I swear that if the blog injured runner was not taken I would definitely change mine. Yes, once again I am battling an injury. Every time I get some good momentum going this injury bullshit happens.
WHY?????
Well, apparently I am incapable of listening to my body. This time it is my calf. I felt it after my long run two Sunday’s ago and instead of laying off I ran 4 miles on Tuesday. I did not run hills, but I did run to the hills on Thursday, about 0.65 miles. Sunday eleven was on the plan, but I only managed six. most of which was painful. Monday I could barely bear weight.
If you follow me you may see a pattern of bad choices when it comes to injuries. After 20 years of running and running injuries I can pretty much tell you everything you need to do not to get injured. My problem is that my mind thinks it’s twenty, but my body is actually thirty-nine and when maybe I could have pushed myself through an injury at twenty…..I cannot do the same now.
So now what?
I take off of running and any impact exercises for at least two weeks. This means I will continue Body Back with modifications, kickboxing with modifications and I will sub roller blading for running.
Half-marathon training for the Echo Half officially starts on March 13, so there is a slight possibility I may not run until then and that it is okay. Whatever I did needs time to heal and while I am healing I am planning out the training for the Echo Half. This will be my last damn injury this year because I have no time for this shit.
What is your best advice for avoiding running injuries?
Oh dear, I know how you feel Toni.
I’m training for marathon number 2 and am so prone to injuries! I’ve had to pull out of marathons in previous years… yep, it sucks. This time round I’m trying to do things a little differently – my LSR was awful this week and hurt in a way that was more than just feeling tired so I cut it short. I hated doing it but needs must. I’m also doing daily core and rolling and have started pilates – all the stuff I should have been doing years ago! Here’s hoping!
I wish you a speedy recovery!!
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So sorry to hear that you are injured again 🙁 I was injured 3 times last year so I totally understand the frustration. What helped me was doing modified exercises and really focusing on what I could do vs what I could not do.
I certainly feel your frustration! Even when I cut back on my mileage the plantar fasciitus flares up again for now reason. So so annoying! I am doing more biking and swimming this week and hoping for the best. Hang in there friend
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Oh Toni that stinks! And sadly I can relate – I feel like every time I get on a roll I hit another speed bump as my body revolts. Hopefully the time off from the high impact will help!
I feel your pain (well, not literally). I think my problem is when I’m feeling “healed” from whatever previous injury, I (stupidly) think I’ll never get injured again…so I over-do it. I’m really trying to enjoy my current in jury-free ride, and not take it for granted. Fingers crossed!
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So sorry your calf still isn’t playing nice. I think I already mentioned topical magnesium massaged into the area twice a day and if you really don’t wanna stop running, you can take it to the pool. I’ve got an athlete with a calf strain in there right now. I trained in the pool for 6 weeks of a Boston training cycle so I can tell you first hand it works!
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Ugh! I’m so sorry, Toni!
I think most runners have a pretty skewed perception of when to push and when to back off. I think we don’t want to be perceived as weak or giving up when something starts bothering us. We think about those inspiring stories of runners who overcame and we don’t want to yield to something that might be nothing more than a cramp or a bruise. And we get ourselves into heaps of trouble that way.
Short answer – rest. See a doctor if symptoms persist. Hang in there. Hugs.
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Come on man! You know I’ve got your back–last year I ran Big Sur with no training–at least no running. Damn it! I hope this thing calms down.
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Ugh so sorry to hear you are injured. Im also dealing with an injury thats hung around way too long and its so frustrating. Hope that you heal quickly!
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Gah! Nooooo! Injuries are the worst!!! Sending you healing vibes!
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oh no! Poop! I am sending you sweet thoughts for a speedy recovery and quit aggravating it! Take Marcia’s advice 🙂
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I’m sorry to hear about your injuries. When i began my trainning, my Gymnast have given me some advise to avoid injury. A regular stretching program can go a long way toward injury prevention. Be diligent about stretching after your runs — your body will make you pay if you get lazy about it. Regular self-massage with a foam roller or other massage tool can help eliminate post-run tightness
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