It happens to the best of us: you are more or less nailing your training workouts and then -- boom -- something happens.

For me, I was foiled by some hydrogen peroxide contact lens cleaner that was supposed to be neutralized but wasn't. I tried mitigating the pain and sensitivity with water and clear drops, but it persisted. Long story short: I ended up in the ER and found out my left cornea suffered some chemical damage. Things are improving but I am currently waiting to find out when I can see an eye doctor for a follow-up.

Meanwhile, this set me back a little.

Me and Hundo talk about our training for Snowdrop at the end of the year. He is trying to wave me off from doing too many longish races leading up to the Big Event, but I worry I won't have enough mileage under my feet.

Oh, and he talked me out of going back to the hotel to sleep during Snowdrop. He knows me too well and is concerned I might just quit if I get too comfortable. He's probably right, but the idea of sleeping in a warm bed for a few hours before returning to the event, really sounded appealing.