Welcome to Hiprunner

My name is Hip Brother Tom.  I am a runner.  I had a hip replacement in January of 2012.   A month prior to my surgery, I started this blog to share my experience with anyone who might be facing the same fate down the road.  I wanted to show my weekly recovery progress and hopeful return to running.  Hence the name…hiprunner.com.  As time has passed, I have opened this site to others who wanted to share their experiences.  There is even a Hip Runners forum now.  We are the Hip Runner’s Club.  But it isn’t just about hips.  In February of 2018, I also had a partial knee replacement.  This site serves as a community of individuals of hip and knee replacements who are seeking advice on running again.    If you find yourself getting a hip replacement or a knee replacement, and would like to become a member of the Hip Runner’s Club, we would love to have you share your story on this blog.  Click here to become a member.

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    • #12433
      Hip Brother Tom
      Keymaster

      My name is Hip Brother Tom.  I am a runner.  I had a hip replacement in January of 2012.   A month prior to my surgery, I started this blog to share m
      [See the full post at: Welcome to Hiprunner]

    • #12434
      Number 12
      Guest

      Tom, Tommy, Tom Tom… Or Tom-Bo, as we discussed earlier tonight.. 🙂 Quite a journey you have ahead of you.. It will be neat to watch how things go.. Even with yer bum hip I’ll probably never be able to keep up with you! Good luck big bro, I’m cheering you on..

    • #13033
      Number 12
      Guest

      Tom, Tommy, Tom Tom… Or Tom-Bo, as we discussed earlier tonight.. 🙂 Quite a journey you have ahead of you.. It will be neat to watch how things go.. Even with yer bum hip I’ll probably never be able to keep up with you! Good luck big bro, I’m cheering you on..

    • #14035
      Number 12
      Guest

      Tom, Tommy, Tom Tom… Or Tom-Bo, as we discussed earlier tonight.. 🙂 Quite a journey you have ahead of you.. It will be neat to watch how things go.. Even with yer bum hip I’ll probably never be able to keep up with you! Good luck big bro, I’m cheering you on..

    • #12435
      Linda
      Guest

      Looking forward to reading your blog, and following your recovery!!!! We are all rooting for you 🙂

    • #13034
      Linda
      Guest

      Looking forward to reading your blog, and following your recovery!!!! We are all rooting for you 🙂

    • #14036
      Linda
      Guest

      Looking forward to reading your blog, and following your recovery!!!! We are all rooting for you 🙂

    • #12436
      Lee
      Guest

      I was amazed to see you running so well for your first time back!! Great job out there – hope it keeps getting better!!

    • #13035
      Lee
      Guest

      I was amazed to see you running so well for your first time back!! Great job out there – hope it keeps getting better!!

    • #14037
      Lee
      Guest

      I was amazed to see you running so well for your first time back!! Great job out there – hope it keeps getting better!!

    • #12437
      Hip Brother Tom
      Keymaster

      Thanks Lee. It felt great to be back.

    • #13036
      Hip Brother Tom
      Keymaster

      Thanks Lee. It felt great to be back.

    • #14038
      Hip Brother Tom
      Keymaster

      Thanks Lee. It felt great to be back.

    • #12438

      This is the blog I have been searching for!! I am 50, love running and facing a hip replacement soon. This is inspiring and gives me hope.

    • #13037

      This is the blog I have been searching for!! I am 50, love running and facing a hip replacement soon. This is inspiring and gives me hope.

    • #14039

      This is the blog I have been searching for!! I am 50, love running and facing a hip replacement soon. This is inspiring and gives me hope.

    • #12439
      www.youtube.com
      Guest

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    • #13038
      www.youtube.com
      Guest

      I have read some excellent stuff here. Certainly price bookmarking
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    • #14040
      www.youtube.com
      Guest

      I have read some excellent stuff here. Certainly price bookmarking
      for revisiting. I wonder how so much effort you place tto make
      any such fantastic informative web site.

    • #12440

      Hi, Tom , Since, I found this Web-site, my recovery speeded up. I really feel I am not the only one who had to get through difficult time. We can share experience , emotion, encouragement. We are born such a beautiful planet. we have to grab our opportunities, achieve your goal, satisfy yourself, use your energy fully and enjoy your life , if we can. Thank you for set up this web site.

    • #13039

      Hi, Tom , Since, I found this Web-site, my recovery speeded up. I really feel I am not the only one who had to get through difficult time. We can share experience , emotion, encouragement. We are born such a beautiful planet. we have to grab our opportunities, achieve your goal, satisfy yourself, use your energy fully and enjoy your life , if we can. Thank you for set up this web site.

    • #14041

      Hi, Tom , Since, I found this Web-site, my recovery speeded up. I really feel I am not the only one who had to get through difficult time. We can share experience , emotion, encouragement. We are born such a beautiful planet. we have to grab our opportunities, achieve your goal, satisfy yourself, use your energy fully and enjoy your life , if we can. Thank you for set up this web site.

    • #12441
      Melissa Warry-Smith
      Guest

      I’m 53 years old, a runner and just got a date for my hip replacement. May 5th. While I’m a bit freaked out, I’m happy to have the date set, get it done and be on my way to recovery and hopefully running again. I was diagnosed needing the THR while training for my second New York Marathon. Was suppose to run it for my 50th birthday but never made it through training… I loved finding this blog! It helped to motivate me into pushing forward with this. I still run, short distance only and it hurts like hell!!!

    • #13040
      Melissa Warry-Smith
      Guest

      I’m 53 years old, a runner and just got a date for my hip replacement. May 5th. While I’m a bit freaked out, I’m happy to have the date set, get it done and be on my way to recovery and hopefully running again. I was diagnosed needing the THR while training for my second New York Marathon. Was suppose to run it for my 50th birthday but never made it through training… I loved finding this blog! It helped to motivate me into pushing forward with this. I still run, short distance only and it hurts like hell!!!

    • #14042
      Melissa Warry-Smith
      Guest

      I’m 53 years old, a runner and just got a date for my hip replacement. May 5th. While I’m a bit freaked out, I’m happy to have the date set, get it done and be on my way to recovery and hopefully running again. I was diagnosed needing the THR while training for my second New York Marathon. Was suppose to run it for my 50th birthday but never made it through training… I loved finding this blog! It helped to motivate me into pushing forward with this. I still run, short distance only and it hurts like hell!!!

    • #12442
      Terry
      Guest

      I am scheduled to have total hip this summer and want to know what kind of prosthesis you have where you are allowed to continue to run? My doc said I would have to give up all running and jumping, and needless to say I am devastated . I am currently looking into resurfacing so that I may have the hope of being able to continue to run. I’m only 49. I had labral repair via scope 4 years ago. I guess it wasn’t the forever cure I was hoping for. I now face a life without the sport that I love and just when I felt like no one understood me I found this site . I look forward to hearing from you. Tks

    • #13041
      Terry
      Guest

      I am scheduled to have total hip this summer and want to know what kind of prosthesis you have where you are allowed to continue to run? My doc said I would have to give up all running and jumping, and needless to say I am devastated . I am currently looking into resurfacing so that I may have the hope of being able to continue to run. I’m only 49. I had labral repair via scope 4 years ago. I guess it wasn’t the forever cure I was hoping for. I now face a life without the sport that I love and just when I felt like no one understood me I found this site . I look forward to hearing from you. Tks

    • #14043
      Terry
      Guest

      I am scheduled to have total hip this summer and want to know what kind of prosthesis you have where you are allowed to continue to run? My doc said I would have to give up all running and jumping, and needless to say I am devastated . I am currently looking into resurfacing so that I may have the hope of being able to continue to run. I’m only 49. I had labral repair via scope 4 years ago. I guess it wasn’t the forever cure I was hoping for. I now face a life without the sport that I love and just when I felt like no one understood me I found this site . I look forward to hearing from you. Tks

    • #12443
      Michael B
      Guest

      Tom, my previous posts indicated I was considering the hip replacement. Well, Monday 15SEP14, I had the right hip replaced via anterior approach. I was out of the hospital the next day, working out on home gym two days later and training with weights the following week. The recovery has been very fast. Still have some swelling but that should past soon ….heck, it has only been two weeks as of today. So, based off past posts and your experience, when is the best week to consider a short run. Week 8, 10, 12, etc?

    • #13042
      Michael B
      Guest

      Tom, my previous posts indicated I was considering the hip replacement. Well, Monday 15SEP14, I had the right hip replaced via anterior approach. I was out of the hospital the next day, working out on home gym two days later and training with weights the following week. The recovery has been very fast. Still have some swelling but that should past soon ….heck, it has only been two weeks as of today. So, based off past posts and your experience, when is the best week to consider a short run. Week 8, 10, 12, etc?

    • #14044
      Michael B
      Guest

      Tom, my previous posts indicated I was considering the hip replacement. Well, Monday 15SEP14, I had the right hip replaced via anterior approach. I was out of the hospital the next day, working out on home gym two days later and training with weights the following week. The recovery has been very fast. Still have some swelling but that should past soon ….heck, it has only been two weeks as of today. So, based off past posts and your experience, when is the best week to consider a short run. Week 8, 10, 12, etc?

    • #12445
      Chris Neilson
      Guest

      Greetings,
      I am a 46 year old runner, who, is on his second hip surgery following a traumatic injury (hit by a car cycling) . I have finally decided that the pain is not going to stop, so it’s time to have a hip replacement. I was so depressed that I would never run again. I was thankful to be ble to run after the initial hip fracture repair (2011). Since the pain started late 2013, and the second surgery was done to try and save the hip, the only thing I have heard from doctors is “you will never run again”. I can’t tell you how happy I was to find this blog. I’m looking at April for the replacement. Hoping to share my recovery experience with some folks who have “been there, done that.” Thanks for the hope!

    • #13043
      Chris Neilson
      Guest

      Greetings,
      I am a 46 year old runner, who, is on his second hip surgery following a traumatic injury (hit by a car cycling) . I have finally decided that the pain is not going to stop, so it’s time to have a hip replacement. I was so depressed that I would never run again. I was thankful to be ble to run after the initial hip fracture repair (2011). Since the pain started late 2013, and the second surgery was done to try and save the hip, the only thing I have heard from doctors is “you will never run again”. I can’t tell you how happy I was to find this blog. I’m looking at April for the replacement. Hoping to share my recovery experience with some folks who have “been there, done that.” Thanks for the hope!

    • #14045
      Chris Neilson
      Guest

      Greetings,
      I am a 46 year old runner, who, is on his second hip surgery following a traumatic injury (hit by a car cycling) . I have finally decided that the pain is not going to stop, so it’s time to have a hip replacement. I was so depressed that I would never run again. I was thankful to be ble to run after the initial hip fracture repair (2011). Since the pain started late 2013, and the second surgery was done to try and save the hip, the only thing I have heard from doctors is “you will never run again”. I can’t tell you how happy I was to find this blog. I’m looking at April for the replacement. Hoping to share my recovery experience with some folks who have “been there, done that.” Thanks for the hope!

    • #12454
      LifeLongRunner
      Participant

      This is not the right place but I don’t know how to get help. I supposedly joined hiprunner, but haven’t been able to login without paying money to wordpress. I want to know if there is any experience of runners 5, 10, 15 years after hip replacement. I had surgery 17 days ago, want to know when to start the elliptical walker light running.

    • #13044
      LifeLongRunner
      Participant

      This is not the right place but I don’t know how to get help. I supposedly joined hiprunner, but haven’t been able to login without paying money to wordpress. I want to know if there is any experience of runners 5, 10, 15 years after hip replacement. I had surgery 17 days ago, want to know when to start the elliptical walker light running.

    • #14046
      LifeLongRunner
      Participant

      This is not the right place but I don’t know how to get help. I supposedly joined hiprunner, but haven’t been able to login without paying money to wordpress. I want to know if there is any experience of runners 5, 10, 15 years after hip replacement. I had surgery 17 days ago, want to know when to start the elliptical walker light running.

    • #12456
      Hip Brother Tom
      Keymaster

      Hi Bruce.

      That just doesn’t make sense. You should be able to set yourself up on our site without being charged??? Nobody else has ever reported that problem. If I can help in any way, please let me know. Regarding your question, I would encourage you to look at the list of HipRunners in the club. There is a date that shows when they got their first THR. They will be able to take your questions. I was able to “begin” running at month 4. I am guessing that that would be the conservative time frame for using the elliptical as well. Hope this helps and I hope you will be able to become a member of the club.

      Hip Brother Tom.

    • #13045
      Hip Brother Tom
      Keymaster

      Hi Bruce.

      That just doesn’t make sense. You should be able to set yourself up on our site without being charged??? Nobody else has ever reported that problem. If I can help in any way, please let me know. Regarding your question, I would encourage you to look at the list of HipRunners in the club. There is a date that shows when they got their first THR. They will be able to take your questions. I was able to “begin” running at month 4. I am guessing that that would be the conservative time frame for using the elliptical as well. Hope this helps and I hope you will be able to become a member of the club.

      Hip Brother Tom.

    • #14047
      Hip Brother Tom
      Keymaster

      Hi Bruce.

      That just doesn’t make sense. You should be able to set yourself up on our site without being charged??? Nobody else has ever reported that problem. If I can help in any way, please let me know. Regarding your question, I would encourage you to look at the list of HipRunners in the club. There is a date that shows when they got their first THR. They will be able to take your questions. I was able to “begin” running at month 4. I am guessing that that would be the conservative time frame for using the elliptical as well. Hope this helps and I hope you will be able to become a member of the club.

      Hip Brother Tom.

    • #12457
      Hip Brother Tom
      Keymaster

      Bruce,

      I couldn’t find your account anywhere in the system. If you would like me to set your account up for you, I will be happy to do so.

      Tom.

    • #13048
      Hip Brother Tom
      Keymaster

      Bruce,

      I couldn’t find your account anywhere in the system. If you would like me to set your account up for you, I will be happy to do so.

      Tom.

    • #14048
      Hip Brother Tom
      Keymaster

      Bruce,

      I couldn’t find your account anywhere in the system. If you would like me to set your account up for you, I will be happy to do so.

      Tom.

    • #12458

      At what point did you choose to have surgery? I have transitioned to bicycling and the elliptical. I can struggle through a run, but am sore for days. I am not in pain per say, just stiff. What is the tipping point for surgery?

      P.S. I have been diagnosed with arthritis in both hips. Dr. states that a hip replacement is not a matter of if, but when.

      Thank you for your response.

    • #13049

      At what point did you choose to have surgery? I have transitioned to bicycling and the elliptical. I can struggle through a run, but am sore for days. I am not in pain per say, just stiff. What is the tipping point for surgery?

      P.S. I have been diagnosed with arthritis in both hips. Dr. states that a hip replacement is not a matter of if, but when.

      Thank you for your response.

    • #14049

      At what point did you choose to have surgery? I have transitioned to bicycling and the elliptical. I can struggle through a run, but am sore for days. I am not in pain per say, just stiff. What is the tipping point for surgery?

      P.S. I have been diagnosed with arthritis in both hips. Dr. states that a hip replacement is not a matter of if, but when.

      Thank you for your response.

    • #12459
      Chris
      Guest

      Possible THR here. I used to run about 6 years ago, until I developed a runners fracture in the top of my foot and my left hip started hurting. I am not a marathoner by any means but I had gotten up to about 20 miles a week. I had gotten down to 185 (High School weight). Flash forward to now, remarried, 44, gained all my weight back (240lbs). I decided it was time to get back out there. Dr gave me a cortisone shot in the left hip and 4 days later I was off at it. After 2 months I worked my way up to doing a 5K. Did the 5K and now my right hip is killing me. Had a cort shot in that one as well, but it’s not helping. Doc is saying they may need to do a THR.

      I don’t want to do the high mileage marathons, but a 5K would be nice every once in a while. Every other day jogging is my goal if this happens. Just hoping if this does happen that it fixes the issue. Anyone have any tips for joggers to not hit the heel so hard? Pace is usually about a 12 minute mile.

    • #13050
      Chris
      Guest

      Possible THR here. I used to run about 6 years ago, until I developed a runners fracture in the top of my foot and my left hip started hurting. I am not a marathoner by any means but I had gotten up to about 20 miles a week. I had gotten down to 185 (High School weight). Flash forward to now, remarried, 44, gained all my weight back (240lbs). I decided it was time to get back out there. Dr gave me a cortisone shot in the left hip and 4 days later I was off at it. After 2 months I worked my way up to doing a 5K. Did the 5K and now my right hip is killing me. Had a cort shot in that one as well, but it’s not helping. Doc is saying they may need to do a THR.

      I don’t want to do the high mileage marathons, but a 5K would be nice every once in a while. Every other day jogging is my goal if this happens. Just hoping if this does happen that it fixes the issue. Anyone have any tips for joggers to not hit the heel so hard? Pace is usually about a 12 minute mile.

    • #14052
      Chris
      Guest

      Possible THR here. I used to run about 6 years ago, until I developed a runners fracture in the top of my foot and my left hip started hurting. I am not a marathoner by any means but I had gotten up to about 20 miles a week. I had gotten down to 185 (High School weight). Flash forward to now, remarried, 44, gained all my weight back (240lbs). I decided it was time to get back out there. Dr gave me a cortisone shot in the left hip and 4 days later I was off at it. After 2 months I worked my way up to doing a 5K. Did the 5K and now my right hip is killing me. Had a cort shot in that one as well, but it’s not helping. Doc is saying they may need to do a THR.

      I don’t want to do the high mileage marathons, but a 5K would be nice every once in a while. Every other day jogging is my goal if this happens. Just hoping if this does happen that it fixes the issue. Anyone have any tips for joggers to not hit the heel so hard? Pace is usually about a 12 minute mile.

    • #12460

      Has anyone had hip resurfacing? If not, why not? My understanding is that is a more suitable procedure if you want to return to running.

    • #13052

      Has anyone had hip resurfacing? If not, why not? My understanding is that is a more suitable procedure if you want to return to running.

    • #14055

      Has anyone had hip resurfacing? If not, why not? My understanding is that is a more suitable procedure if you want to return to running.

    • #12461
      Swayk
      Member

      I have been an avid runner for years….my right hip started giving me problems about 3 years ago. I switched to raod biking and gym cardio stuff…had a THR in May 2015 (anterior approach)….it went great and now, 7 months later I am gradually jogging and walking a 5K route with no pain. I am being cautious however….I am not so much concerned about wearing the new joint out (I am 61) but I do not want to do any damage to the new joint before it totally heals.

    • #13055
      Swayk
      Member

      I have been an avid runner for years….my right hip started giving me problems about 3 years ago. I switched to raod biking and gym cardio stuff…had a THR in May 2015 (anterior approach)….it went great and now, 7 months later I am gradually jogging and walking a 5K route with no pain. I am being cautious however….I am not so much concerned about wearing the new joint out (I am 61) but I do not want to do any damage to the new joint before it totally heals.

    • #14056
      Swayk
      Member

      I have been an avid runner for years….my right hip started giving me problems about 3 years ago. I switched to raod biking and gym cardio stuff…had a THR in May 2015 (anterior approach)….it went great and now, 7 months later I am gradually jogging and walking a 5K route with no pain. I am being cautious however….I am not so much concerned about wearing the new joint out (I am 61) but I do not want to do any damage to the new joint before it totally heals.

    • #12462

      Is there anyone out there that started back running after having hip replacement surgery and the hip replacement failed due to running. I recently had my left hip replaced. I would like to starting running again,but II don’t want to a revision either. Can you let me know about failures of hip replacement due to running?
      LM

    • #13056

      Is there anyone out there that started back running after having hip replacement surgery and the hip replacement failed due to running. I recently had my left hip replaced. I would like to starting running again,but II don’t want to a revision either. Can you let me know about failures of hip replacement due to running?
      LM

    • #14057

      Is there anyone out there that started back running after having hip replacement surgery and the hip replacement failed due to running. I recently had my left hip replaced. I would like to starting running again,but II don’t want to a revision either. Can you let me know about failures of hip replacement due to running?
      LM

    • #12463
      Hip Brother Tom
      Keymaster

      Hi Linda,

      This site has been up since January 2012. No reports of revisions due to running so far. Hip replacement technology is so good these days, it is quite possible they could outlast us, even with our crazy running.

    • #13057
      Hip Brother Tom
      Keymaster

      Hi Linda,

      This site has been up since January 2012. No reports of revisions due to running so far. Hip replacement technology is so good these days, it is quite possible they could outlast us, even with our crazy running.

    • #14058
      Hip Brother Tom
      Keymaster

      Hi Linda,

      This site has been up since January 2012. No reports of revisions due to running so far. Hip replacement technology is so good these days, it is quite possible they could outlast us, even with our crazy running.

    • #12464

      Thanks for the info about revision after running. I had THR 1/18/16. My recovery has been wonderful . I was walking on my own 3 days after surgery. PT had me running 3 weeks after surgery.running feels as natural as it did before my accident.
      I’m back biking, elliptical workouts, cross country ski machine workouts as much as I did before surgery. I’m doing a little running, mostly on soft surfaces, feels wonderful. My surgeon doesn’t want me to run, but said he would take care of me if ran and had tto have a revision. I don’t plan to return to the 35 to 40 miles a week running Idid before surgery, I just want to do 2 to 3 miles several times a week. I will keep you posted on my Hip Running. I’m so glad I found HipRunner. It has help me so much. Linda

    • #13058

      Thanks for the info about revision after running. I had THR 1/18/16. My recovery has been wonderful . I was walking on my own 3 days after surgery. PT had me running 3 weeks after surgery.running feels as natural as it did before my accident.
      I’m back biking, elliptical workouts, cross country ski machine workouts as much as I did before surgery. I’m doing a little running, mostly on soft surfaces, feels wonderful. My surgeon doesn’t want me to run, but said he would take care of me if ran and had tto have a revision. I don’t plan to return to the 35 to 40 miles a week running Idid before surgery, I just want to do 2 to 3 miles several times a week. I will keep you posted on my Hip Running. I’m so glad I found HipRunner. It has help me so much. Linda

    • #14059

      Thanks for the info about revision after running. I had THR 1/18/16. My recovery has been wonderful . I was walking on my own 3 days after surgery. PT had me running 3 weeks after surgery.running feels as natural as it did before my accident.
      I’m back biking, elliptical workouts, cross country ski machine workouts as much as I did before surgery. I’m doing a little running, mostly on soft surfaces, feels wonderful. My surgeon doesn’t want me to run, but said he would take care of me if ran and had tto have a revision. I don’t plan to return to the 35 to 40 miles a week running Idid before surgery, I just want to do 2 to 3 miles several times a week. I will keep you posted on my Hip Running. I’m so glad I found HipRunner. It has help me so much. Linda

    • #12465
      jimmyc
      Participant

      I delayed both my surgeries for about 4 years. I could no longer run, but could bike, swim, snowboard, etc. My tipping point was when I could no longer work 40 hrs/week, nor walk more than three miles. I was taking a lot of Advil, and finally started getting ulcers. Increase your short-term disability insurance, and have them done in the same calendar year; it will save you a significant amount. I am glad I did it; maybe waited just a bit too long.

    • #13059
      jimmyc
      Participant

      I delayed both my surgeries for about 4 years. I could no longer run, but could bike, swim, snowboard, etc. My tipping point was when I could no longer work 40 hrs/week, nor walk more than three miles. I was taking a lot of Advil, and finally started getting ulcers. Increase your short-term disability insurance, and have them done in the same calendar year; it will save you a significant amount. I am glad I did it; maybe waited just a bit too long.

    • #14060
      jimmyc
      Participant

      I delayed both my surgeries for about 4 years. I could no longer run, but could bike, swim, snowboard, etc. My tipping point was when I could no longer work 40 hrs/week, nor walk more than three miles. I was taking a lot of Advil, and finally started getting ulcers. Increase your short-term disability insurance, and have them done in the same calendar year; it will save you a significant amount. I am glad I did it; maybe waited just a bit too long.

    • #12466
      Liz Knott
      Member

      Hi fellow “Tin hippers”!

      I had an Exeter THR in 2009, when I was 48yrs old. Prior to this I was a very Athletic person, always running , playing team sport to a County/ regional level. Following the THR, ( my surgeon advised against a resurfacing due my age , gender and research indicating that bone narcosis was a high risk factor for resurfacing and advised a THR would be the
      better option). I was gutted to learn that I would no longer be able to run or take part in impact sport and so since this operation, Ive gradually put weight on because I can no

      longer run, and find gyms boring. I don’t swim, and a struggle with just simply walking – it’s too slow!

      When i ws able to run , I only ever did 3-4 mile runs 2-3 times a week.

      I wondered if anyone on here would know if it is possible for me to start jogging after such a long lay off from running? I must admit , I am weak in my core and glute medius muscle group ( having had a posteriolateral proceedure). I was a compliant patient and adhered to the advice , ” you must never run again”, but now I’ve read all the posts on here, I feel almost cheated of my one great love, running.

    • #13060
      Liz Knott
      Member

      Hi fellow “Tin hippers”!

      I had an Exeter THR in 2009, when I was 48yrs old. Prior to this I was a very Athletic person, always running , playing team sport to a County/ regional level. Following the THR, ( my surgeon advised against a resurfacing due my age , gender and research indicating that bone narcosis was a high risk factor for resurfacing and advised a THR would be the
      better option). I was gutted to learn that I would no longer be able to run or take part in impact sport and so since this operation, Ive gradually put weight on because I can no

      longer run, and find gyms boring. I don’t swim, and a struggle with just simply walking – it’s too slow!

      When i ws able to run , I only ever did 3-4 mile runs 2-3 times a week.

      I wondered if anyone on here would know if it is possible for me to start jogging after such a long lay off from running? I must admit , I am weak in my core and glute medius muscle group ( having had a posteriolateral proceedure). I was a compliant patient and adhered to the advice , ” you must never run again”, but now I’ve read all the posts on here, I feel almost cheated of my one great love, running.

    • #14061
      Liz Knott
      Member

      Hi fellow “Tin hippers”!

      I had an Exeter THR in 2009, when I was 48yrs old. Prior to this I was a very Athletic person, always running , playing team sport to a County/ regional level. Following the THR, ( my surgeon advised against a resurfacing due my age , gender and research indicating that bone narcosis was a high risk factor for resurfacing and advised a THR would be the
      better option). I was gutted to learn that I would no longer be able to run or take part in impact sport and so since this operation, Ive gradually put weight on because I can no

      longer run, and find gyms boring. I don’t swim, and a struggle with just simply walking – it’s too slow!

      When i ws able to run , I only ever did 3-4 mile runs 2-3 times a week.

      I wondered if anyone on here would know if it is possible for me to start jogging after such a long lay off from running? I must admit , I am weak in my core and glute medius muscle group ( having had a posteriolateral proceedure). I was a compliant patient and adhered to the advice , ” you must never run again”, but now I’ve read all the posts on here, I feel almost cheated of my one great love, running.

    • #12467
      Hip Brother Tom
      Keymaster

      Hi Liz,

      So sorry for the late reply. Having a long lay off from running, you will experience those start up pains related to getting active again. And your hip might ache a little more than you are used to. But…Y-E-S….you definitely can get back to it. You just need to remember there will be 2 types of pain, the pain of getting back into shape and the pain of getting that hip working for you again. We all experience a little of it. Just be sure to listen to the hip and when it tells you to rest….be sure to rest. Then when it is ready again, give it another try. Best of luck to you. You will run again….if you want to.

    • #13061
      Hip Brother Tom
      Keymaster

      Hi Liz,

      So sorry for the late reply. Having a long lay off from running, you will experience those start up pains related to getting active again. And your hip might ache a little more than you are used to. But…Y-E-S….you definitely can get back to it. You just need to remember there will be 2 types of pain, the pain of getting back into shape and the pain of getting that hip working for you again. We all experience a little of it. Just be sure to listen to the hip and when it tells you to rest….be sure to rest. Then when it is ready again, give it another try. Best of luck to you. You will run again….if you want to.

    • #14062
      Hip Brother Tom
      Keymaster

      Hi Liz,

      So sorry for the late reply. Having a long lay off from running, you will experience those start up pains related to getting active again. And your hip might ache a little more than you are used to. But…Y-E-S….you definitely can get back to it. You just need to remember there will be 2 types of pain, the pain of getting back into shape and the pain of getting that hip working for you again. We all experience a little of it. Just be sure to listen to the hip and when it tells you to rest….be sure to rest. Then when it is ready again, give it another try. Best of luck to you. You will run again….if you want to.

    • #12468
      Wendy
      Member

      Having THR on Tuesday and I can’t wait to get back to real running. I’m doing a 10 mile trail race (slowly) on Sunday to say “goodbye yucky hip, hello new hip”!

    • #13062
      Wendy
      Member

      Having THR on Tuesday and I can’t wait to get back to real running. I’m doing a 10 mile trail race (slowly) on Sunday to say “goodbye yucky hip, hello new hip”!

    • #14063
      Wendy
      Member

      Having THR on Tuesday and I can’t wait to get back to real running. I’m doing a 10 mile trail race (slowly) on Sunday to say “goodbye yucky hip, hello new hip”!

    • #12469
      Hip Brother Tom
      Keymaster

      That’s the spirit Wendy. Fighting it right up to the end. You’ll do well with your new hip! You’ve got the right attitude.

    • #13064
      Hip Brother Tom
      Keymaster

      That’s the spirit Wendy. Fighting it right up to the end. You’ll do well with your new hip! You’ve got the right attitude.

    • #14064
      Hip Brother Tom
      Keymaster

      That’s the spirit Wendy. Fighting it right up to the end. You’ll do well with your new hip! You’ve got the right attitude.

    • #12471
      Paul
      Guest

      Hi now 18months post op. I ran for a few yrs in my early 30’s going sub 3. I stopped running once i found out at 33 that i needed a THR. Now i cycle to Cat 1 level but would love to yry another marathon before i turn 40. Has anyone had any problems distance training? I ran 3miles @7.30 pace for the first time yesterday but was quiet sore after. Any advice returning to the sport

    • #13066
      Paul
      Guest

      Hi now 18months post op. I ran for a few yrs in my early 30’s going sub 3. I stopped running once i found out at 33 that i needed a THR. Now i cycle to Cat 1 level but would love to yry another marathon before i turn 40. Has anyone had any problems distance training? I ran 3miles @7.30 pace for the first time yesterday but was quiet sore after. Any advice returning to the sport

    • #14065
      Paul
      Guest

      Hi now 18months post op. I ran for a few yrs in my early 30’s going sub 3. I stopped running once i found out at 33 that i needed a THR. Now i cycle to Cat 1 level but would love to yry another marathon before i turn 40. Has anyone had any problems distance training? I ran 3miles @7.30 pace for the first time yesterday but was quiet sore after. Any advice returning to the sport

    • #13241
      Dublin runner
      Participant

      Dublin hip runner here.Had my hip done in December 2016 and I am back running 35km a week and feel good.I am training for a Half Marathon in July 2018.Would anybody have some tips or a training plan.All the best and never stop running.Dublin hip.

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    • #18562
      Frederick
      Participant

      Hi,

      First of all, I struggle with this blog…My intention was to just make a general post about my TLHR surgery for others to see/compare. I can’t figure out how to leave a general post, so I suppose I am replying to something. Perhaps Tom can move this to an appropriate place…

      Anyway, I had my surgery 9 months ago. Dr. Scott Kelley at Duke performed the anterior approach. No issues whatsoever. No pain pills and only Aleve for 2 weeks…then nothing after that. My Doctor was adamant about giving my recovery 9 full months of no running/jogging/Stairmaster, squats, etc. After the 9 months, I was free to do anything, within reason. My surgeon has had both of his hips replaced and is an avid snowboarder and kitesurfer. 9 months out was Wednesday (May 20th, 2020). I ran 1 mile in 8:27 on Wednesday, with no issues other than being very winded. My plan is to ease back into running by taking 2 or 3 months before I try to really push things. My goal is to run a half marathon by the end of the year under 2 hours and hopefully a full marathon at some point under 4 hours. I’m 56 years old and ran Boston the first time in 2009. I don’t have delusions of ever qualifying again, but won’t rule it out completely either. My PR is 3:27 on a full and 1:30 on a half both around the age of 46. I’m looking forward to seeing how I do going forward. My doctor has placed no restrictions on me other than using common sense if things go South. I have lost 35 pounds (currently at 185) since January 1st (I got heavy due to inactivity)…and am doing P90X workouts currently to build strength in light of gyms still being closed in NC. So far, everything has gone according to plan. I only submit this as a reference. If anyone would like to contact me via email to share stories/information, my email is fvc@windstream.net

      I think this a wonderful site and thank you Tom for all your efforts. Sharing info is the BEST way for everyone to progress, IMO. I’ll help anyone I can…

      Thanks,

      Frederick Von Canon
      Sanford, NC

    • #20141
      leedresser
      Participant

      Hello,

      I appreciate all of the good information on this site. It is encouraging to know that so many people have been successful in their attempts to return to running after hip replacement. I am sure I share the same sentiment with many that there is nothing quite like the feeling you get from running. I was interested to read that Frederick’s surgeon mandated no running for 9 months after his surgery. I had my right hip replaced January 11, 2022 by posterior approach and have had a good recovery. I can swim 1.5 miles, ride a bike for 1.5 hours, walk 4 miles and use an elliptical for an hour with little to no pain. My surgeon was fairly vague about when and if to ever run again. I would be most curious about when other people began running after their surgery and how it went. I am 63 year old man and was in good shape before surgery, having run a marathon a little over a year before.

      Thank you for any experiences you all can share and best of luck to everyone with their running!

      Lee D.

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