ACLr AnKNEEversary: Lessons at 4 Years Post

My ACL surgery was June 24, 2015, so today I am officially four years post!  If I’m being honest, when I first had my surgery I didn’t expect that after four years I would still be talking about it.  I knew recovery was going to be lengthy – the Glen Sather Sports Medicine Clinic (who managed the initial stages of my rehab) don’t recommend return-to-sport (RTS) until 9+ months but my knee has been a consideration in my training and a factor in the activities I do this entire time.

For the last couple of years, I’ve given a bit of a rundown of things I’ve accomplished and things that I’ve learned:

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How Did We End Up Here

It’s been a long and winding road to this powerlifting destination.  If you had asked 13 year old me what sport I would be playing when I “grew up”, the answer would have been hockey.  The answer was always hockey.

Growing up, I found peace on the ice.  Hockey as an adult wasn’t quite the same, but it was still pretty great.  It also gave me opportunities to give back, first as a referee, and then as a league organizer.  I branched out and tried other sports – CrossFit, tackle football, strongman – but I had always figured I would play hockey forever.

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