AGFL Ep 151: Back on the horse, back from the dead?

About this episode

Colin discusses his hip injury and treatment options while Danny shares his new time commitments.

Key Takeaways · Colin's Hip Injury: A new consult revealed Stage 4 osteoarthritis and abnormal hip structure. Colin will meet with a surgeon to discuss arthroscopic cleanup before a planned $16k stem cell treatment. · Danny's Time Management: Danny's podcast availability has been limited by a new time commitment: supporting his 10-year-old daughter's competitive swimming. · Tucson Camp Success: The Top Guns team camp in Tucson was a major success, praised for its training routes (e.g., Mt. Lemmon), facilities, and team camaraderie. The team will return next year. · Pro Triathlon Evolution: The pro field is pushing new run standards, with sub-2:25 marathons now a realistic target, as evidenced by a Top Guns athlete's goal for Ironman Texas. Topics Colin's Hip Injury & Treatment Plan · Diagnosis: A consult with a sports medicine doctor revealed Stage 4 osteoarthritis and abnormal hip structure (potentially bone spurs), likely from 14 years of pushing through pain. · Treatment Path: o Stem Cell Therapy: Planned for Panama ($16k, $3k deposit paid) using umbilical cord cells, which are considered more powerful than the adult stem cells available in the US. § Procedure: 30M cells…

Topics covered

• hip injury
• time management
• triathlon training
• pro triathlon evolution
• stem cell therapy

Keywords

• osteoarthritis
• stem cell treatment
• competitive swimming
• training camp
• marathon standards

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Top Guns, Ironman Texas, Panama, sports medicine, umbilical cord cells