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Originally Posted by Big Chief

I used to be on this site quite a bit and was training for SFAS like a beast. Everything was going smooth and I could feel myself getting closer and closer to being ready.... except my running. Some days I couldn't run 20 feet without my shin almost exploding.

3 weeks ago, I had a deep compartmental release with cauterization and am now rehabbing with laps in the pool and 85-90% HR bike rides. I need work, but feel I should be able to make it into SFAS next summer if all goes according to plan. My determination has not waivered an inch.

Has anyone know of others who have had this surgery and how they performed afterward? Will this shatter my dreams? or will I still be able to try out?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

PS - Great to be back!!!!!!

Sorry to hear about your injury. I can't respond to your specific question, but I would recommend looking at some of the recent threads on heart rate and training. The HR you describe is above your anaerobic threshold and unlikely to do much for your overall fitness level except in very small amounts as part of structured interval workouts. And from what I read here, the ability to perform without oxygen for short periods of time isn't a big part of success at SFAS. (QPs correct me if I am wrong or overstepping my bounds.) Cycling at a lower heart (55-65% of max HR) rate for much longer periods of time is a great way to build real endurance and leg strength without as high a risk of injury, though. Finally, although cycling is low impact, it still puts real stress on joints, especially in the lower leg and when bike fit is poor. If you have not been professionally fitted at a reputable shop, do yourself a favor and take the time to do so. Feel free to PM me with cycling-specific questions, as I have many years of experience with the sport.