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Hi All, 

After two years of injuries, I hope to return back to running. Is there anybody who is or was in the same situation. 

Before the injury I had been running for about ten years, at a reasonable standard for my age.

I dont know if a walking/jogging schedule would be the best route to take, or maybe a few minuites jogging every other day would be more beneficial.

Anybody's comments would be grateful. 

Hi Pipes,

Thanks for getting in touch. Charndon 5k is my PB course, and my club are often well represented, being as it is so close to Aylesbury. I really enjoy doing the Motavation races, probably more geared up for club runners, but that isnt a bad thing as far as I am concerned.

I had my operation at the Wellington Hospital, St Johns Wood. I am in the fortunate position of having private medical cover, which did fast track the process somewhat. It did take me about 18 months for it to be diagnosed though. Initially I went to Bisham Abbey, near Marlow, but I lost patience with them after a period of about 3 months. They put it down to functional weakness in my core, but I wasnt happy so I made my excuses. After trying a bloke at my club who is an osteopath, without much further success, he suggested going to Elite Physical Medicine in Aylesbury, and after seeing the guy in charge, Paul Thawley, he said I had a problem with my hip. I think they call it the Faber test, and that proved positive. So I got in touch with a guy called Rahul Patel, who did a few tests, and an X-ray. The results were inconclusive, so he suggested having an MRI, with contrast injection. Which did bring some relief. He concluded that the injection was a success, so would proceed with the operation. I believe the diagnosis was Cam impingement, and a small labral tear. The surgeon did say I could return to running, obviously take it very steadily. I also asked if there were any signs of osteoarthritis, which worried me, but he said he couldnt find any signs, which is good. 

I havent set any goals yet, running of any kind would be good at the moment. Im looking long term to the next cross country season, whick will give me enough time hopefully to regain my fitness and strength.

Stay positive, hopefully you will get back running at some point. I know it can be frustrating sometimes!

Had my hip arthroscopy 2nd March. Had cam osteoplasty and labral thermal shrinkage. Was suppose to be a day case, but the general anaesthetic made me to sick, and had to stay overnight. Travelled back on my own in a taxi and train! Not something I would do again. For about two weeks I did exercises to gain  more range of motion. Difficult at first, but gradually got better. Had my stiches out 15th March. Surgeon really pleased with my progress. He suggested I could progress to strengthening exercises with a physiotherapist, which I am doing currently. Pain wise, there is some discomfort when I walk, and also after doing the exercises, which I was expecting. I am currently on 1600mg of Ibuprofen taken with Omeprazole. 

That was a truly inspirational run by Mo. It wasnt the finish I was so impressed by, but the whole race. He was off the back the whole time, just playing a waiting game, and calmly moved his way through. The depth of the race was truly unbelievable, 9 guys under 27 mins! That is crazy. 

Hi Louise,

Surely if you are a member of a club, they must have an idea on what sessions to do.

Make sure you cover all aspects of running, including hills, long runs, steady runs, tempo runs, on and off-road, and dont forget to do some speed work.

I presume you have done some of this already, if you are starting at the end of October. If you havent I would suggest getting a good base first, plenty of steady runs, a long run, then go on to the faster stuff later on.

Hope this helps.