As last year I have to do without the Berlin Marathon... :-(
About three weeks ago my left knee started to make problems on a very moderate training run. Without any warning really. No tumble or fall or twist but within a mile or so it started clicking and crunching and severe pain and it felt something was not quite as it should be. The problem did not disappear and I (well, Silke actually) managed to get an MRS organised quickly and yesterday the result showed extensive damage to the meniscal cartilage. That is nothing which will just disappear just by itself and will prevent me from running so I will need surgery to get that repaired (it's more a cartilage removal than a repair actually) but hopefully 4-6 weeks later can start training again and see how that goes.
My season is effectively over. I hope my ultra running is not though... and now it's all about patience and wait and see and having some luck and hoping for the best.
To look at the bright side. My season has been great anyway. A 100k for Scotland and winning the Celtic Plates. A massive WestHighlandWay Race PB. Finally I got into my best shape ever and ran my best race ever: The Devil O The Highlands. And having a good rest after that season is needed anyway.
So let's look forward to 2012!
9 comments:
Hi THOMAS
After a great year, Take time rest and recover well, cant wait to see what 2012 has in-store for you...
Norry
Sorry to hear about your knee, there is never a "right" time to have an injury but I think if you're going to have one now might as well be the time. It's shame you'll miss Berlin though, but you'll have the winter to recover and build your speed and strength ready for what 2012 will bring. xx
So sorry to hear about you knee. Finger's crossed some tidying up may sort it for you. As you say, it's been a great year for you so at least you've got those memories to cheer you up over the winter.
Maybe you'll have to join the cycling ex-runners? ;-)
Really sorry to hear about the knee Thomas. But a bit of cartilege removal via keyhole should not keep you out of action for long, I had one and was back in action in about 3/4 weeks I think. I'm sure you'll get back into great shape and get your PB at Berlin next year.
I'm glad you've been able to find out what needs to be done and I'm sure you'll be back stronger and fitter than ever.
Be patient!
Thomas, really sorry to hear you're injured after such an amazing season. Make sure you take it easy for a while.
Take care,
Paul
Folks,
thanks for your comments and encouragement. I am honestly hoping for a full recovery.
Andy,
it is really encouraging that you had a similar op and came back as good as new.
Maybe I'll have a fresh start with a proper weekly progress report once I start running again.
Thanks again!
A nuisance, but don't suppose it'll slow you down much in the long run (might even be faster minus the weight of removed cartilage)! ;-)
So is Silke still roller-blading the marathon?
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