Fifteen and a half weeks since my second arthroscopic surgery, on my right hip (the left was scoped in July) and I am thrilled to report that my surgeon has given me the go-ahead to resume all normal activities. That means running (oops, I’ve already been doing a little bit of that), outdoor cycling, spinning, yoga…
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The joys of running.
Another Milestone. Again.
Three months since my second arthroscopic hip surgery and I’m happy to report that I have started running again. Baby steps, mind you, but still running. Under the watchful eye of my physical therapist, and on the treadmill, I am alternating between running and walking for one-minute increments. (I felt really good,…
Posted in Hip Labral Tears, My Story, Physical Therapy, Running
When to Get Help? Listen Up
Let’s face it, injuries are an occupational hazard for most athletes – they simply come with the territory. For some people, recovering from any injury is almost seen as a badge of honor, or at least deserving of bragging rights. Runners, it seems, suffer more than their share of injuries and…
Posted in Hip Labral Tears, My Story, Running
Beat the Heat
Laid up in an air-conditioned house recovering from arthroscopic hip surgery, I’m largely impervious to the triple-digit temperatures the rest of the country (and other parts of the world, undoubtedly) has been forced to endure of late. Still, I’d much rather be outdoors running, cycling or hiking, even in this…
Posted in Running
In Love (With Running)
Two days to go before my hip arthroscopy surgery and nervous jitters are getting the best of me. So I did the only thing that I knew would calm me down: I went for a run. It was a slow and easy three-mile run — more like a jog, really…
Posted in Hip Labral Tears, My Story, Running
Running Webinar: Part Two
There was far too much useful material coming out of this week’s marathon Webinar, “How to Design and Follow a Healthy Running Plan,” part of the New York Road Runners Learning Series and hosted by the Hospital for Special Surgery. So, I decided to break it into two posts. Here…
Posted in Core Strengthening, Running
Running Webinar: Part One
The Hospital for Special Surgery last night hosted a Webinar for marathoners, “How to Design and Follow a Healthy Running Plan,” as part of the New York Road Runners Learning Series. If you couldn’t attend in person or watch it online, don’t worry, I took plenty of notes. The presentation,…
Posted in Running
An Ounce of Prevention
If you’re training for a marathon, contemplating one, or know someone who is — I guess that covers almost everyone! — you might be interested in an upcoming free Webinar being offered by the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York (where my hip surgery is planned). It’s actually part…
Posted in Running
Happy Trails to You!
Today is the 17th annual National Trails Day, which celebrates the country’s 200,000 or so miles of trails. The American Hiking Society wants people get out and take a hike, hop on their mountain bikes or horses (if they own any). I vote for trail running, one of my favorites.…
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National Running Day
Oh, you didn’t know that was today? Actually, it’s the third annual National Running Day! This event, on the first Wednesday of June,was organized by a coalition of running groups, including one I belong to, the New York Road Runners; along with the Boston Athletic Association; the U.S.A. Track and Field;…