So now that I know the day has come….I’m cherishing the remaining workouts I have until I head over to the dark side of the moon. Today was easy. No running. Just spinning happily away on the bike followed by some lifting. I can still work out mind you…..spinning especially is easier on the hip, but there is just nothing like a good run to clear your mind and change your mental outlook. There are many questions that I need to ask Dr. Tim when I meet him for at my Pre-Op appointment on 12/29. Can I lift weights? How long before I can spin? When can I swim? (I won’t even ask about running yet). I’m guessing he will want to slow me down a bit and first talk about how to change underwear and put on socks. Well I will need to know that too I guess. It’s time to start writing these questions down so that I can be armed when I meet him. Tonight I would like to send a shout out to the Spokane Swifts. They are the female version of the men’s running group that I run with. It is by their example that the Spokane Distance Project was born. I received a nice card signed by many of them wishing me well and hope for a “SWIFT” recovery. Thank you very much ladies…….your thoughts and well wishes are appreciated.