#oldmanknees

[domsantoleri]

Quality time@with the @queencityruckingcrew and @cincy.rwb.team fam at Nippert this morning for the 9/11 memorial stair climb. Saw several LEOs and firemen in full kit doing the stairs… awesome is the only word I have to describe that effort. Where was @xavierarmyrotc this year? Don’t let me be the only Musketeer at Nippert next year! #ruckup #stairs #oldmanknees (at Nippert Stadium) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiSX_akOAl2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[ibraphotog]

In 2019 I was planning to get a job as a mountain guide on Rainier, my backup plan was to go back to Denali for a fourth expedition. Now none of that will happen. A few weeks ago I started having a shy clicking sensation in one of my knees, it was followed by a few mild locking episodes and swelling; all symptoms that indicate a meniscal tear. Life has a funny way to sideline your plans; I was completely focused on climbing hard this season, now I am going to spend my time with a bummed knee in a state where I feel alianated, away from all dirtbagery, climbing and skiing. I have always been a very positive person, specially in the face of hardships but honestly this fucking sucks. So here's to being still (at least until Doc patches me up again). Photo by @thomas_karst. Getting rowdy in Colorado a few weeks ago. #oldmanknees #givememountains #optoutside @ourayicepark #ouraycolorado #iceclimbingimages (at Williston, North Dakota) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtUayIrHiur/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=12h0vao18hkil

[becughmitchell]

@oldmanknees replied to your photoset “@ anon this is me! have some stupid car selfies i took the other day i...”

Are you wearing two watches?

YEP ABSOLUTELY THANK U FOR NOTICING

[vwxander]

Thank you @arjaysjourney for this lovely cut ❤️❤️❤️ #SoFresh #JustMyHair #OldManKnees #gaysian

[mubal4]

Shutting It Down

 This comes on the heals of last weeks podcast about navigating injury.  Today started my 1st of three injections of gel into my left knee to help, well – navigate, a cartilage tear.  It was a quick and painless procedure.  Seriously, I was in the car longer than I was in the doctor’s office. At this point, there is a little stiffness and weirdness to the knee but feels pretty good walking around.  I’ve been fortunate since 2015, when I started doing ultramarathon’s, on the injury side.  Mostly some minor stuff that typically improved after time off.  There was another tear I had in the back of my knee that took about 3 months off and physical therapy but has felt great over the years.  Not that I think about it, throughout my life, even when I was a kid, no major issues to report.  Had orthoscopic surgery on my left elbow, some procedures to drain cauliflower ear and these two knee issues.  Outside of that it was sprains, a broken nose a couple of times, a few broken fingers and in other instances a bruised ego 😊.  As I said, pretty fortunate.  

 This latest knee situation came to the forefront, ironically walking my dog. Back in early February I wrapped a 50-mile race and felt really good.  Body healed well and was back at my typical training later the following week. That Sunday, a week, and a day after the race, I felt this sharp pain in my kneecap, walking the pupper and literally had to limp the ¼ of a mile or so back home.  I let it rest for a couple of days and then tried to run; crazy thing – it felt better when I ran vs. when I walked.  Weird! As I continued to test it out and went back to some older PT and stretches, with some cold soaks, it continued to feel better, but I did book an appointment with our doctor to have him check it out.  Fortunately, the x-rays came back clean, but the MRI, not so much.  The good news is that structurally the left knee is rock solid but there is a ton of old man, ran a lot of miles, wrestled for many years, beat the hell out of my body, nonsense going on in there.  Majority is inflammation, arthritis bursitis, and a few other minor issues.  However there was this, I guess he described it as a cartilage tear on the inside. This won’t be fixed without surgery and we are grateful we are not at that point…...yet!  I do have some exercises he’s given me to work on hip & knee improvements and of course, I started to get this gel shot up that apparently protects the tear from getting worse rapidly.

  Of course, this was done over a long period of time of me doing the things that I do. What we are planning on is that these injections will allow me to sustain my ability to run for many years to come.  The doctor said that after the third shot I should be good to go to start training, ramping things up slowly but in a few weeks should be able to be at my prior levels. That gives me some hope for long-term and some plans we have for this fall and later this year.  However, I’ve decided to shut the running down for the month of April and get back into it, gradually, the first week of May. Figured this would not only give the gel to take effect but also allow some of the other nicks and nonsense to get better, maybe even heal up in some cases.  This is something that I am not very good at.  Running has been a part of my meditation, healing, and cleanses process. Not having it, at least for the next few weeks will be uncomfortable.  That is par for the course during these recent times but will also allow me to pivot again and mix in some new routines.  The timing is perfect weatherwise with temps in the 80’s & 90’s so I will be spending a lot of time in the pool this month.  Will also pick the yoga back up, stretching, and continue with the weight training and of course, walking the pupper 😊.  At the beginning of May, we will re-evaluate things and see how we feel.  My belief is that we will have a race on the docket for the fall.  Fingers crossed!

[notbadnotbadatall]

I was tagged by gorillaaziraphale

rules: tag 8 people you wanna know better

name: cyrus, math

zodiac sign: all I know is that I'm a virgo

favorite colors: burgundy or any variation of blue

last song i listened to: revenge by joyner lucas(but before that my tears are becoming a sea by m83)

last movie i watched: the gentleman

something that helps people: for me I don't really care about the outcome, I just care care about doing my best right here right now

meaning behind url: this site isn't bad at all

ppl I want to get to know better: @thesebitter-sweetdays, @spaceshovel, @lisadoop, @simonethegreatandterrible,

@handspringss, @oldmanknees, @kale-ien, @oshinoo

[thebarbellpoet]

Today was my last mixed mode distance work before the tri sprint on Sunday. The workout started with 30 minutes in the pool. Then a drive home and hit the tower, air dyne, and run. The goal was to focus on pacing and transitioning between the elements. The rest of the week will be dialed back and more relaxed to keep moving and steady pacing leading into a rest day on Saturday and then the event on Sunday. #barbellpoet #triAggieland #cardioStillSucks #oldManKnees #betterThanJustRunning #bcsStrong #trainSmart

[bulletproofrunner]

First run since the 1/2 Marathon....my left knee complained a little, but ice, hot bath, ibuprofen, and KT tape..... we'll see what tomorrow brings 👍💯✔️💪🏃 #wfpshalfmarathon2017 #fitat45 #oldmanknees #iceandheat #pitterpatterletsgetatter

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Happy birth!

thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[oldmanknees]

I just can't decide if I want to give up oldmanknees. We've been together so long.

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[watty-rugby]

Back to #running again. #oldmanknees #notgoingwell #gotttaliedownnow via Instagram https://ift.tt/2MaMxSD

[traditree]

Better than sliced bread #Repost @traditreehank ・・・ Is anyone else using @kttape ? This stuff is pure sorcery. I went through the day without my knee locking up. I'm a believer. #oldmanknees #shesluckytohaveme #takemymoneynow #helpstringingyourtraditionalpockets #whyworkharder #traditree #nothingtodowithtraditree http://ift.tt/2wMawjU

[verymostgood]

That weird shiver you felt 35 min ago was hell freezing over. Training begins. #curepkd #amarathonareyoufuckingkiddingme #oldmanknees http://ift.tt/2nqTQsC

[matlloydpoet]

Shot this of Saturday possibly the last time myself and @grandmasterfish will skate together this year!!! Operations suck but I hope you heal up fast bro🤘🤘 #supportthehomies #skateboarding #skatelife #oldmanknees (at Haversham) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnO9uJcl1d1/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=k8uyqz5hryr4