jwreinhart wrote:
Curious how your running has progressed? I had bilateral Total knee replacement at the same time 2/2018 at age 59. I've returned to triathlon and done a half dozen sprints, one Oly, and 3 Half IM's (including 70.3 Worlds a couple of weeks ago in Nice). I really want to do one more IM. Like you I've been fortunate to be to Kona multiple times. There are many things I want to do past triathlon, so I am very worried about pushing too much. I've been an athlete all my life, and a triathlete since the mid 1980's. It is so hard to think that I have to give it up. My running is much slower, swimming and biking are getting close to pre TKR. I run much less volume than I did. I am still trying to build more quad strength......it's a long process.
I would like to here more about your recovery and return to participating. I'm scheduled for bilateral TKA November at age 62. I'll never qualify for anything, but did get to Kona on a Legacy spot. I've also been involved in some type of sports activity since childhood. My last three IM have resulted in 2 DNFs on the run, and a DNS when I reinjured my knee 3 days prior, and could no longer spin a bike. When it became clear knee replacement was inevitable, I chose a surgeon who made returning to swim, bike, and walk/run one of our surgical goals.
I was wondering how soon after you (or others) were back swimming, then biking, walking, and finally trying to run? There is precious little information out there.