Lower leg stress injury 4 weeks from Boston

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7 years ago 03/20/2017 9:44pm EDT

Ok, I know I should stop running. But Boston is in 4 weeks and it's my first. Problem is that I strained/stressed my lower left leg about 4 weeks ago doing some weight work. I am still running, and just ran a half yesterday. I have been averaging 60+ miles per week. Problem is that when I first start running my leg hurts like hell. It usually takes 4-5 miles to get "comfortably" numb. I can man up and do this, but the soreness seems to be getting worse and I need to take some time off. Question is, has anyone ever run through intense pain during an important training season, and with only a month to go taken time off? Any ideas other than quit running and forget Boston because that is not happening. My goal time was a 3:10. Now I just want to finish.

7 years ago 03/20/2017 9:52pm EDT

re: Trrboron

Have you even gone to a doctor? Had an x-ray or anything done? What you should do about your injury depends on what it actually is.

7 years ago 03/20/2017 9:52pm EDT

re: Trrboron

Have you even gone to a doctor? Had an x-ray or anything done? What you should do about your injury depends on what it actually is.

7 years ago 03/20/2017 10:42pm EDT

re: Kruller

Of course, grade 1 Soleus strain. It doesn't effect walking and doesn't hurt except during the warmup running period. Doctor said stop running it's bad for your knees anyway..... lol. We've all heard that right? He doesn't run either. Just wondering if anyone has had any similar experience so close to an important race.

7 years ago 03/20/2017 10:42pm EDT

re: Trrboron

What kind of long runs have you put in previous to this injury? You might be able to get away with taking some time off and still have a good race, if you've already put in some solid training.

I remember one year, I sustained a hip flexor injury three weeks out from a marathon; I barely ran at all during that taper, and ended up having one of my best races; I have never felt that good throughout an entire marathon and ran a huge negative split ( although that being said, I did go out on the slow side because I was nervous with that injury). It really taught me a lot about the importance of a good taper.

Injuries suck, and never more than right before a big, expensive race. Hope it works out for you!

7 years ago 03/20/2017 10:44pm EDT

re: Trrboron

You're panicking. Stop running. Go see a doctor. Get a massage. Relax.

If you throw the kitchen sink at this thing and baby it then you can arrive to the start line slightly undertrained, but healthy.

If you try to get in the perfect training on a bum leg then you risk a DNS.

I've been in the same situation and have made a mess of it, by trying to stick to my training plan. Trust that your fitness and grit can last through a little time off.

7 years ago 03/20/2017 11:03pm EDT

re: BocaBaton

Water run and nordic track

Or walk up hill on treadmill

7 years ago 03/21/2017 10:36pm EDT

re: Canada Girl

I have 2 20 milers in the books with a 22 miler planned this Saturday. My training has been solid since late December. 3 Half Marathon tune up races since January. I think not running for at least a week and cross training is an option. I agree that sticking to the plan might create a DNS. That would suck.

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