My running has been iffy this year partially due to a hernia that has been bothering me on my long runs lately. I've had enough and spoke to a doctor last week who scheduled me for surgery on the 15th. That will put a 3-4 week dent in my riding and about 4-6 weeks on the running. Luckily the surgeon is also a runner/rider and said I could probably get on a stationary bike (I mentioned my fluid trainer) in as little as two weeks. For now I'm glad I have a comfortable lead on the bike bunny and my mileage increases a lot during the summer. I may have to accept defeat to the running bunny. It will be a slow recovery in the running arena and I would have to get in some serious mileage to catch him before years end.

Good luck, it depends where your hernia is and how its being fixed. I had one in my left groin but when I went to the consultant he found two more I didn't know about in my belly button. I had them done by keyhole and he reinforced the side of my right groin "while he was there" to prevent me getting one, and he double reinforced my belly button as I was active. It was the belly button that caused problems as its at the core of your body. If it had just been the groin one I could have run within a couple of days apart from the recovery from the anesthetic which I find kicks in a couple of days later. I had the operation in the evening and left hospital the next morning.

Good luck tomorrow. Looks like you've earned a little rest time.

Cheniile, no reply maybe they have broken Croydon up for spare parts?

Sorry guys for not checking in. I've put things on hold but should have kept you informed. I'm doing great apart from being grounded. Everything went just as planned. Saw the doctor today and he was very pleased with my recovery. I managed to stop taking the pain meds withing three days. Just been doing some light work around the house. I've cleaned my bikes to the point you could use the rings or gears to eat with It's going to be a struggle to stay off the bike. The doc did say I could try the stationary trainer in a week or so but he didn't want me on the road for fear of an accident. The running will have to wait for about six weeks because of the impact forces of just running. So it's just a wait game now. Build the miles up slowly. Don't do anything too soon and look at things long term. That was my first time being admitted into a hospital, and this was outpatient surgery. What an experience.

Darn you Jules, I was going to ask to bring my bike over to be cleaned Glad to hear you are recovering well from the surgery.

Thanks guys. I feel like I could ride today but I'm just going to have to be patient. Believe me you'll be the first to know when the wheels start turning. I've also started planning my next half marathon in Dec with the hopes of being ready for the Myrtle Beach Marathon in Feb.

Things can only get better. My brother had a bad motorcycle crash and to recover used a turbo trainerthe first time he blacked out with the pain and came to about 10 minutes later still on the bike. Then much later his towel fell in the rear mech and the wheel stopped so quickly he nearly shot off the bike into his window. I've got one and hardy use it.