Azatol Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 The Back Story So on July 28th I underwent knee surgery. Before you get scared, it was NOT a running injury(So don't think running = knee surgery). We thought I had a rock imbedded in my knee from a motrocycle accident many years ago that was causing pain post run. Turns out I had a small Glomus toumor(benign, YAY!). This caused me to limp for several weeks. The limping caused a tightness in my right hip flexors, quads and piriformis. When I began running again, the muscle imbalance caused me to contract Patellofemorol Pain Syndrome(AKA Runners Knee) in my non surgery knee. The Cure: I spent months in physical therapy working on this. Normally you need to stop running but my PT felt that it important for my mental game to keep me running so he put many restrictions on me. No hills, no running with others, no pacing by a watch. Run easy and by feel. He also knew he needed to keep me training because I was running the Fall Runathon (Pure Tap 5K, Great Pumpkin 10k, Urban Bourbon Half Marathon) Well, I got through them all but the knee has never completely healed. My knee aches every night after I run and with a big spring race schedule, if I don't heal up, I'm in trouble. With nothing official on my schedule until spring training starts Jan 9th, I figure this is as good a time as any. After this mornings 9 miler (which I may cut to 6 if the knee is bugging me), I will be taking a short hiatus from all knee bending and ground pounding activities until Friday mornings breakfast fun run where I'll re-evaluate it. I'll still do core workouts, uppser body lifting/strength training, and possibl the elliptical machien if it doesn't bug the knee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruthie Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 Oh, I am sorry to hear that .... especially seeing how passionate you are about running. I hope your break does you good and has the required effect. elliptical definitely involves bending knees. If you are going for a rest - you might as well take it all the way.. hope you Friday turns out to be a wonderful run leaving knee pain behind you forever... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Lang Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 I am praying that this works for you. I believe in the intersession of saints so I will be praying to St Rocco for your knee MichelleCole and Azatol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azatol Posted November 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 Oh, I am sorry to hear that .... especially seeing how passionate you are about running. I hope your break does you good and has the required effect. elliptical definitely involves bending knees. If you are going for a rest - you might as well take it all the way.. hope you Friday turns out to be a wonderful run leaving knee pain behind you forever... I've discussed the elliptical with my physical therapist and he's ok with it. It's a less than 90 degree bend and due to the ergonomics there is no load or shock to the knee. It's more comfortable than cycling at the moment and I need to do something to expel energy <G> Today I ran 9 miles and felt great. The knee doesn't feel bad tonight. I think 5 or 6 days off will do it a good servixe Ruthie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azatol Posted November 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 Elliptical actualy caused knee discomfort as did just treadmill walking (after 20 minutes). Spoke to my physical therapist and he told me the recumbant stationary biek then. Will try that tomorrow. Feels good to have a rest(Althought I'm already missing running LOL) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruthie Posted November 24, 2015 Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 Well since Thanksgiving is this week, your rest couldn't have come at a better time...you might as well be passionate about enjoying it...(family, game, beer, turkey etc ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azatol Posted November 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 Well since Thanksgiving is this week, your rest couldn't have come at a better time...you might as well be passionate about enjoying it...(family, game, beer, turkey etc ) Family and friends are all 600+ miles away in New York. My original plan was to spend the holiday running and strength training LOL. Now I'll be catching upon TV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azatol Posted November 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2015 Had some improvement today. Knee is barely hurting. Did 30 minutes on the stationary bike. Still doing full physical therapy exercises every day and planning to try a test run on Friday. Ruthie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Lang Posted November 26, 2015 Report Share Posted November 26, 2015 good news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruthie Posted November 26, 2015 Report Share Posted November 26, 2015 When you say test run, do you mean your normal 9 mile? Or an easy twenty minute jog? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Lang Posted November 26, 2015 Report Share Posted November 26, 2015 good question Ruthie hey Azatol inquiring minds want to know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azatol Posted November 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2015 When you say test run, do you mean your normal 9 mile? Or an easy twenty minute jog? I mean 5k. A 9 miler is far from a test run. That is most definately my long run day Anne Lang 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azatol Posted November 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2015 ....And my return to running is complete. A nice easy run(The pace was easy but the run itself was a bit of a struggle after not having run in 6 days). Didn't worry about pace and concentrated on good form and high cadence. Managed to hold a 177spm. Knee feels pretty solid but it never bothers me during the run. Tonight I'll know for sure. Hopefully all is good and I can go long tomorrow morning in the rain (UGH). I may take another 4-5 day hiatus next week to more fully heal up. I also purchased a Grid 2.0 foam roller. 65 bucks is a lot for a foam roller but it is so full of awesome compared to my old 20 dollar one. I have no problems spending good money for quality running gear. I also put the new Garmin Forerunner 235 on Lay-a-way. Should pay it off and pick it up in 2-3 weeks. That will combine the step counter and HR monitor of my Fitbit Charge with the GPS tools of my Forerunner 220 into one device. Then I'll sell the old watch and the FitBit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Lang Posted November 27, 2015 Report Share Posted November 27, 2015 oh my hope knee holds up. nice run you did !so glad not to have to do hills yet we mostly flat here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azatol Posted November 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2015 oh my hope knee holds up. nice run you did !so glad not to have to do hills yet we mostly flat here Funny you should mention that. I didn't run the planned route with the group because there are several rather stepe hills involed. I ran my own route because hills are more stress on the knees and I wanted to ease into it. Will stay away from big hills another couple weeks. Hope to get back to them soon because I love running uphill. It is my specialty and where I pass people in races(especially if they are in the last 3rd of the race). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Lang Posted November 27, 2015 Report Share Posted November 27, 2015 lol that figures you are a running glutton Azatol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruthie Posted November 28, 2015 Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 Glad to hear you are over that bump and that you spent your time efficiently spending money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Lang Posted November 28, 2015 Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 how i wish i could spend money the way he does Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azatol Posted November 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 Glad to hear you are over that bump and that you spent your time efficiently spending money And this is why I keep running. Everytime I stop it costs me 400 bucks LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Lang Posted November 28, 2015 Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 omg a months worth of food Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azatol Posted November 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 This morning was chilly and raining. The people I was supposed to run with didn't show up so i was running alone. Just did an easy 6 miles. Knee feels pretty darn good!! Going to take it easy for another week to make sure she's truly healed then it's game on!! Anne Lang 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruthie Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 And this is why I keep running. Everytime I stop it costs me 400 bucks LOLHaha.lol on the floor Anne Lang and Azatol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azatol Posted December 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Aching is back but way milder than last week. Going to take off as planned until Thursday followed by a long run on Saturday. Will re-evaluate and take another light week as needed. 5 weeks until spring training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Lang Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 dont like thst your ache is back glad you resting it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azatol Posted December 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 dont like thst your ache is back glad you resting it Yah, it gets worse on nights after I run. This has been with me since August. It may take a few weeks to really heal up. That's why I cleared my race calendar. Nothing scheduled until Feb 27th right noiw Ruthie and Anne Lang 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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