Comments on: Still Not Running

By: Hipolito M. Wiseman

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By: Glenn

Glenn — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 14:18:37 +0000

Yeah that is what I am hoping for that I can come back and still race well. No strength training yet. My hamstring is still pretty weak so I have been pretty much exclusive resting for two weeks trying to speed recovery. I have started back on the elliptical and swimming. PT starts on Monday and hopefully running a two weeks after that. We’ll see.

By: Shaya

Shaya — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 05:19:01 +0000

I hurt my calf and ankle while training for Rehoboth last fall, missed two months and still beat my challenge goal. Now I just got over the flu and haven’t run for nearly two weeks, while I’m training for DC. I really think that when you’re a solid, strong runner you can miss this much time and still be fine, though I know you had a big goal for Carmel. Can you strength train?

By: Glenn

Glenn — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:57:35 +0000

In reply to Chris Vargo. Very true about other races. I think the frustrating part is that I was really looking forward to this cycle. It has been a while since I raced a marathon. Coming off the Ironman and the Half in the fall I was ready to hit the full and then this happened. Hopefully I can salvage something out of it still.

Dry needling? Never heard of it. I start PT on Monday with St. Vincent's Sports Performance. I'll be sure to ask about it. I've swim with the pull buoy but no running. I don't have a pool deep enough to run. I am not sure about the elliptical. I've been so focused on resting the leg I have kind of let some of my fitness level slip...I am hoping I can get it back pretty quickly once I start stuff again. Might give the elliptical a try tomorrow after seeing the doctor today.

By: Glenn

Glenn — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:50:57 +0000

In reply to theBrainrunner. That sounds painful. Patience is definitely an acquired skill for sure.

By: Glenn

Glenn — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:49:51 +0000

In reply to Mike. Thanks Mike. I definitely feel better about a way forward after seeing the doctor today. I think that was part of the problem like you said I didn't see a way forward since I can't really ride or anything because it is not really good for my hamstring. I tried but it wasn't a good idea. I start PT next week and the dr is thinking I've got a good shot at hitting my spring race.

By: Chris Vargo

Chris Vargo — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 19:50:02 +0000

I wouldn't get too discouraged as there are always other races to run. Don't put all of your eggs in one basket.

I was getting some dry needling done by my PT today and asked her what she would do for high hamstring strain. Here is what she said: "Hamstring strain can be needled. But mostly caused because of rotated pelvis or dysfunction lumbar spine, so I would release his psoas, manipulate the pelvis maybe do some ultrasound."

I'm not sure if Indiana recognizes dry needling by a PT as a form of treatment. I know there are a few states that don't allow it. It has worked absolute wonders with me.

Can you pool run or hop on the elliptical without discomfort? If so, get on it as soon as possible. Pool running can actually help you maintain your current running fitness for up to 6 weeks. Hope things get better.

Vargo

By: theBrainrunner

theBrainrunner — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 12:46:59 +0000

Prior to the 2011 Chicago marathon I developed some arch pain. After extending the taper by a week and taking it easy I decided to run the race. After 13 it hurt, at 18 it was on fire, by 22 it felt as though it was being stabbed by a hot poker.
I ended up having a strained tendon in the arch and took a couple of months off. When I started up again I worked on my form, changed shoes to a completely zero drop to strengthen the feet. Now I make sure to stretch regularly on my off days or when I feel tightness.

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 12:37:08 +0000

I partially tore two tendons in my right knee two years ago and I'm still dealing with it to some extent because it appears one didn't fully heal (it might still have a slight tear). I had to take about a month off running initially and again later when I reinjured it. I was able to bike all I wanted because that didn't hurt it so I wasn't doing nothing. That helped. Taking time off is hard, but knowing exactly what my injury was and what I needed to do to heal it helped me mentally. I had a plan and I was working the plan. Even though it started with no running, I felt like I was taking an active role in my recovery rather than just sitting around hoping for the best. I think seeing the doctor and finding out exactly what's wrong and coming up with a recovery plan will help mentally.

One piece of advice - don't rush your comeback and don't skip hamstring strengthening after you're healed. I rushed my comeback. I still get stiffness in my knee after hard workouts and may end up doing something like PRP at the end of this season. Being smart and not rushing your comeback actually means a quicker recovery.

Good luck. Injuries are frustrating.