Hello fellow running enthusiasts,
I’m new to this group. My THR (anterior) was in February 2025. I started some light walk/running in July. I am signed up for the Tokyo Marathon in March 2026. I am going to see how things go in terms of training, with a run/walk plan.
I am 65 years old. Prior to surgery I was a longtime endurance athlete. I started running at 20 and ran consistently major injury free for about 45 straight years. This included between 50-60 marathons (including 18 consecutive Bostons, until 2022), countless 5ks etc. My speed was consistent through the years and then, rather suddenly, my hip was done in late 2024.
My surgeon said the ONLY activity on the “no” list is running (in fact he took it a step further and told me to stay away from websites that encourage me). I probed this admonishment a bit. For example, I asked if I could walk/hike without limitation. He said yes. So then I asked what the difference between hiking 20 miles and running a 10K might be to the hip. He said it was the momentary gliding and striking motion or running that concerned him. I then asked if there was any medical evidence supporting the claim that running will wear out the latest hip materials, and he said no. He implied it was common sense.(I do understand how difficult a longitudinal study would be in this context).
My doc’s advice felt a bit conservative and conventional. On the other hand, I certainly do not want to do anything that will have significant impact on the hip’s longevity either. I do think the fact that I was a competitive runner before, helps my ability to run post-hip surgery.
In any event, I plan to train with a run/walk program. Eg. 90 seconds running and 30 walking (I’m trying different formulas). Time or Boston qualifying is not a goal for me, clearly— and I’m completely fine with that. I will be happy to do be out there doling what I love. I plan to only run twice a week, … (Click Here to View Full Post and Comments)