October 3, 2021

I just ran my first post surgery race – 10K road race in Minster OH. Hit a 37:58 at a 6:08 pace. 85th percentile in Age Grade which is National level and close to International (>90th), which I was before OA kicked in. Hip continues to improve regarding soreness. I splashed out on Nike Alpha Fly Zooms. Great cushion and nice spring return, really reduces pounding. It has been a long road and many times I did not think I was going to get back to racing. Often there would be one step forward two back. I did not rush things and started cautiously running on soft trail 9 mo PO (against 12 mo recommendation) and slowly building my running miles with many miles spent on my bike. Thanks to Dr. Brooks at Cleveland Clinic, Paul.