Went to see the Sports Consultant again this evening with a view to getting a further diagnosis on the knee and the Buttock issues. I got through the full range of motion without a real identifiable problem pinpointed! I'm going to have an MRI on the hip/pelvis area Monday to check things out. If no identifiable problem presents I will probably be referred to a Physiotherapist who specialises in recovery from hip replacement patients (Apparently presently doing a doctorate in this particular area). As it stands I'm completely unable to run but I am able to pursue my core exercises and so I'm devoting myself to strength work twice a day! If nothing else comes of this, my upper body strength is much improved (500 push ups a day!). Here is a photo of me after a session this morning
I guess the plan is sort out the buttocks then see what can be done about the knee. Right now the idea of ever running pain free sometime in the future seems a long long way off. In the meantime I've also enjoyed reading a new blog created by none other than Pete Magill!! Check it out here.
My reader will know how highly I rate Pete as a M45 performer (Best in the World) and his blog is full of interesting articles (health and training) and interviews with top (Mainly American) masters runners. He has been phenomenally busy putting up post after post. The only thing I'd mention is Pete should put up more details on his training and performances.
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Thanks, David, for the nice words about my blog! I can say the same for yours! FYI - I'd LOVE to do posts with some non-American runners. It's all about who I have contact info for at this stage, and frankly that's almost 100% Americans. Hopefully, I'll get some suggestions and email addresses for top masters performers worldwide - hint ... hint - and then my site will truly expand past American borders to equal the worldwide love we "older runners" have for our sport.
David. Just thought I'd let you know that Glenda ran a 10:11 for F45 last night. That's 22 seconds quicker than previous Aus. record. See CR thread.
Gee mate - you are doing it tough. I hope you can sort things. Missed you out a the 10000m on Monday. Brendan ran 33:10. I could only manage 34:50. Bugger this getting old caper.
Best wishes
yours-in-running,
Ronnie.
Hi Ronnie, Thanks for the update, blinding run by Glenda! I told Pete Magill he should interview ; You, Alan Bradford, Col McLeod, Glenda and Jeanette Flynn.Have you got email contacts for you and the others please? send to; david.sweeney@projectservices.qld.gov.au
As for your 10000, isn't it all about getting the right conditions! I remember you chasing me down at the Gold Coast last year for 33m30'ish on a humid warm night,so it will come. I guess Brendan was no help either!
Dave, that photo can't be you because he appears to be actually running!
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