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Houston. TX - Sometimes I run; sometimes I kick a ball. Always blessed. Greatest ACL recovery currently in progress #acl
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Progress isn't always linear but the key is to keep putting in work. I've progressed to Step 8 of my return to running program. No more walking intervals. Two mile run followed by a 5 minute cooldown. I didn't think that sounded like much but after my first run I realized how much work I have to put in. Today's run felt much better despite oppressive heat.

💪💪💪

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#aclrecovery
#motivation
#runner
#beawesome by @barrelheader

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13 days ago

I enjoyed my morning at the Lindale Park fun run and Parade. I wanted to test my knee so I did almost max effort. It felt great. I was able to run at a 8:08 pace comfortably. That's a great sign as I progress to the next phase of my return to running program.

Shout out to my guy Richard who did a great job of organizing and executing the fun run. I'll be back next year.

#running
#aclrecovery
#houston by @barrelheader

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a month ago

It's been a big week in recovery. After a minor setback in my return to running program I successfully completed a step 4 do over and I'm moving on to step 5 beginning Monday. Also I'm down to one PT session a week. They are giving me homework so I can rehab on my own. Also Monday we are introducing plyometrics with a 6 week ramp up.

Moving every day 💪

#aclrehab
#aclrecovery
#rehab
#running
#focus by @barrelheader

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2 months ago

Vacation mode loaded. Hold my calls, I may not come back.

🏖️⛱️🐳🌴🌞🌊🏄🐬

#beach #texas #acl #shark taken in Bolivar Peninsula, Texas by @barrelheader

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2 months ago

Return to running, starting week 4. It was raining for tonight's workout so I had to breakout the mudders. This week's plan starts with a half mile of walking then run for half a mile, repeating the circuit two times. Increasing the mileage of 2 miles from last week to 2.25 miles this week.

Progress is progress 💪

#running #run #runner #acl #aclrecoveryclub by @barrelheader

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3 months ago

Ninety days ago I had surgery to repair a torn right ACL. Six weeks ago I wasn't driving yet. This week I was cleared to return to running. The PTs I've been working with are fantastic and have a program to slowly load the knee safely.

For now, that means 3-mile walks at a 18:00 pace or less. I can't lie, I may have jogged a couple of blocks.

#aclclub
#aclrecoveryclub
#aclrehab
#acl
#walking by @barrelheader

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3 months ago

Go away Jeff.

#acl #aclrecovery #theaclclub by @barrelheader

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6 months ago

I've only left the house 5 times in 17 days following surgery. Four times for doctors and PT and church on Easter. Beer has never tasted better for trip #6.

🍻🍻🍻

#acl #aclrecovery #comebackseason by @barrelheader

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6 months ago

I've been MIA lately but I have an excuse. Six weeks ago I tore my right ACL playing soccer. After the first week and once the swelling went down it wasn't too bad. I had to be careful on steps and walk a little slower but at least I was mobile.

The surgery to repair it was today and went as expected. Now the real work begins and I'm ready to get going with rehab.

It is comeback season. 🦈

#ACLSurgery #ACLRecover #RoadToRecover #ComebackSeason #ACLStrong by @barrelheader

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6 months ago

This is my kind of day. I had an easy 5k run followed by a 30 minute walk with the horse to start the weekend. The November weather couldn't be any better.

#running #run #runner #fitness #runningmotivation #runnersofinstagram #runners #instarunners #trailrunning #training #runhappy #marathon #sport #workout #runningcommunity #motivation #ua #instarun #underarmour #gym #fitnessmotivation #runnerscommunity #instarunner #runnersworld #marathontraining #fit #health #garmin #nike #halfmarathon by @barrelheader

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a year ago

What a difference cooler temperatures make. Today was the best weather I have run in what seems like forever. I definitely enjoyed it, we only get a handful of these in Houston. Glorious run.

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#running #run #runner #fitness #runningmotivation #runnersofinstagram #runners #instarunners #trailrunning #training #runhappy #marathon #sport #workout #runningcommunity #motivation #ua #instarun #underarmour #gym #fitnessmotivation #runnerscommunity #instarunner #runnersworld #marathontraining #fit #health #garmin #nike #halfmarathon by @barrelheader

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a year ago

Once again, it's on. The dream team back together. taken in Maya Indoor Soccer by @barrelheader

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a year ago