New leg outing.

[Petem56]

Hello running buddies, as some of you know, I'm a left below knee amputee, well on Thursday, I took delivery of my new leg 🦿, I have been instructed to use it for only 10 mins at a time, so I went out this morning to do a couple of small jogs and walks of just a couple mins each, but once on the canal tow path, that went out of the window, so I set off on a steady jog and at the ten minute mark I turned around and headed back, managed just over 19 minutes, possibly could have done more but there was a convenient wall to sit on at that point, so pretty chuffed with that, now just need to get used to the socket and slowly build my time back up, and then start on my speed.

Happy running buddies 😄

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

🍏How exciting Petem56 .. don’t overdo it to start with … protect that socket!! The freedom of being on the run we sometimes take for granted.. is even more of a blessing to you.. Enjoy every second as you gradually build back up to your amazing speed and time again!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Happy new leg, Pete...Huge well done to you..enjoy your steady return and build back...xxx

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Well done on your new leg Petem56, I was reading a report on Dunfermline's parkrun Facebook page that a runner with one leg completed Dunfermline parkrun yesterday in 37:38 minutes, I notice that he is in the 75/79 age catergary.

[Petem56 Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

I think I'll have to work a bit harder, have registered for park run, but not taken part yet, I need to practice on hilly terrain for my local one, but give me time.😁

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to Petem56]

You could go to a flatter one further afield to start with!

[Petem56 Graduate in reply to Jools2020]

Have thought of that, Worcester looks best for me.

[Frizzbomb67 Graduate in reply to Petem56]

I’m not that far from the Wyre Forest and have considered the Park run there, but thought it might be hilly. Is is a tough course?

[Petem56 Graduate in reply to Frizzbomb67]

Possibly too steep for me, will maybe try Worcester Pitchcroft.

[Jools2020 Graduate]

Oh wow, Pete! That’s such great news. Take care to build up gradually, I know you have many plans! 👍😊

[ToothPickJafah Graduate]

Yay Pete! That’s awesome, huge well done! Happy new leg to you 🦿🤗💜🙏

[nowster Graduate]

Does it have a "running in" period? 🤣

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Pete that's awesome, very well done for going out and seeing how you ran with your new leg. Looking at that map some of the route is red which means fast 😃

[Petem56 Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

Really happy with my pace for short runs, but drops off after ten minutes, now I can't blame the leg, just need to improve my fitness.

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to Petem56]

Maybe slow down a little and gradually (and safely) increase the time running!

[PeggySusi Graduate]

Great news Pete, steady progress from now on 🤞😊

[Bruch1 Graduate]

That's fantastic! So pleased for you but take it easy and don't overdo it.

[BGood]

I am pleased for you Pete you will be best of pals soon 👏👏

[BlackCountryLee Graduate]

Great story Pete. Must feel great to be back out there! I do a lot of work with a company down In Basingstoke that do prosthetics and it never ceases to amaze me the amount of care that goes into their innovation. Hope the new leg takes you on many miles and adventures!

[Petem56 Graduate in reply to BlackCountryLee]

Blatchford?

[BlackCountryLee Graduate in reply to Petem56]

Yes mate - I supply the software to them that they use to manage the process of developing their products. Worked with them since 2020, great bunch of folk. Is that where you got your new leg from?

[Petem56 Graduate in reply to BlackCountryLee]

Not this time, existing leg is Blatchford, New one is Cheeta Explore fromOssur.

[BlackCountryLee Graduate in reply to Petem56]

Ah cool - I know of them, Danish company right?

[Petem56 Graduate in reply to BlackCountryLee]

I believe so, they were recommended to me by a few people.

[Oldwoman65 Graduate]

Wow! Well done you. Must try not to over do it though. It must have felt great. Good luck

[Runawaytrainer Graduate]

Well done! What is your app, please? Don't think I've tried that one.

[Petem56 Graduate in reply to Runawaytrainer]

Garmin connect, works with Garmin watch.

[Radleyfan18]

Wow here I was worried about how I would get on post knee replacement

Thank you for your positive post it’s been an inspiration and good luck with the new leg x

[Frizzbomb67 Graduate]

Wow! Sounds promising 😁 Be good and don’t go mad 😂. Wishing you many more miles in your new leg 🏃‍♂️

[Gthants]

Happy new leg! Do take care not to overdo it to begin with; but you know that way better than I do. A brilliant new start!

[TimeInNature Graduate]

Sounds like a fantastic start!

[Violetcream Graduate]

Well done. Happy New Leg!

[Frankenfoot23 Graduate]

You should be chuffed with that, that's a great first run on a new leg! Hope you haven't overdone it with the excitement All the best.

[Over60sRunner Graduate]

Happy new leg test day 😁 Take your time - onwards and upwards 🏃‍♂️💪

[grumpyoldgirl Graduate]

Woohoo!!! 😀👏👏