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Coach P's May (Still Not Training) Update...

Coach PatrickCoach Patrick
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Special thanks to everyone who's been so supportive for me as I continue on this journey of rehabilitation. 

I'll spare you the details but the latest version of the story is that I've had multiple people review my MRI. The outcome basically is that the labrum looks fine. There's no issues there, and structurally everything looks okay. The x-ray that I had also came back fine so I feel 95% confident that there's no issue there with the actual joint. 

That said, of course I still have discomfort and pain. 

The MRI did reveal that there is some mild tendonosis in the upper hamstrings while working on stretching that out. 

I am also on a pretty aggressive physical therapy program that has me currently on a slight return to exercise. You have seen the pictures of me on that special Alter G treadmill that allows me to run with reduced weight. (That's a good thing, because my weight trending upwards right now!) 

I'm creating a pretty hard-core core strength program to help get me back on track. I have also set a tentative date of July 1 as the time I get back to some form of normal exercise. 

For now I am swimming consistently, working on my technique, and also enjoying long walks pretending that it's running. For all of you reading out there, who are struggling with your health and wellness, keep it up! 

It’s the good fight. Whatever you do, make sure you have a good solid core and functional strength program that you can do to keep you healthy around…unlike your coach!

More info next month,

~ Coach P

Comments

  • Rich StanbaughRich Stanbaugh
    Great attitude!

    It helps me to not think about the end state, but instead just focus on what I can do now and make the most of it (i.e., just make my box small and stay inside it... just like race day).

    You will be back stronger than ever!
  • Paul HoughPaul Hough
    Getting old truly sucks!! But I've come through countless injuries and you will too.
  • Steve RossSteve Ross
    I beg to differ you are still trg just not that SBR thingy. A diverse strong core trg program will keep you out of the penalty box when you commit back to the SBR life style. Keep on embracing the focused rehab nothing but upsides in the long term scheme of things. Keep up the posts.
  • Shaughn SimmonsShaughn Simmons

    Always leading, even on the Injured reserve front!

    Looking SOLID coach!

  • Mariah BridgesMariah Bridges
    Even injured, you're a leader. This is sadly a part of our story as athletes, and we can learn just as much from these experiences as we can from pounding the pavement. Thank you for all you do.
  • Dave TalloDave Tallo
    Thanks for posting this, Patrick. F

    or a lot of us, it's tough to swallow when anything gets in the way of what we think of as forward progress. I learn as much from you about resilience when you're in a state of rehab as I do about racing when you're in Beast Mode. Keep the long view, and look ahead ... it'll be good to be sharing some open road with you during Kona camp.

    Please don't bring the Atomic Inflatable Worm Treadmill with you.
  • Francis PicardFrancis Picard
    Like a boss, you will be back !

  • Jennifer EckertJennifer Eckert
    Ah Coach P, I hear you lament! Getting old is tough (wait til you're in your 60's!) Follow the get healty program prescribed and you will be back at it in no time! I'm thankful I can do what I do at my age and embrace every workout....well...maybe 90% of them!! Keep the faith!
  • Al TruscottAl Truscott

    Coach - if you don't have a diagnosis yet, has this been ruled out?

    https://www.verywell.com/iliac-artery-endofibrosis-and-arteriopathy-3120158

  • Coach PatrickCoach Patrick
    Al, thank you! That's not it.... As it's a day-to-day and not exercise induced thing...latest update going up now...
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