I’ve been running the NY Road Runner’s club races in order to qualify for the 2010 NYC Marathon. Since my last post, I ran the Japan Day 4 miler, Chase Corporate Challenge 3.5miles, and NYRR Dash 10K. This coming Sunday, I’ll be running the Father’s Day Race Against Prostate Cancer 5 miler. These races have been great, as it forces me to get up early on weekends and do something productive and fun. I am not in the best shape of my life, but I am on the right track.
Waking up early is difficult, but I am always glad to be out in Central Park warming up for the runs while taking in the nice weather.
My time has been improving, and I’ve been feeling better both out on the RRC races and on the basketball courts. I am not sucking wind as much any more. I am averaging about 9 min miles on longer runs, and 8:30 for the 5Ks. My legs feel pretty good throughout the race, but the limiting factor still seem to be my lungs. I know that it’ll get better as I run more, so I just need to keep up with my runs. On average, I am running about twice a week, and my goal is to run 3 times a week.
Here are some pictures from the Japan Day run:
My recovering Achilles is getting stronger. I wouldn’t say that it’s 100 % as it feels “different” than my other Achilles. I don’t feel any pain or have any other issues, but it does get a little stiff in the mornings, and I need to warm up before doing any sort of exercise. I’d say that it’s at about 95%. I am not disappointed that it doesn’t feel 100%, as others who are further along in their recovery mentioned that they do see gradual improvements even after 2-3 years.
My Achilles hasn’t held me back from basketball or running, so I am more than happy with my progress.
The surgery scar is still somewhat unsightly, but I am fine with that. I just look at it as a badge of honor, and it reminds me of the trying times from a year ago. Here are some recent pictures of my Achilles:
Let’s see, what else is going on? I’ve switched jobs, and I am enjoying the work. There is always some stress involved in starting a new job as I need to learn the different ways of doing things, new projects, and getting to know the people in the new environment. Running and playing basketball have been keeping me motivated, focused, and optimistic.
I don’t think about my recovering Achilles as much as I used to. (maybe just in the mornings) Reflecting on my injury, even though it was just a year and some months ago, it’s a distant memory now. Happy healing everyone!
24 responses so far ↓
1 jim // Jun 15, 2009 at 2:46 am
Dennis, Great to hear from you again. I’m plugging away also. I’m back in PT because I’m having trouble getting the calf to kick in and really grow. It hasn’t stopped me from doing anything I like though. Been hiking and biking a lot. I also have zero pain, a nasty scar (which I like having after all I went through), but I’d say I’m 50%-60% ish back to normal. Not from lack of abusing my poor leg though.
Jim
2 dennis // Jun 21, 2009 at 12:34 pm
jim - glad to hear that you’ve been keeping active. Hopefully the PT will help with strengthening your leg. Looking forward to hearing from you again.
3 jim // Jun 21, 2009 at 10:43 pm
Dennis, I have a couple of questions for you.
Does any part of your scar stick, or does the skin move freely over the scar?
With your leg STRAIGHT, how high can you go up on your toes without hanging onto anything?
Thanks
Jim
4 dennis // Jun 22, 2009 at 1:03 am
jim - I can’t really tell if the skin sticks or not. Actually, I think there is a few parts where it sticks, since when I do pull on the skin, it stings a little. So I do probably have a bit of adhesion. It’s probably good to go back to a good PT who know about this and can give me a good (probably painful) massage to loosen it up.
I can go up on my toes as high as I can with my other leg. It doesn’t feel as strong, but it’s pretty close. I jump with the recovering leg too playing basketball, and I haven’t had any issues. I don’t go all out playing bball though, so it’s not 100% yet.
Well, I hope this helps!
5 swill // Oct 21, 2009 at 11:22 am
Congrats Dennis - you are inspiring in multiple ways. Keep up the great work. And, thanks for giving us all such an awesome resource. I’m about 21 weeks post-op myself, and actually am having some tendonitis in my “good” achilles. Other than that life is seeming more normal. Thanks for the inspiration. And good luck!
6 annieh // Oct 22, 2009 at 9:35 am
Fantastic news Dennis.
Do your new employers know about your blog, it would really impress them to see what you have done for all of us.
Annie
7 dennis // Oct 24, 2009 at 9:21 am
swill and annieh - thanks. I now have 2 more runs until I qualify for next year’s nyc marathon. There is the physical recovery, and then there is the mental recovery. It really has been helpful in my mental recovery from the ATR to get to know everyone here.
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