Most of the gear and accessories I have ordered arrived this week, and there’s just a few things left to go.  I plan to have the last of the things I need sent off for by the weekend.  I have an endocrinologist appointment today and see my GP doc tomorrow.  Hoping to get some good advice from each.  A cardio stress test is in the works, probably for late next week.  After that, it’s just the dentist and sticking to my training plan.  Then it’s wheels up for Florida on the 18th.

If anyone knows of a really inexpensive, but clean and safe place to stay in Jacksonville from the night of the 19th through the night of the 23rd, please let me know.  I’ll be making a reservation at a motel in Atlantic Beach for the night of the 24th so I can be dipping my wheels in the ocean at around 5:30 a.m. the next morning.  Thanks in advance for your recommendations.

David Edgren