can I run through stress fracture during xc?

I recommend you stop running until you see your PT and get an MRI. There's lots of cross training options you could try, like aqua jogging, to help you maintain fitness while you wait for answers. Running through a stress fracture could result in a full blown fracture, which will only keep you away from running even longer. Talk with your Coach, too.

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If it's hurting DURING runs then you are on the verge of a stress reaction turning into a fracture (unless it's fractured already).

Do you want to risk screwing up your body for life just to run a pointless xc race?

Stop running until the pain is completely gone. Otherwise you're going to be in this pain cycle for a long time.

NO. Do not run whether it's a stress fracture or a stress reaction. A stress reaction is just a precursor to a fracture. Never will the answer to this question be a "yes."

Not only should you not be running, you and your doctor(s) should identify the underlying cause of the injury. More than likely it's nutrition (or lack thereof) related. Look up "RED-S."

I did this, and it made me slower. Cross train on a bike to keep fitness

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Do not run any more until a doctor looks at your leg and rules out stress fracture.

You should NEVER ever run through a stress fracture.

A stress reaction should always lead to a longer break from running and very gradual build back so that if pain is exoerienced, it does not get worse.

Please, for the love of god and your own mother, stop training!