Folks, suggest you see the "Running..." section under "Athlete's Corner."
I have basically ignored that part of the website until now, because running has been off limits. I had one BHR in 12/07 and the second in 4/08. As I approach the 12-month mark on my second BHR -- the point at which my orthopaedist will allow me to totally resume "full" activity -- I am starting to think about running again. I probably haven't been able to run for close to seven years. I've been walking 3-5 miles a day or riding the recumbent bike 40-50 minutes for several months.
Until my hips got bad and even after, I was able to stay in pretty good shape. Over the last 5-7 years I haven't done a very good job of it.
I am very interested in hearing of others' experiences, as well as recommendations about how to approach returning to a fairly rigorous exercise regimen. I appreciate what's been given back to me and do not want to un-do the work of my OS; however, I'd like to get back into shape and don't mind pushing myself as far as I can.
Hope to hear more from you all.
Best to all my fellow surface hippies.
Jim