It's been 8.5 weeks since my knee scope and I am officially back to running. Woohoo!!!! Prior to surgery, I was under the impression I'd be back in 4 weeks but that wasn't the case. I had to listen to my body and not rush it.
On May, 25 I had my 10 day post-op appointment with Dr. Loeb, my surgeon.
Notes from report:
- chondral damage - this was shaved smooth
- posterior horn tear to the medial meniscus - this was removed
- anterior synovitis removed
I was cleared to get back in the pool!!! I headed to the pool that afternoon during my lunch break and did an easy 1500 with a pull buoy. Bending my knee was still very challenging but the pull buoy allowed me to float my legs and pull with my upper body! It felt so good to move!
Recovery workouts and hours following surgery:
Days 0-10: Nothing.......went mildly insane
Day 10-14: 2 swims - 3,100 yards
Week 3: 5 swims - 10,100 yards, 2 bike/trainer rides - 1.5 hours
Week 4: 5 swims - 10,800 yards, 2 bike/trainer rides - 2.0 hours, 2 walks - 4.2 miles, 1 - Flow yoga
Week 5: 3 swims - 6,700 yards, 2 bike/trainer rides - 2.25 hours, 1 walk - 3.1 miles, 1 - Flow yoga
Week 6: 5 swims - 12,000 yards, 1 trainer - 1 hour, 1 road ride - 31 miles, 3 walks - 6.4 miles, 1 - Core Flow yoga
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| May 15 - July 14, 2017 |
My biking has also started to increase. Last Saturday, I started with my training group (The A-Team) and held on till mile 20 when I turned to cut the ride short. I got in 38 miles in the hills with a significant amount of effort the first 20 miles. And it felt good! Really good to be back with my training partners and friends.
I have 8 weeks till the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Chattanooga. My goal is to make it to the starting line with a body that is ready for the distance. If things keep going like they are, I should be able to build up to distance by then.
Till the next post........
