Category Archives: family

Milestones

Posted on May 24, 2019 by James Kendal

Thirty five years ago this July was the last time I lined up for nationals and it was the 1985 edition in Hamilton. The 85 road course was brutal and with the first climb up Sydenham Hill, now know as … Continue reading →

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Reset

Posted on April 29, 2019 by James Kendal

I haven’t posted in over a year and at about this time in 2018 I was beginning my last chemo-therapy treatment. The past twelve months have had highs and lows and if I could sum it up in one word … Continue reading →

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Phase III, round N+1

Posted on February 22, 2018 by James Kendal

I haven’t written much since December and I don’t think I have really shared some of the darker moments that I have experienced along with the pain that you walk through with cancer. I want people to see the positive … Continue reading →

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Moving on to 2018

Posted on December 31, 2017 by James Kendal

“I’m starin’ through my rear view, doin’ ’bout 90 The pedal to the metal, so I can’t see what’s behind me” (yes I listen to Tupac) In many ways I don’t want to look back on 2017 and share and … Continue reading →

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November

Posted on November 3, 2017 by James Kendal

Looking out a window from our cozy house at the trees and grounds that have been recently blanketed with puffy layers of snow leaves me with a feeling of quiet content. I always love November and the transition to winter … Continue reading →

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In Between Days

Posted on October 26, 2017 by James Kendal

Four weeks ago I finished a long course of chemo-radiation therapy and since then I have been recovering and getting ready for surgery which is coming up in mid November. My surgeon is confident and the outcome of the initial … Continue reading →

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Round 6 “Sunny Days”

Posted on September 30, 2017 by James Kendal

Yesterday was the last day of chemo-radiation therapy. Six weeks in total. I had no idea how hard it would get but I’m still not sure how hard it was… I have no experience in life to compare it to. … Continue reading →

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Round 5

Posted on September 25, 2017 by James Kendal

It’s taken me a few days to sit and write about last week’s treatments, mostly because I am wiped and I now understand what a fighter goes through more than ever. In cycling you get dropped and the race is … Continue reading →

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Round 4

Posted on September 10, 2017 by James Kendal

This past week was tough. The treatments I’m doing are leveling, or flattening, me out which in turn messes with my head. It’s hard to accept a physical state that I am not use to. I either overestimated my ability … Continue reading →

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Round 3

Posted on September 5, 2017 by James Kendal

Last week I finished my second week of treatments and I had no idea how each day would progress. For the most part I found myself feeling better through the week but on a daily basis would be wiped by … Continue reading →

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