Running post-surgery
Kelly
Edited to say: I have been doing the elipse for 5 months and do about 3-7 miles a few times a week...but no road or tredmill running because of my knee...
High/Surgery/Current/Goal
288/242/138/145
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Is this a run/walk program? I would be hesitant to say you could all-out run at 3.5 weeks post-surgery, but I imagine if you started out on the walking option, you'd be in good condition to begin running towards the end of the program, maybe 6-8 weeks post-op? It'd definitely be a good idea to ask your surgeon this question...
If your doc clears you, you should totally go! I loved mine and I plan to do it again next year. Just be sure to listen to your body and honor its limitations that early out! And be careful -- you absolutely do NOT want to get dehydrated, especially at that stage when you're in ketosis... it could destroy your kidneys.
That sounds like a plan. They say it's for people who have never run.. so I would assume they would have a walking group. Plus you don't have to attend the group runs. So maybe I could do my walking and catch up after I am able to do more running...
I just want to start something I can stick with... I need the exercise. I used to think group classes were for me but lately I realize I like being on my own. I feel more a sense of accomplishment. When I go to the classes I am always watching the clock and thinking when is this aerobic he** going to be over
When I go all out on the ellipse for 35 minutes.. dripping sweat harder than I ever do in aerobics class I feel energized and euphoric. (weird I know)
Kelly
High/Surgery/Current/Goal
288/242/138/145
Anyway, I understand about the euphoria. Exercise is great stress relief for me (I've got a teenage daughter, talk about stress), and as a previously adamant non-runner it's astonishing to me that I can enjoy it this much. But I do! And having a goal to look forward to is great motivation.
The group I did was also a women's group, and there was such a fantastic feeling of cameraderie by the end. The 5k was more like a huge party with all the leaders encouraging us baby runners along the way. I hope yours is as wonderful.
I know this because that's what he said tonight at our support group meeting when someone else asked him.
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