Saw my surgeon today and he officially cleared me from his care. He said he would like me to avoid sports that require explosive jumping, like basketball and volleyball. But he said to feel free to do all other sports. He said at the 1 year mark, I have no restrictions and can play basketball if I want.
This week I actually started running again to work my way up to do a half marathon. I will first try a 5k. My pre-injury best was around 24 minutes. I am hoping I can get back to that time. My upper calf on my injured leg was screaming this week after the running. It took me back to the first day of “2 a day” football practices in high school. After that first day everything hurt and you couldn’t walk without grimacing.
Life is good!
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March 14th, 2013 at 5:31 pm - Edit
Congratulations! That’s a big step in the journey! Good luck on your 5K
March 14th, 2013 at 6:25 pm - Edit
BIG HUGE CONGRATULATIONS Crutchs! I just commented earlier that some of us are well versed on this recovery thing, and HERE YOU ARE TODAY! That’s fantastic. I’m 1 week in (again) and trying to not look too far ahead right now. In fact, my main goal right now is to move to the living room in about 30 mins. and watch a Netflix disc tonight! After that - whatever!
March 14th, 2013 at 10:11 pm - Edit
Congrats man! It’s a huge step. I will be happy if I’m at the same place in 2 more months. Keep it up!
March 15th, 2013 at 1:01 am - Edit
Wow! That’s awesome. I’ll admit to being a little jealous. Can’t wait to be at your stage
Congratulations and good luck with the 5K run. I had been training toward a half marathon this spring too. My younger sister works for Big Sisters and she and I were going to run it together as part of their annual fundraiser. Aww. Not to be this year. Next year…
March 15th, 2013 at 3:24 pm - Edit
Always good for people in differet parts of the conveyor belt to connect. It’s part of the magic of this great site!
March 20th, 2013 at 11:33 am - Edit
Good to know! It gives me hope!!
March 20th, 2013 at 6:30 pm - Edit
Congrats Crutches - good luck with the 5k and look forward to reading more of your success in future.
March 24th, 2013 at 8:15 am - Edit
This is great news to see, I know what you mean about those two a days! I played collegiate football fur four seasons and miss that good worn out feeling! Keep up the great progress and keep us informed, very proud and happy for you, hope to see ya n the full marathons later on down the road!
July 6th, 2013 at 12:26 am - Edit
have you been able to do a single calf raise yet??