Recovering from micro-fracture surgery :(

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Location:

Sandy,UT,USA

Member Since:

Apr 09, 2011

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Recover From Injury

Running Accomplishments:

Marathon #3 - PR - Salt Lake Marathon 2011- BMQ 3:41:03

PR - Bryce Canyon Half - July 2011 1:38:29

BOSTON

At the finish

Short-Term Running Goals:

Recovering from micro-fracture surgery on my right knee. I tore the cartilage off of my knee while doing a speed-training run one month before Boston. Doc gave me a cortisone shot so that I was able to finish Boston. After the surgery, I was told to never run again. :(

Long-Term Running Goals:

QUALIFIED FOR BOSTON! April 16, 2011

Ran Boston on April 14, 2012!

Personal:

Married, 40 year old, mother of four.

"In truth, runners don't race other runners. They race against themselves: to conquer their wills, to transcend their weaknesses, to beat back their nightmares. And while a runner can't actually beat himself, he can beat his time. Even years into running, he can get better." Running for His Life by Michael Hall

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Tue, Aug 28, 2012

Total Distance

8.00

It took me 10 minutes to get on here. I could not remember my passwords! ha! I am really hoping I am not developing Alzheimer's!!!

8 miles on the elliptical yesterday.

My knee is still on the mend. It still swells a bit and hurts if I do too much. I can't run at all, it hurts my knee. I have had a depressing summer and it has been hard for me to see anyone out exercising. I still can't believe this has happened to me and am wondering how I am going to adapt to this new life. I miss running and hiking every single day and am still tearing up about it. I thought I would be able to get a handle on this and start to enjoy biking. Biking is not my thing. I really don't enjoy it. It is nothing like running and just doesn't do it for me..... :(

I have been able to go up to Bell Canyon 2X this week and my knee seemed to handle it okay. YAY!! I was also able to water ski on our last trip to Powell for the summer and my knee didn't hurt, swell or get sore.

My summer has been so busy. I am getting ready to take my cute 5 yr old to his kindergarten test. Life will be miserable without my little one around. I was looking forward to this time of my life, so that I wouldn't need a babysitter to get out for a run......now I just exercise in my basement and I guess I will take my bikes out a bit more.

I miss everyone on here. I think about all of you all of the time. I just can't get on and see what fun you are all having without me. I just haven't been able to do it. Maybe I will just post my elliptical miles and bike miles on here and try to come up with some kind of goal to work for this winter instead of the Salt Lake Marathon.

XOXO everyone!

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Comments

From DLTheo on Tue, Aug 28, 2012 at 12:59:28 from 155.130.107.41

Hi Steam,

I know what you mean about biking. Although I've never given it an honest try, the times I've done it I didn't like it.

Steam, I can't recall, now, but did you go in for a second opinion about not being able to run or hike anymore? If it were me I'd probably go find a 2nd, 3rd, 4th opinion... I'd probably keep looking until I found a doctor who said "yes".

I don't want to give you false hope, but there are lots of stories of folks who were told by doctors they would never do X again, and they went right out and proved the doctors wrong. My own experience tells me that medical science is not as exact as we'd like, and the doctor's word is not necessarily final. Only God's Word is final.

Again, I don't want to give false hope, but I'd say if running is that important to you, maybe don't completely give up hope for the future. I missed several years of running due to knee injuries several years ago. Although I'm nowhere near as fast as I used to be I at least got over the injuries and was able to start running again. Probably don't do it without a doctor or physio or chiro who can help you, but you may be able to run and hike again someday.

Best of God's blessings to you!

From jun on Tue, Aug 28, 2012 at 13:10:17 from 205.158.160.209

So happy you are checking in Steam. Honestly, I have to agree with Theo, get lots of opinions. I am an optimist and have to believe there is a way for you to get back to at least hiking.

As for biking, it can be awesome, but you need to invest in a proper road bike and the appropriate gear. Then it because fun. But don't be dissolutioned, biking can be as hard on your knees as running. I've had two friends who were serious cyclists have significant knee injuries (and not as a result of crashing). Ultimately, something like hiking can be the best thing for you, if you can find a way to do it.

So glad to see you around!

From Dorsimus on Tue, Aug 28, 2012 at 16:58:25 from 209.23.248.163

Can't say much more than whats been said! Nice to see you around! ;)

From Smooth on Tue, Aug 28, 2012 at 20:22:42 from 75.165.251.74

Steam ~ so good to see you blogging again! We miss you! I too believe you will run again or at the least resume hiking on gentle trails. Chin up cute girl. :)

From gdoc on Tue, Aug 28, 2012 at 21:48:22 from 98.202.193.212

Hey Steam! Welcome back...youre a runner for sure...somehow, someway it will be part of your life...you gotta believe... and Bells canyon is awesome to boot, I havent been over there in a while...when we pass on the trail, I'll say HI.

From Rye on Wed, Aug 29, 2012 at 06:57:32 from 75.174.37.93

Nice to hear you blogging. I would certainly get another opinion too. Keep smiling it looks good on you!

From Chad on Thu, Aug 30, 2012 at 14:42:30 from 168.177.153.60

Oh Steam, my heart hurts for you. Its good to see you on here again though. My youngest just started kindergarten too. My baby girl is growing up. How sad.

Anyway, good luck.

From Oreo on Thu, Aug 30, 2012 at 19:50:23 from 174.27.144.202

Steam.... Wazzzup? JelloSauce for shizzle. Glad you are on the mend. Wasatch Crest tral soooooon.

From Dan on Thu, Aug 30, 2012 at 19:55:21 from 24.209.83.20

Glad you checked in and commented. Hope I didn't bombard ya too much with texts. Keep strong, I will give you some eating goals that are quite fun :)

From RAD on Thu, Aug 30, 2012 at 20:14:10 from 98.202.23.178

I always love a good post from an amazing woman! Sorry the fun and craziness this summer hasn't distracted you enough from the hurt and pain of not running. I'd love to go on a ride with you anytime! Oh, and I love all the pics you've posted. Your summer looked a LOT more fun that mine did!!

From ArmyRunner on Thu, Aug 30, 2012 at 20:17:39 from 99.72.211.28

Steam, I replied to your post on my blog. Hope my success story helps encourage you. I went through a lot of ups and downs and doubts but I am running pretty good again finally.

From Derunzo on Mon, Sep 03, 2012 at 19:39:31 from 24.218.176.97

Steam8 rules! You will run again... I can feel it!

From timp on Thu, Sep 20, 2012 at 06:32:31 from 99.110.188.230

nice to hear from you Steam! Pulling for you

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