I am 46 years old, happily married to Phil, with three children – Jenna (18), James (17) and Karinna (9). I have run the last 6 London Marathons and until now had an aim of doing a sub-4hour marathon. Perhaps I will now have to be satisfied with my pb of 4:24 last year. I have also run the Marathon du Medoc which was the biggest hoot going – the French really know what marathoning is about – look it up and find out why! At home, we currently have a dog, two cats, two rabbits and two bearded dragons. They, I have decided, are probably easier to look after than the children!
I have just been diagnosed with bilateral hip dysplasia – my left being the difficult one at the moment. I have been blessed through life with little or no challenges so was totally unprepared for this one, but I am a fighter, determined and definitely bloody minded – how else do you train for a marathon, on your own, not knowing a thing about running, and then go and do it again the next year, and the next etc. (I would like to say that I now do know quite alot about running!)
Hello,
found your blog link in HipWomen. Will be thinking of you in the days to come and hoping it’s all going well for you.
I’ll be following in your wibbly wobbly steps in early July at UCH.
SW
Hi there,
Found your blog link on Hipwomen on Yahoo. Wow what a scare, tripping after arriving home! So happy that you are okay…whew! I was just diagnosed with hip dysplasia on both hips, and will likely be having PAO on my right hip in August in Boston, MA. It’s been good reading your account of the situation…I see your kiddos are a bit older, I have an 8-month old daughter and I am just in knots about having to do this baby in tow. Keep up your courage – it really sounds like you are doing GREAT!
-Erin
Hey, Sister Hipster —
I have also seen you on the Yahoo Hipwomen Blog and share much of your story. We have 3 things in common, for sure — our kids! Mine are 10,9 and 5 So it’s almost as though I am stepping in your shoes exactly 8 years behind you.
It would be wonderful to follow your outcomes, as well. I just had my first PAO (Ganz) 15 days ago and so far the early indicators look very good. Round 2 is probably going to be 10/10 on the left side.
Your tenacity, determination and great devotion to remaining an athletic mom throughout this ordeal is a great way to lead others through the process!
Thanks for giving us more to hope for, and may your recovery, positive outlook and humor continue to inspire others.
Best wishes — Kathryn R (New Jersey)
PS I too have a blog if you want to check it out
Hi Kathryn
Many thanks for your delightful comments – I am truly thrilled that others seem to get so much from my blog. I have had a blast doing it, and although 2009 has not been the year that I expected it to be, I think it has probably taught me an awful lot about not taking things for granted, and that being positive is soooooo important.
Good luck in your recovery, so much of it is in the mind and will be down to you to determine how good that recovery is. I am sure we will speak again on Yahoo – I have been following you on that too!
Best wishes, Sister Hipster,
Annick x
p.s. I will be checking out your blog – probably after the op, when I have a wee bit more time!
Hi, I am quite local to you and am just starting my journey. I too am (or was) an athlete until January I suffered a muscle pull – or so I thought. I have 3 children, 2 guinea pigs and to cats. Thanks for your blog, it’s actually making me feel better and more optimisti, I hav now got my appt at Frimley Park to see a consultant, but this has taken 3 months waiting. I hope you enjoy your Olympic torch experience, I was nominated but only got through the first stage. 🙂 I hope all is good and you are continuing to fight and run.