed" to walk for 10 minutes out and back to the start. I'm having a hard time recovering from this setback. Today is Feb 3, and I still am not able to run...yet that is...I've got to think positive, and do whatever it takes to recover.