desperate2run

Well, it’s August already! I can’t believe I am almost at the 2 1/2 year mark.  I am doing well.  My knee is still stiff a lot- especially going down stairs in heels – but not painful.  I run about 3 x per week.  3-4 miles per time.  I do most of my runs on the treadmill because it is soft.  I do run outside some, and it is getting easier.  I cycle or eliptical the rest of the time.  I am hopeful that I will continue to improve over the next year or more.  My doctor tells me it takes 5 years to fully mature the new cells (yikes!).  Cycling is pretty easy on it.  I intend to do another century ride this fall and can easily cycle 30 or 40 miles without any problems at all (no swelling or pain afterwards).  For example, I cycled 30 yesterday and the knee feels well enough that I may run 3 or 4 tonight.  Is it normal? No, but it sure is better than it was before surgery! I have a whole different perspective on things now and am so grateful that I have not been completely sidelined from sporting activities.  If you are at the beginning of this process – hang in there – it gets better!