Tag: ruptured-tendon
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For The First Time in Forever… (Thursday, March 13, 2025)
The day finally arrived… my follow-up with my Orthopedic doctor on whether or not I was at a good point in my recovery to start running. Since I would need to travel to his office, I woke up a little earlier than normal to give my faithful dog, Molly, time for her regular walk. Following…
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I’m Walkin’ (March 11, 2025)
There’s a classic song by Fats Domino entitled “I’m Walkin’”. Some of the lyrics include: “I’m walkin’, yes indeed, and I’m talkin’ ’bout you and meI’m hopin’ that you’ll come back to me (yes)I’m lonely as I can be, I’m waitin’ for your companyI’m hopin’ that you’ll come back to me” As my recovery continues,…
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Returning to the ‘Scene of the Crime’ (Sunday, February 23, 2025)
It’s my first return trip to New Orleans since the running accident that caused my Achilles Tendon to rupture. My daughter lives in the greater New Orleans area, and I found myself standing on her porch debating if I should go to the spot where my right foot ‘found’ a hole in the street while…
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T-Minus 253 Days… and Counting. Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Throughout my Achilles tendon recovery process, I’ve circled several dates on my calendar. Most of these important ‘do not forget’ dates involved a medical appointment, i.e. cast removal, physical therapy dates, etc. Last November, I circled today’s date, i.e. Tuesday, February 11, 2025. And certainly not for anything directly medically related. No… not medical… rather…
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Navigating the ‘Dead’ Miles Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Wednesday, January 29. 2025 Frequent readers to the BLOG know my running history includes 36 FULL marathons and well over 100 Half Marathons. Throughout my running career, I’ve become acquainted with the term: ‘Dead’ miles. Miles 7-10 in Half Marathons and 16 – 20 in Full Marathons are occasionally labeled as ‘dead’ miles. Likely reason……
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Bootless and Somewhat Fancy-Free! Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Today’s the day… I hope! It’s now exactly 10-weeks post-surgery to re-attach my ruptured Achilles tendon. Today is FINALLY the day I meet with my orthopedic surgeon to check on my progress and ‘HOPEFULLY’ get released from the boot. First, I meet with the PA. She’s a very pleasant 30-something young lady. How am I…
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Welcome To 10-weeks Post! January 5, 2025
January 5, 2025 Time passes. Holidays come and go. Doctor appointments. Physical Therapy appointments. Milestones anticipated and achieved. What’s next? I’ve had a date circled on my calendar for 5 long weeks… January 7th’s follow-up with my Orthopedic Surgeon. I was told this appointment normally happens at 9 weeks post… however due to the New…
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Another Pacing Gig “Bites The Dust”… Thursday, January 2, 2025
Thursday, January 2, 2025 Frequent readers of this BLOG know that as a seasoned runner, the one part I truly love about running more than anything else is the ability to share my love of running by pacing events. I’ve paced more than 50 races… both full and half marathons. I do love taking runners…
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8 weeks out… Merry Christmas!
December 25, 2024 I certainly wasn’t doing any math when they wheeled me into the OR to reattach my ruptured Achilles tendon back on October 30th. As it turns out, Wednesday, October 30th was exactly 8 weeks before Christmas. Truth be known, time that I thought would have dragged along at a slower than a…
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PT 4 ME! December 11, 2024
December 11, 2024 As I’ve mentioned on previous posts, my recovery is a series of milestone events and achievements. From the original injury to surgery to reattach the ruptured Achilles Tendon to the initial post-operative splint to the 2+ weeks cast to my ‘walking’ boot… I’m now into the next phase of my recovery… Physical…
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