Happy New Year Hip Runner Nation!
It is hard to believe that it has been 10 years since I had to get my hip replaced. I remember it like it was yesterday. There was no doubt that I would get back to running. The inspiration to start this Hip Runner community was just beginning to develop. At first, I was only going to document my progress so that others would be able to see that getting back to running after having a hip replacement was very possible. But as the months progressed, I realized 1) that I was a terrible blogger and 2) there were others with inspiring stories who needed to have a voice on this site. Since then, the site and its membership has grown to over 1700 members. This community of members is the engine that makes this site run and gives hope to those who are unsure about their running future going into their hip replacements. I have to offer up a big THANK YOU to all of you for your contributions.
My year of running in 2022 was hit and miss due to a string of injuries and a new job with a startup company that has great promise. I am currently sitting on my couch as I write this post, icing my Achilles tendon on my right foot. My goal for 2022 was to try to run every day – even if it was just a mile. But I injured my Achilles in the fall while coaching my grade school cross country team. The parks around our school turned off their water fountains as part of the city’s Covid-19 protocols. To provide hydration to the kids on the team, I decided to push a baby jogger with a 5 gallon jug of water strapped on it. It worked out great. But my kids are fast, and trying to keep up with them while pushing this hydration system caused me to tweak my Achilles tendon. Since then I have tried to cross-train and stay fit while limiting my running. Yesterday was the first try after … (Click Here to View Full Post and Comments)