I am a recreational runner – first marathon Dec 2014 Honolulu, finished but was in bad shape. In training I ran alot – average close to 60 miles per week. Hip pain started about Oct 2014. 56 with congential hip dsyplasia. MRI in Feb 2015 indicated severe arthritis, bone on bone and avascular necrosis. I have been told that I have a high tolerance for pain and so my condition is worse than my current symptoms. However I dont’ run, limp most all the time. 3 OS have confirmed need for THR (this is right side). I do 3 miles a day on elliptical and 6 on Sat and Sunday. I am thinking about THR in May 2016 – but since my quality of life is okay – struggling with the decision and the risk of worse following surgery.
Can I join hip runners even tho I haven’t had surgery yet?