I have a teammate that just tore her ACL while playing soccer and is now facing surgery. The coach has told her that she can expect at least a years recovery- maybe more- before she will start to reach her pre injury times. She said that she is different and she will be back running faster by next August. Has anyone here ever had ACL surgery and what was your recovery time. How long before you were running pain free or back to your usual times? Just curious?