DRAKE RELAYS!! HELP!

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  • Charlie W.

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    6 years ago 04/20/2017 8:30am EDT

    Yeah i qualified for Drake with my new team but …. I'm have problems with my lower back and its causing even more problems with my hip bone. they don't know if i should run. They want me to not be hurt by state if i qualify.

    ( they are my trainers and doctors) I don't want to get hurt and end up not being able to run the rest of the season or for awhile. This is great opportunity but i don't want to run and risk the rest of the season. My parents and coaches think i should just run anyway. I have 2 open events and 1 relay that qualified. I said i wasn't going to run, my coaches and parents say that I'm going to bc they don't want me to miss this chance. What do i do??!!

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    B1G

    Member since 04/24/2014.

    104 posts. Last post 2 years ago.
    6 years ago 04/20/2017 8:41am EDT
    re: Charlie W.

    It looks like the State meet is only 3 weeks after the Drake Relays. If you cause more injury or just not start the healing process you could definitely hurt your chances at the State meet. I don't think I would take that chance. Yes, running at the Drake Relays is a cool thing, but if you are not ready your performance will suffer and could potentially impact the rest of your season.

    What grade are you in? Would this be your one and only chance to race at the Relays?

  • Charlie W.

    Anonymous Poster

    6 years ago 04/25/2017 8:47am EDT
    re: B1G

    Sorry it took so long to answer, I am in 10th grade and hopefully no this won't be my one and only chance. I have decided much to my parents and coaches to disappointment i won't be running. And like u said i don't want to take the chance and get hurt before state. For now i'm in therapy and on crutches for another week so that my hip and etc can have a chance to heal.

  • No Brainer

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    6 years ago 04/26/2017 1:27pm EDT
    re: Charlie W.

    Seriously, kid. you are doing the right thing. You don't want to risk an even worse injury by coming back too soon. Drake is just a meet. Heck, even state is just a meet. Your goal should be bigger and better than any one meet.

  • Don't do it

    Anonymous Poster

    6 years ago 04/26/2017 2:07pm EDT
    re: Charlie W.

    Plus the weather looks crappy this year again, only thing worse than getting injured is being cold, wet and injured.

  • Gimpy MacLimpie

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    6 years ago 04/26/2017 2:11pm EDT
    re: No Brainer

    No Brainer wrote:

    Seriously, kid. you are doing the right thing. You don't want to risk an even worse injury by coming back too soon. Drake is just a meet. Heck, even state is just a meet. Your goal should be bigger and better than any one meet.

    Your health is more important than one meet thinking long term is the way to go.

    I came back too early twice and never came back the third time. I'm a spectator now.

  • Charlie W.

    Anonymous Poster

    6 years ago 05/09/2017 8:25am EDT
    re: Gimpy MacLimpie

    Hey hey hey Drake has come and gone state is 2 weeks away and yay! no more crutches i have tape for both my back and hip ( i really don't like it even though it works) and I'm back to practicing with the team. My therapist says i should be ready for districts on thursday but I'm still skeptical on if I'm ready to run i have occasional pains when i run and the doctor and therapist says its normal but why am i hesitant to run still….

  • Charlie W.

    Anonymous Poster

    6 years ago 05/15/2017 11:53am EDT
    re: Charlie W.

    STATE ON Thursday….i'm qualified but still hesitant

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    B1G

    Member since 04/24/2014.

    104 posts. Last post 2 years ago.
    6 years ago 05/15/2017 12:12pm EDT
    re: Charlie W.

    Charlie W. wrote:

    STATE ON Thursday….i'm qualified but still hesitant

    Thanks for checking back in a giving us an update. BTW, Congrats!!!

  • Charlie W.

    Anonymous Poster

    6 years ago 05/16/2017 11:38am EDT
    re: B1G

    thanks lol…I'm nervous lol thats normal though right?

  • Charlie W.

    Anonymous Poster

    6 years ago 05/18/2017 8:24am EDT
    re: Charlie W.

    i'm scared i'm scared i'm scared i'm scared i'm scared i'm scared i'm scared i'm scared……..what if i'm coming back to early what if 'm not ready what if i fall or ruin my relay..what if i get hurt again…………………..

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