Hey ya'll. just wanted to drop in and say to all you potential HR folk - "what the hell are you waiting for?" It's been.. blah blah blah (you can read my story here numerous times). When I was in the throws of pain, confusion and desperation - Surface Hippy,and the members on it, where a great source of information and support.
God Bless this site. I haven't been on because I have been too busy doing everything. My 2012 race season was off the hook. 2013 is gonna be sick. Got Ironman Texas in 8 weeks, then a few long distance swims, the Army ten miler, a few Sprint Tris, NAtion's Tri and to top it off - the Marine Corps Marathon (shooting for a 4:30). The only thing that is going to slow me down is this new job.
Here are a few pointer from an Old G:
Keep doing the Pt exercises. I stopped and realized how important they are to my continued recovery. Even 2 years post op on my right hip on 1 on my left, I still need PT to strengthen muscles and joints. Running, swimming and biking doesn't do it.
Keep weight down
Broke 190 lbs and felt it. Going back down to 175-180. Notice a big difference.
You can walk real fast
After running 1-13 miles. I get sore. Walk/running is real effective and I still am able to average 10-11 minute miles on long distances. But some speed walking vodes. These people are serious and getting 10 minute miles.
Some times you got to go fast
I am busting a few sprints here and there. I notice with each one I am getting faster. My goal is to whip my 18 year old son's butt in a 400 meter.
Beware the THR folk
They are out there competing. I thought i was the only Real Ironman till a THR guy passed me on the run. Damn it!
Get it done and get your life back. You guys can check me out at http://ironman4youth.blogspot.com/2012/09/fighting-to-starting-line.html
Peace!
Wow awesome my friend! Keep it up!
OMG! This is great news! I used to run distance but have not been able to since blowing out my hip. I am scheduled for 4/6/13 and you have just made my day! I so want to get back to running, biking, hiking, etc I can just taste it.
How long before you were able to start?
Kim
Dr. Michael Clarke
4/6/13
Kim the how long question is a contentious issue. Different surgeons have differing opinions on this. Personally I subscribe to the McMinn wait 12 months school but other surgeons are more liberal.
Great to hear from you, hip - excellent news on all of the competitions. I'm really interested on the 400 - how are you training for that?
Keep it up, HnH. You are an inspiration to us all. I returned to triathlon last Saturday at the Haleiwa sprint. Three mile run with two miles on the deep sand beach. My hips were never an issue.
Nice to hear, keep it up.
Curt