Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Report from Orthopedic Doctor

Path of treatment is to just let it heal.  Next Monday, I have another appointment for X-Ray and start rehab to get range of motion back.  He feels if I am willing to work hard and accept a lot of pain, I will get all, to almost all the range of motion back in that arm.

No running this week, but I can walk at incline or do stairclimber.  Next week I can run some to pain tolerance - but not usual training levels.

I still believe I can finish Leadville - Just slow and steady.

Now I have to get a plan together and get motivated to do what I can to be in finishing shape in less than 6 weeks.

I really think this was great news.  The silly fall in this silly sport I love will not take my ability to enjoy life with my family away (Long term) - Although we had to cancel whitewater rafting from the family vacation.

Good running to all! 

4 comments:

  1. Sorry to hear about your injury. Best of luck at Leadville and hope you get to reschedule that Beer Mile :)

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  2. Sorry to hear about your injury. I guess just enjoy Leadville, make it fun. You can probably still do pretty well with the base you have. Will you be at Glacial Age this year?

    Joe J

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  3. I tried to run Superior 100 with a broken hand; it's harder than you expect, because you can't carry things the way you want. Most people doing Leadville are focused on Hope Pass; they get through it (twice) and then time out at one of the next aid stations - so stay focused on getting from 70-85 miles and let the rest take care of itself. Also, I got surprised at how altitude makes one dehydrate quickly, so watch fluid intake. Best of luck!

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  4. Thanks everyone - No make up beer mile - Although a lot of make up beer.

    Glacial ??? I would like to be there is some shape or form - maybe volunteering if not running. If I do run it will be the 50k.

    Steve - I have always opted for the more hydration - wearing a camel back - even though it is carrying more weight. I do not drink to thirst or eat to hunger - I do these things on schedule

    MTP
    Michael Henze

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