A few days into 2011, as we all think about how to better ourselves this year, I wanted to reflect back to where things were last year.
Post from December 31, 2009:
Happy 2010 everyone! Since 2009 brought me a new knee, I resolve to get it into tip-top shape in the new year. That said, here are my 2010 Knee Year’s Resolutions. And, please, feel free to add yours, too!
1. Get in shape to hit the slopes in the coming months–Tahoe and a TBD Colorado destination
2. Work on plyometrics/my jumping
3. Continue to build up stamina to run a 12K in May. (I did my first 5-minute jog last week–woo hoo! Yes Knee Can jog again!)
4. Try my best to do PT EVERY DAY! (This will be the hardest one of all!)
5. And finally, for the enjoyment of all of us, I plan to compile the unofficial running list of professional atheletes who have torn their ACLs. It’s an exclusive club and the price is steep, as we know, but we should keep track of our members. You heard it here first!
So how did I do? Maybe not so well, but I never gave up. I didn’t end up skiing in Tahoe, I missed the deadline for the 12K in May, I forgot about #5 and, let’s be honest, I didn’t quite make it around to doing PT every day. I’m only human. But since Father Time is granting us all a fresh slate with 2011, I’m going to get my redemption this year. Even though the knee is good as new, I still see it as a daily reminder to never stop moving.
Knee Year’s Resolutions 2011
1. SKI!! End of January. Vail. No excuses.
2. Plyometrics: Get back on the Bosu a few times a week.
3. Run a 12K in May. I signed up yesterday for Bay to Breakers in San Francisco! I’ve never been an endurance runner, so the world’s craziest run is more my pace.
4. At the very least, even on bad days, do clam shells, squats and hamstring bridges EVERY DAY!
I’m going to try to be four for four this year. Now it’s your turn. Whether you are a new tear or a healed ligament, let’s hear what’s in store for you this year.
Hi, good try on the goals for 2010. Staying motivated to complete physio is not an easy thing!
After ACl surgery Dec 8 my main goal is to go skiing for a few day in April.
Enjoy your trip to Vail, very jealous! and good luck with all the other 2011 goals.
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hi friends!!!just came across this blog while trying to read more about acl injury..i had an acl surgery 41/2 mths ago..as u all say hav been thru good n bad days both..i still hav swelling in knee..waiting to meet my surgeon soon..this injury has really changed my life..
Hey guys…I just started a blog to share my story about my ACL injury, which I made a full recovery from in 7 months and got back into playing competitive college basketball.
Come read my story, leave comments, and tell me about you!
http://aclsupport.wordpress.com/
Thanks so much. Your imput is way helpful! I’m about 4 And a half months out of surgery and starting to see the light at the end! Can I still get a yes knee can tshirt?
Yeah for you seeing the light at the end of the tunnel! I am in the process of making some t-shirts for my upcoming Bay to Breakers race in San Francisco. I will post within the week on the t-shirts.
I just found out I have a “Unhappy Triad” and completely tore my ACL, Meniscus, and partial MCL tear. I am having surgery in 2 weeks and scared to death.
I have read your entire blog and you have helped me deal with this fear so much.
Thank you so much for posting your experience, it has made it an easier experience for others in your situation.
Just started my own ACL blog – from my hospital bed
Also did the unhappy triad – warning pics are graphic – not for the squeamish
http://myaclwoes.wordpress.com/
Thank you very much for your blog. I can’t express to you how much of a comfort it is to me. I’m 3 months out since getting the patellar tendon graft, and I’m healing well physically, but I didn’t realize how much emotional baggage the surgery carried with it. I don’t feel like anyone around me understands; in fact, I know they don’t because they haven’t had the surgery. This is also my freshman year of college and it’s made the transition even more scary. But then I found your blog and I don’t feel so alone anymore. Thank you for showing me there is hope in this and I will get through it. I just want my life back. I’m still in the stage where I feel like my life has been ruined before it began.
First of all, if you are still making them, I would LOVE a ‘yes knee can’ tee shirt! I am a 16 year old girl, and tore my ACL playing soccer in september, and was cleared for practice at the end of april. At my fourth practice back, I cut to the left and tore my ACL yet again in the same knee. I am 7 weeks into the surgery, and I decided to blog about it this time! I was wondering if there was any chance you could put my link onto your blog? It would be awesome if you could! Thanks so much!
http://aclplainandsimple.blogspot.com/
First of all, if you’re still making them, I would LOVE a ‘yes knee can’ tshirt! I am a 16 year old girl, and tore my ACL playing soccer in september, and was cleared for practice at the end of april. At my fourth practice back, I cut to the left and tore my ACL yet again in the same knee. I am 7 weeks into the surgery, and I decided to blog about it this time! I was wondering if there was any chance you could put my link onto your blog? It would be awesome if you could! Thanks so much!
http://aclplainandsimple.blogspot.com/