Just My Luck
I was recently asked to write about my experience with running related injuries. I thought about it, but realized that I have no experience with them. I've been very fortunate in the injury department. I've had the typical muscle soreness that comes with over use or high intensity training, but nothing serious. I was also side lined a couple of years ago with lower back problems, but that issue didn't have anything to do with running.
After taking it easy last weekend, I met the group on Monday at the track for a ladder workout. From the start I was feeling some pain in my right shin. The sorest point was in an area about three inches below the knee on the inside of my leg. The pain wasn't unbearable so I finished the workout.
I made a comment or two about my new ache and it was quickly dismissed as nerves about the marathon. It was in my head, I was told. Well, I'm here to tell you it's not in my head - it's my leg.
The pain was even worse yesterday. I foolishly tried to run a slow six miles thinking it would be good to try and work it out. I don't think I exaggerated it, but the run certainly didn't help things.
I hope my friends are right about it being in my head, though. I hope it is a mental thing. If it is, then I guess I can expect it to go away when the butterflies do.
To be on the safe side I've been tossing down Naproxen like M&M's. I don't know much about it other than it's an anti-inflammatory that was recommended to me by another runner who had some leg problems in the past. I've also been icing my shin a couple of times a day, another recommendation. I'll try anything at this point.
I had reservations about writing about my injury, either real or imagined. It sounds like I'm laying the ground work for an excuse if I have a bad race Monday. I'm not. I just wanted to share my bad luck with you.
I will try not to think about my nagging little ache and just focus on the awesome experience I'm about to go on. I hope I can run pain-free Monday, but if I can't a little discomfort will be a small price to pay for the chance to run in the Super Bowl of marathons.
After taking it easy last weekend, I met the group on Monday at the track for a ladder workout. From the start I was feeling some pain in my right shin. The sorest point was in an area about three inches below the knee on the inside of my leg. The pain wasn't unbearable so I finished the workout.
I made a comment or two about my new ache and it was quickly dismissed as nerves about the marathon. It was in my head, I was told. Well, I'm here to tell you it's not in my head - it's my leg.
The pain was even worse yesterday. I foolishly tried to run a slow six miles thinking it would be good to try and work it out. I don't think I exaggerated it, but the run certainly didn't help things.
I hope my friends are right about it being in my head, though. I hope it is a mental thing. If it is, then I guess I can expect it to go away when the butterflies do.
To be on the safe side I've been tossing down Naproxen like M&M's. I don't know much about it other than it's an anti-inflammatory that was recommended to me by another runner who had some leg problems in the past. I've also been icing my shin a couple of times a day, another recommendation. I'll try anything at this point.
I had reservations about writing about my injury, either real or imagined. It sounds like I'm laying the ground work for an excuse if I have a bad race Monday. I'm not. I just wanted to share my bad luck with you.
I will try not to think about my nagging little ache and just focus on the awesome experience I'm about to go on. I hope I can run pain-free Monday, but if I can't a little discomfort will be a small price to pay for the chance to run in the Super Bowl of marathons.
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6 Comments:
It is in your head. If you're not 'hurt' or 'sick' the week before a big race, you don't care enough about it.
it is not in your head BUT it won't affect your race. you are well prepared and in great shape!
Good luck
Hey Lance-
Super good luck at Boston! It is a great city. Maybe someday I'll be able to take an hour and 20 minutes off my time to qualify. Lol!
When you get to "heartbreak hill" take a look around at Boston College (my husband's alma mater). Maybe the screaming, crazy college kids will give you a boost.
I'll be thinking of everyone there!
I'll be following along online.
Luck, luck, luck!
Congrats on your time - 3:29:58 - we are so happy you made it and made your goal!
Lance,
That's an excellent time for having just run a very tough Boston a few weeks ago.
I finished just over 3:15 so I must have been right with you for about 20 miles. I too had to put up with Orange Speedo guy for quite some time. In fact, I found your blog by googling "orange speedo" and flying pig. I may have to thank him for indirectly encouraging me to speed up from my 3:20 BQ goal.
Pull it back together for a quick fall marathon and you'll be in Boston again next year.
Mike
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