Here is a little update with my progress since surgery.
I got the chance to ride in my favorite charity bike ride 3 weeks ago. It is the Ride for Missing And Exploited Children here in Rochester. It brings awareness to kids and adults concerning the dangers out there to children in this modern world. It is a century ride and this was my 10th year participating. When I mentioned to a few people, especially my PT, that I was planning on riding this century ride, I got many raised eyebrows and questions whether this was a good thing to do. I did not understand the concerns. I was progressing well and I know this ride. I trained for it. Riding is good for the body.
I am happy to say I rode the whole distance and my new hip handled it perfectly. I had a few other body parts that were in distress at the end, but my new hip was not one of them. I was a great day and a great ride.
Right after the ride, I caught a nasty cold, more like bronchitis, and had to cut back on activities for a bit. I had wanted to try some running, but the cold held me back.
But this week , I got back out there. I did not run far, or fast, and it was a walk-run routine, but I did run. It felt great to have that running motion again. I hope to progress slowly, upping my distance and shortening the walk portions.
Progress is there. It all feels good and as long as I can be a bit patient and not do anything too stupid, I feel I will be fine. It is just a great feeling to know I can run, no matter what all the naysayers say.… (Click Here to View Full Post and Comments)