It’s been about 13 weeks since I had my Anterior Cervical Diskectomy Fusion done by my AMAZING orthopaedic spine surgeon Dr. David Benavides with Central Nebraska Spinal Surgery Center.I can’t say enough about the excellent care I received from Dr. Benavides & the staff starting with my diagnosis to my surgery to my ongoing recovery. They’ve gone above and beyond in giving me all of the support and tools I needed to get back to what I love to do —marathon running. Sometimes an athelete is only as good as the team that keeps her running and makes sure she’s at the top of her game! I’m so grateful that my team includes Dr. Benavides & his staff. Their high caliber of skill, care and support will allow me to safely finish the NYC United Half Marathon this week along with future races like the virtual Boston 5K, the Lincoln Half Marathon, the virtual London Marathon & the NYC Marathon! And as a BONUS I was also able to run ONE HUNDRED MILES in 45 days after Dr. Benavides cleared me to start training back in January!!! SO much to celebrate and so GRATEFUL that my running shoes are still hitting the pavement!!