desperate2run

I decided to start this Blog because I am a runner who just found out that I need micro fracture surgery for my knee and was dissappointed at how little information I was able to find on the web about my likelihood of recovering enough to run again.  Here is my sad tale.  I am a 44 year old female who has been running for 10 years.  I was training for my 9th marathon and had completed 2 20 milers when I started to feel significant pain in my knee.  Bottom line:  one week before the marathon I was told by a knee specialist I needed microfracture surgery and that I could not run again for a year.  Now to most normal people (i.e. people who do not obsessively run long distances) this is not a big deal.  I on the other hand spent the next several days in tears.  If you are a runner you understand that this is extremely depressing news.  I have three things in my life that matter to me 1) my family; 2) my job and 3) running.  I am not sure I would have 1 & 2 without having 3.  Seriuosly, running got me thru every stressful period of time in my life without the need for a psychologist.  I’ts free therapy!  I am addicted to it and now I can’t have it.  Withdrawal has taken the form of buying an elliptical, obsessively using a  weight machine and soon a stationary bike.  My surgery is set for Jan 6 after which I will not be able to bear weight on my knee for two months.  I understand that this surgery is pretty common.  So if you are reading this because you have had it or are about to please let me know how you are doing.  It is my intent to chronicle my recovery so that if you find yourself in the same boat you will know what to expect.  In the meantime I am going to do my level best not to stare longingly  at people running down the street and to stop being annoyed when my husband goes for a run!