Longer Runs...

Doing some great biking and running now. Last visit to the gym was 30mins on the bike (setting 11) and 30 running on the treadmill (between 6 and 7). Did the biking all in one go and 2 intervals of 15 minutes for the running. Knee felt excellent after, no icing needed at all!

Feeling a lot more confident about returning to sports as well. Before I kind of felt like it might not be worth it to play again, to go through it all again with the other knee or another bad injury. Now that I'm back running and there is light at the end of the tunnel the whole experience hasn't seemed too bad. Can't wait to be back firing in goals!

Physio says soccer is a possibility in around 2 to 3 months...

Fore!

Got the all clear to hit some golf balls on the driving range today! Not that I intend to in the very near future due to this rediculously cold weather. Wasn't sure if it would be OK as there is a lot of rotation torque that goes through the left knee on a (right handed) swing.

Apparently Tiger Woods had ACL surgery as well, here is a little more info on his surgery procedure. Some new fancy "double bundle" method apparently... He took 9 months to come back which seems a little long though the fact I don't have a Tiger swing should mean I can get back a little sooner. Sage words from my surgeon: "While I don't recommend Tiger's judgement for everything, it was sound with respect to his knee..."

Ice Skating

Did a little ice skating at the Rockefeller Center today, felt pretty good even if a little precarious! Did some exercises the last week or two to prepare. Basically involves exaggerated skating motions, standing upright and bending the knee down whilst shifting the other leg sideways and backwards (about 5 o'clock if you are facing 12 o'clock). Repeat for both legs.

Running, Running and Running Running

Ran for the first time on the treadmill today! Massive massive progress. Did about 6 minutes with the treadmill on 6, no incline. Felt like I could have done a lot more but kept it short to see how the knee will feel over the next few days...