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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K+34 Days

Tomorrow will be 5 weeks post surgery!

Drove back from Cedar City today. Did 2 hours of physical therapy when I got back. PT measured range of motion and I am at 140 degrees today. This was the first goal he gave me and wanted me to get it within two weeks if possible. I made it in 5 days so goal accomplished and time to move on the next goal of 145 degrees within the next two weeks. PT added some additional exercise machines today that made things a little tougher. I am up to 7 different machine exercises now. I have made it a goal when he gives me a set of 30 reps to do 40 if I can. He said this is ok so it gives me motivation to put in the extra effort. My legs are a bit tired tonight but that is a good thing.

1 hour on spin bike as well.

So hopefully only 1 more week of full time crutch use. I have been gradually putting more weight on the left leg as I walk with the crutches. So far not much pain so hopefully walking will go well next week. I am a bit nervous about how those first steps will go but at the same time very much ready to get rid of the crutches.

Comments
From Lucia on Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 10:17:22

Your recovery seems to be going great! How is Cedar City doing? I went to school there and haven't been back since 2004... what a beautiful place!

From ArmyRunner on Sat, Aug 16, 2008 at 13:30:58

I do like Cedar City as well. A great small town atmosphere. Thanks for the support.

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