Going With The Flow

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Location:

Salt Lake City,UT,United States

Member Since:

May 08, 2011

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Local Elite

Running Accomplishments:

Unaided -
17:16 OktoberFAST 5K (10/11)
17:23 BAA 5K (4/12)
37:10 Memorial Day 10K (5/11)
1:17:03 Long Beach Half Marathon (10/11)
1:17:21 USA 1/2 Champs - Duluth (6/12)
2:49:01 Philadelphia Marathon (11/11)

Aided -
16:52 Fight For Air 5K (6/11)
17:08 Provo City 5K (5/12)
1:17:52 Top of Utah Half Marathon (8/11)
1:17:54 Utah Valley Half Marathon (6/11)

Short-Term Running Goals:

Run consistently as I get back to 100% health. Stay patient!

Long-Term Running Goals:

Have fun training and racing.

Sub-17 5K
Sub-1:17 Half Marathon
Quality for the Olympic Trials in the marathon

Personal:

I am originally from Knoxville, TN and moved to SLC with Jake in 2010. I started racing in 2011 and had some great success before a major injury hit me in July 2012. I had athletic pubalgia surgery in May 2013...then again in Sept 2014 and am still trying to get back to my old self. Although running is my true passion, I love doing pretty much anything active outdoors - backcountry skiing, backpacking, biking, etc.

I've been running for the Saucony Team since 2011. I enjoy representing the brand and really do believe they make the best shoes :)

I work as a Quality Engineer for BD Medical in Sandy.

Favorite Blogs:

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
Skinning Miles (1000ft ~ 2.5 Miles) Lifetime Miles:						912.35
Hiking Miles Lifetime Miles:						10.50

Wed, Jun 19, 2013

Total Distance

0.80

Well, it is officially the 6 week post-surgery mark. According to rehab plans, I am now at the point to resume regular activity. I am not even close to that, unfortunately. The areas where I had surgery feel pretty good, but I still have significant issues with the psoas muscle and right lateral hip. I'm sad because I still don't see myself running without pain any time soon. I truly believe that I have been smart about this injury and done everything that I know to get better. It's really frustrating. I'm tired of seeing progress as being able to "exercise" for 5 extra minutes - because really, walking and sitting on a bike are not exercise at all for me. I need to see true progress now, I need to run.

PM - Well, after my semi-breakdown I had to try running again so I went out for 0.8 miles. Knee still feels a little wobbly but not terrible. Then went on a 4 mile bike ride with Jake. I was pretty achy by the end of the day but felt better mentally.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 0.00	Weight: 0.00

Comments

From jtshad on Wed, Jun 19, 2013 at 12:52:36 from 141.221.191.225

Sorry about the prolonged recovery, I hope that the rest of the issues continue to get better quickly and let you get back to where you want to be soon.

From Lulu Walls on Wed, Jun 19, 2013 at 12:55:22 from 155.98.164.38

"Resume normal activity" actually means that you are now permitted to working towards resuming your normal activities. Meaning your surgical recovering restrictions have been lifted.

I think by seeing resume normal activity on the rehab plans makes you think you should be back to full function by then, when really it takes a heck of a lot longer than that.

I know it is frustrating and it super sucks, but try to celebrate the little progress-es because they are all going to add up to huge PROGRESS at some point.

I do wonder if I hadn't pushed myself so hard after my first surgery if I would have needed the second one. So this time I gave myself the extra time to heal and now look at me :) Granted it took 5 months, but bodies need time to heal.

From Carina on Wed, Jun 19, 2013 at 13:11:00 from 204.15.86.83

"normal activity" for most people doesn't include running unfortunately. I know that is normal for you, but I think in time you'll get where you want to go! Keep up the good work, you are on the right track!

From Jake K on Wed, Jun 19, 2013 at 14:04:04 from 67.177.11.154

Two weeks ago Lacie had trouble walking and look at her today!

http://youtu.be/MlEomdgmxJo

From Andrea on Wed, Jun 19, 2013 at 14:18:24 from 72.37.171.52

Even a 16 year old dog recovers faster than me! :)

I know I have to continue to be patient and not push the recovery. I just go on so many highs and lows, ups and downs with the recovery - feel super positive and optimistic one day then depressed the next. It's exhausting!

From SlowJoe on Wed, Jun 19, 2013 at 19:49:03 from 12.232.117.226

Sorry about the rollercoaster of issues. I mean, you might be just around the corner from beating this thing once and for all, but not knowing has gotta be the crappy part.

Can you box or do MMA while you're waiting? Maybe getting punched will make the psoas and hip not as bad by comparison.

From Jake K on Thu, Jun 20, 2013 at 09:00:55 from 67.177.11.154

Valid point, Joe. The other day I didn't realize the back hatch of my jeep was up and walked right into it, taking a great shot to the forehead. Forgot all about any other issues. Also forgot my name for a few minutes.

From JulieC on Fri, Jun 21, 2013 at 15:19:37 from 63.224.116.31

I m goi ng thru the same thing only idk if i will recover. I dont have a diagnosis yet. Lower back and rigbt heel. Muscles not cooperating. I take long to recover from activoty. Geez. I hope the best for u as u r still quite young :-)

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