Recovering From Microfracture Surgery

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Location:

Manhattan,KS,

Member Since:

Sep 16, 2006

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Recover From Injury

Running Accomplishments:

400m = 55.7; 800m = 2:03; 1500m = 4:08; 1 Mile = 4:24; 2 Mile = 9:28; 5k = 15:26; 8k = 25:35; 10k = 32:12; 15k = 49:50; 10 Miles = 53:27; 1/2 M = 1:13:50 (during marathon); Marathon = 2:28:31

Post Microfracture Surgery:

5k = 17:25; 10k = 35:50; 10 Miles = 58:29

Short-Term Running Goals:

Masters USATF Cross Country National Championships 8k in St. Louis, MO!

Maybe a marathon in 2013?

Long-Term Running Goals:

Enjoy running and racing at whatever level I am able to. Possibly run another marathon post Microfracture Surgery in under 3:00.

Personal:

I'm in the Army. I am married with four children (20/17/13/8 years old). Trying to return to previous running form after having microfracture knee surgery in July 2008.

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
Pegasus 29 A Lifetime Miles:						438.30
Brooks Launch A Lifetime Miles:						429.17
Adios Lifetime Miles:						118.88
Brooks Launch B Lifetime Miles:						206.30
Pegasus 29 B Lifetime Miles:						146.50

Sat, Dec 15, 2007

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Trainer 1 Miles	Trainer 2 Miles	Racer Miles	Total Distance
16.10	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	16.10

AM - 16.1 miles at 7:15 average. Just an easy run with Sasha along the Provo River. Measured stride length in snow and discovered I have some big differences in stride length from left to right foot and also some big differences in how the feet strike and leave the ground. Not sure how to fix this or if it is fixable but I'm sure it does not help my running. This was not a surprise to me because my shoe wear patterns are very different as well. I think it is a hip issue but I am not sure who to go to to get it checked out and ultimately adjusted or fixed.

Comments

From steve ashbaker on Sat, Dec 15, 2007 at 14:20:31

Sounds like it could be hip rotation for sure. I had similar issues and the chiro rotated my hips back as well as my neck. It was very helpful as I noticed the next day that I did not feel hung up in the left arm anymore and I could swing it up and back at a higher angle. I could also drop my arms lower and feel smoother on my stride mechanics. Definitely worth going to see one as I'm sure a lot of people on the blog will agree.

From James W on Sun, Dec 16, 2007 at 17:52:26

I agree with the chiro assessment, as long as you find a good chiropractor. Maybe a certified sports chiropractor, or something like that. I have had pelvic torsion issues for a while, and get my neck, back and pelvis adjusted every time I go. I am not a big fan of the "cracky-cracky" method of some chiropractors, I prefer those that use a device called the "activator" - allows them to manipulate only the joints that need adjusting as opposed to some big adjustment that scares the heck out of you and does much more than is needed. Anyways, my point is, I would also recommend seeing a chiro to check out your pelvis and back.

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