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07-31-21, 11:40 AM | |
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Minnesota
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I understand. You've lost something you love. I had a similar experience with an ankle injury. I used to love to do step and higher impact aerobics. For almost a year I did nothing except PT and dvds like "Getting Better", etc. I've modified what I do and found something that I love enough to teach.
You'll get there. You need to find a substitute. I took an online yoga class a few weeks ago that was crazy hard and completely out of my league. Keep searching. Hugs.
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07-31-21, 01:14 PM | |
Join Date: Nov 2001
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Aw, I'm so sorry. I'm right there with you right now with this injury and the realization that it's likely I'll never run again. I've run on and off for my whole life and have been consistently running for 23 years. Being a runner is part of my identity and I can't imagine giving that up - it's a part of me and it's how so many people think of me. Erica = running Running has been one of my biggest sources of accomplishment throughout the years (as well as weight training). It is physically and emotionally painful to think of letting that go and I'm just not ready.
Big hugs to you. Erica |
07-31-21, 01:17 PM | |
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: West of Chicago in the Illinois Corn Belt
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When I was 29 I had surgery on both of my knees at the same time. I was told not to run anymore. My knees were a mess. This was in 1986. Running was my therapy. I tried running a few times and just could not ever feel comfortable with it. I was pretty upset being young and told I could not run anymore. Since that surgery I bike and walk and over the years added cardio in other ways. I tried step and that was not making my knees and hips happy so I stopped that. I completely understand how you feel. At a point you will realize there are other means that will fill that void. My older brother used to run marathons. He was told at 35 to stop. So he started biking. At the time they lived in Vermont and he would bike up and down mountains. Then he took up swimming. He still bikes, never runs and swims daily. I had knee replacement 2 years ago and was hoping that will allow me to jog. I was told no. No jumping, no running, no jogging. I still walk and bike.
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07-31-21, 01:28 PM | |
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Smithfield, Maine
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Have you tried Elliptigo?
https://www.elliptigo.com/
Many people who have had to give up running feel like they have their lives back with this outside stand up bicycle. You can also buy a stand for indoor use. Very expensive, but health is important. My neighbor has one and says it is like running on air. There are any testimonials on the website. You can see if there is anyone near you to go for a test ride. Good luck in your recovery. Heather |
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