Author: Caeleigh

Active duty spouse and mother of 3. I was an avid runner until my hip dysplasia finally resulted in left THR. I did not returned to running out of fear of warnings from my Dr and I was miserable. I tentatively returned to speed walking this year in order to compete in 2 sprint triathlons. I ended up running during the races with no pain. An Ironman is still on my bucket list but that means running. I miss running more than I can express and more than my husband, family or friends can understand. I am so happy to find this site and start my own experiment.

Half Ironman Finisher!

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In my introduction I posted my plans to train for and complete my first Half Ironman in 2015.  On August 16 I finished 70.3 miles in 7 hrs and 32 min at the Lake Stevens Half Ironman Triathlon.  I had an amazing race and ran the complete 13.1 miles (12 min/mi pace) after 56 miles on a hilly bike course and a 1.2 mile swim.  My THR was in January 2010 and I waited a very long time to resume running (2014).  If I had known then what I know now I would have gotten back to it in 2011 – hindsight being 20/20.  With much credit to the Running with a Hip Replacement book, I was able to change my stride to avoid the heel strike.  I credit this change to being able to run completely pain and injury free.

This group has been a huge source of inspiration and information for me.  When I first had my THR no one wanted to talk about the possibility of running at all.  I finally saw a Dr. who said, “What are you saving it for?” As long as it doesn’t cause you any pain, go for it.” That was all I needed!

I didn’t think this day was going to happen for me so I am so happy and already planning to do a full Ironman in August 2016

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Overcome with Joy!

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High Five from my Coach

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Smiling the whole way!… (Click Here to View Full Post and Comments)

Quick introduction…..

Caeleigh

I was born with hip dysplasia and led a very active lifestyle that included running, triathlons and 3 amazing kids.  In 2001 after the birth of my third child, I had to have the labrum removed from my left hip.  I continued to run but my hip quickly deteriorated.  In 2009, at age 39,  I had to start walking with a cane and was losing mobility quickly.  In January 2010 I had my left THR.  I had a quick recovery but did not pick running back up on strict advice from my Dr. and fear of a displacement or catastrophic failure.  I have had no complications and with much research and education I am now back to running.  I competed in 2 triathlons in 2014 and walked a half marathon!  For 2015 I am running consistently with no pain or issues.  I am currently training for the Lake Stevens Half Ironman in Aug 2015.

I was so excited to find this site and see how many people are successfully running with a THR.  I also got a lot of out the Running with a Hip Replacement book.  I have changed my stride to a mid-foot strike instead of a heal strike and I think it is really helping me. I can’t tell you the relief at finding this site and seeing some many folks successfully running with a THR.  What a great resource and community!… (Click Here to View Full Post and Comments)