It’s something I’ve delayed doing for a few months. First, I was in no shape to run. Then, other commitments got in the way. Secretly I’d hoped that a big snowstorm would open Prospect and delay this day a little longer. But there’s been no snow, and since I’d pre-registered, […]
Read More →A man has got to know his limitations. Having been cleared to run two weeks ago, I took it out cautious the first day. Forty easy minutes in Hedden Park. Going downhill, the knee hurt: the impact of landing is like five times one’s body weight. So I walked the […]
Read More →“Don’t watch.” Dr. Rosenberg sprayed something on my knee. This was after I’d smeared prescription lidocaine all over it. Next to him was a little metal tray with needles and potions. Eyes shut, every muscle tensed up, I waited for the needle to jab my knee. Get vaccinated, get a […]
Read More →Better living through chemistry, that’s what I call it. Through the magic of modern medicine, I just might have a brave new knee. How hard I’ll be able to beat on it remains to be seen. After the crushing news about a torn meniscus, Dr. Rosenberg outlined possible treatment options. […]
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