recovery resurfacing w/ Dr. Su

[David]

Had a good follow up with Dr. Su today...
7 months post-op device looks great...
Alleviates any fears I had about pushing it and running...
Told him of my biking and running so far...
"Wow" I think he said "Wow"
Listen to your body and stretch the ITB is what I got out of it...

[hernanu]

Great, David - love to hear that kind of outcome.

[David]

Graston Technique...
Anyone ever do it pre or post op?
Similar to the ART in releasing the fascia in muscle...which I have used extensively pre-op.
Just saw a provider who did an extensive evaluation of me and my muscle condition.
Definite imbalances and atrophy still, which is expected and the reason ITB and such are working so hard to compensate.
Will start next week with treatments...looking forward to it.
Best...

[dwbitt]

Hi David, did you request a visit at 7 months? I'm at 22 weeks and getting lots of Road Bike miles in, every things feels great!
At my 3 month visit they scheduled a 1 year follow up for me, no mention of anything sooner.

Regards,
Dave

[David]

I did request that visit Dave.  Standard is 3 months then 1 year.  I was having some bursitis issues I wanted checked out.

[Arrojo]

Feeling like a couple of bucks...
8 mile workout today...
3.25 miles 9:28 pace
3.25 miles 8:50 pace w/4x1/4mile 7:30 pace efforts
1.50 miles 8:50 pace

First time running I feel no residual soreness...giddyup...

Just saw this.  I like it!  What were your times like before you needed surgery?

[David]

Hey Arrojo,
The 2 months before surgery I could not run at all.
Before my hip went bad I could do a 7 minute pace marathon and an 8 minute pace IM marathon.
Having some muscle/ITB issues and hopeto resolve those before trying to go any faster with comfort.
I Keep trying.
Best...
David

[Arrojo]

David,
Have you ever considered Active Release Technique? I and many of my runner friends swear by it. It breaks up scar tissue - google it and check it out. I'm sure it could help with that ITB.

[David]

Very familiar with the ART Arrojo.  It was one of the things in my arsenal that kept me racing for the last 5 years prior to my BHR.  Unfortunately there is no one within 40 miles of me that practices it.  I am going today to see a chiropractor who practices the Graston Technique (grastontechnique.com). It works along the same premise as ART, breaking up the scar tissue and fascia.  Check out the tools used...black and blue here we come.

Here's an aside story about the ART...one year about 30 minutes before the start of the HI IM my back seized and found myself unable to walk.  I couldn't even get to the water, forget about doing a long race.  I happened to see Dr. Mike Leahy the guy that founded ART in the crowd and told him of my situation.  He threw me on a table and in 5 minutes I felt brand new and had one of my best races ever...

Yes definitely call me a believer in ART...
I'll let you know how my GT torture session goes today.
David

[David]

Had the Graston Technique therapy for the first time today...
What an immediate release I feel from the "grasp" I have felt in the trochanteric area of my operated hip.
I love the feeling of finding something you know is just right for you.
Looking forward to the net few weeks of this to propel me forward in my recovery.
Could really feel the breakup of the scar tissue and fascia happening.
Positivity!
Best...
David

[David]

Logged 25 miles running this week.  9 miles today nonstop no walking. 9ish pace in the trails.
Doing this crazy 25k hikerun.com next week.  Bringing the hiking poles and will be hiking all of the uphills.
Very thankful...
D.

[hernanu]

Very cool David, interesting to hear about the Graston Technique. May check it out.

[Arrojo]

Excellent David!

[David]

Just returned from this crazy 16.4 mile trail race in PA hills. My GPS had 5669 ft. of elevation gain.  It was wonderful and such a re-birthing for me.  I admit I was a bit apprehensive about holding up to the distance and difficulty of the terrain.  Comparatively any road marathon I ever did was a lot easier.  The hip was just fantastic.  I respected the downhills as many sections were 20-45% grade and covered in loose rock.  Thankful I brought the hiking poles for planting support on those sections. Have a half marathon trail race near home in two weeks, should be a breeze after this adventure.
I am very happy to say the least...
David

[Woodstock Hippy]

Good job, Dave.  You're rockin it!

How was the weather?

[David]

Weather was perfect Woody...60 and overcast...don't like stairs today but the hip feels fine...

[jjmclain]

Congrats David!

[Arrojo]

David, you are inspiring!

[David]

Did a trail half marathon today in the Montauk, NY hills...
First 8 miles averaged 8:45 pace then had to do the run/walk thing because the glutes were screaming...
Finished in 2:03 9:30 pace...very happy with that...
Now it's time to train properly, as in do some build up to it.
Dumbass...but a happy ass... ;)

[David]

Did my first tri today 10 months post-op.  Very successful and gratifying.  Managed to hold 7:45 pace on the run.  No pings, pangs or anything else.  Just looking forward to getting in better shape and competing at a level I know I will attain.  Very, very grateful for where I am at.  Get at it hippies!
D.