Hi..I had a total hip replacement in March this year and my doctor says I can never run as this will be too much impact on my new hip..trouble is, i feel lazy when I am at the gym compared with other people running on the treadmill and I can only walk..causes me a lot of anxiety but I am so pleased I can even walk again so I should not moan.
I am not allowed to run: Hi..I had a total hip... - Couch to 5K
I am not allowed to run
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Hi Slimmermum, great news that you were able to get the op and that it has been a success. I’m sure you’ve had to wait long enough for it !
I understand your frustration, but it would be daft to risk your shiny new hip over it ! I’m massively overweight and not yet able to run, but I’m using C25k as a double pace walking programme to build up initial fitness. I hope later I will be able to run, though I was always hopeless at it ! Meanwhile I’m having loads of fun. Might be a good starting point for you? Meanwhile, well done on all that effort at the gym ⭐️⭐️⭐️
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How about cycling/ exercise bike?
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A cross trainer should provide a good workout without the impact of running.
It might be worth challenging in respect of bone strength, since the impact of running is beneficial to maintaining bone strength.
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Great to know you are mobile again. It's all very individual of course, but might be worth seeking more advice. My friend also had a hip replacement last year and ran the C25K with me this year. She is now running faster than me. I also have a personal trainer regularly running 10ks and he has had knee and hip replacements at the age of 35.
So, ask for more advice maybe.
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Gosh... well done you for the walking ad getting out there.. my sister had this f#done and has given that up!
Maybe, head over to Active 10.. a great forum like this and specifically for walkers.. with badges too Our own lovely Realfoodieclub is there.. looking after everyone
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Hi there as Oldfloss says we are great at helping in keeping the motivation going. We have a new challenge that has just started which can be whatever you want it to be on the walking forum It’s called Let’s Walk. There are a few of us supporting each other through various different abilities with walking and it is a really friendly group.
healthunlocked.com/active10....
So sorry about your running news, I can imagine how that must make you feel right now. I had a spell of not running and took up speed walking/race walking. Less impact but I really got my pace very close to my running pace. (Hehe I’m not the fastest runner but I became quite a fast walker😀).
Looking forward to you coming over to the other forum.