I have been in a similar situation. What I did was ease back in and took days off that I did not feel well. It has been a slow process, but it is worth it to be able to do what I have always loved doing.
I have been in a similar situation. What I did was ease back in and took days off that I did not feel well. It has been a slow process, but it is worth it to be able to do what I have always loved doing.
wow that really sucks for you OP, you dumb washed up old man.
Have fun watching high school track meets and ranting about your glory days while your knees and joints cry out in agony just from climbing the stairs. Those days are long behind you, so might as well just hop in the wheelchair already old sport
Have fun talking about pro runners on letsrun when you were a mediocre pathetic excuse of a runner when you were still physically able to run you crippled idiot
you could try to lift weights and look better but you're probably already too skinnyfat and lazy to try something like that so you're just gonna cry on the internet about not being able to run
Casper the friendly troll wrote:
Super Jay Five wrote:Rule #1 NEVER run harder (or easier) then 80% EFFORT!
Wouldn't that make it hard to race well?
The conventional theory of athletics is to get 100% RESULTS you have to put 100%(or even 110%!)EFFORT. I thought that was true too. But then someone mentioned that we should only put 80% effort and that is the ONLY sustainable level of effort. I thought that sounded good so I now only do 80% EFFORT (in every activity). And what happened? I am as fast (or faster) and better in EVERY activity then I was before and only use 80% effort! It is amazing. I think the reason I am faster is because I am MANAGING my energy and effort so much better. It is not your SPEED it is your EFFORT. We can have 80% effort and still go fast!
lifelonger wrote:
I think this is it guys. For the last 19 months I've been injured and holding out hope I could recover and train normally again. I just don't think it's happening. I can barely get through simple 5 mile runs anymore without walking. Doctors say it's probably a pinched nerve. My leg cramps up and doesn't work. I might get an MRI but then what? Not sure what the point is when surgery would probably be foolhardy. Anyhow, my post-college dream was that I could run my whole life and maybe even compete in masters competitions, so I'm really bummed to be only 35 years old and pretty much done. You know, it's kind of scary because ultimately it really drives home the fact we are all mortal. We can't control the rate we deteriorate or when it happens. I'm strong otherwise but a bit scared about what will happen now without running. Wish me luck.
Crossfit is your answer.
My advice to you:
Xfit_guy_the_real_one_1 wrote:
Super Jay Five wrote:About a million posts on letsrun and Slowtwitch are about injuries and quiting running. I think it is because people run WRONG!
Agreed. Did you try the crossfit style POSE-Running method? People in my box have had great success (=Boston Marathon BQ etc) with it.
One thing I have learned is people can have great results with just about ANY style of running (Chi,POSE etc.) but as the OP and many many other posters say "I am injured and burned out on running". So my question is "what style is the most SUSTAINABLE?" Most techniques say "lean forward and give it 100% effort." Since many runners burn out doing that (I did too). I now say do the opposite. Lean BACK and ONLY do 80% EFFORT. Try it and tell us what you think.
jono wrote:
Super Jay Five wrote:About a million posts on letsrun and Slowtwitch are about injuries and quiting running. I think it is because people run WRONG! Follow these two simple rules and your chances of running again go way up. Rule #1 NEVER run harder (or easier) then 80% EFFORT! You will go just as fast but not burn out. Rule #2 MOVE YOUR HEAD BACK at least ONE INCH (probably more). When you move your head back your stress goes WAY DOWN (walk that way too). Your weight goes off your lower legs and onto your hips where it belongs. Move your head back, swing your arms and hips and RELAX!
I'm with you on rule 2, but are you saying that running hard causes injuries? I don't agree. It's too much hard running that causes injuries. That's basic common sense.
When you ONLY run 80% effort you NEVER do hard running so you NEVER get injured. 80% (no more and no less) is the only sustainable level of effort.So the big question is "can we still be fast if we only run 80%?" Chris McCormack told a story about a friend that could not break 10 hours in Ironman. Macca told his friend to walk SIX TIMES during the run (his friend usually walked twice). In other words he told his friend to SLOW DOWN! What happend? The friends' time dropped 23 minutes to 9:40! Reduce effort and you will often go faster!
quote]Xfit_guy_the_real_one_1 wrote:
Super Jay Five wrote:
About a million posts on letsrun and Slowtwitch are about injuries and quiting running. I think it is because people run WRONG!
Agreed. Did you try the crossfit style POSE-Running method? People in my box have had great success (=Boston Marathon BQ etc) with it.[/quote]
A girl at our club did that had the best technique on the track, did a marathon then spent 6 months + injured. She was running like a pro but at 10min pace doesn't always work!
Super Jay Five wrote:
Rule #1 NEVER run harder (or easier) then 80% EFFORT!
Than - a method of comparison
Then - indicates a moment in time
You - illiterate
Hey OP, ever see the Movie or read the book "Old Yeller"?
Sounds like you're fishing for sympathy and to get "Don't give up man, you can do it!" comments. Sorry dude, give up, I could care less. I've had multiple injuries, knee surgery, e. coli, blah blah blah etc. but you know what? I love running and will do everything possible to keep running.
Sounds like you just don't like running anymore....
I agree with Quitwhinging...if you are done, then stop running and do something else. Otherwise, figure out what is wrong and get it fixed. If it takes 20 more doctors and surgery to make it right, then do it if you TRULY want to run again. I am 52, have been running since the age of 9, and have been through my share of 'career-ending' injuries...but the human will is a strong thing, and if you need it badly enough, you will find a way to get back on your feet. Good luck!
Don't give up man. I was coded out. My wife was told there was nothing more the doctors could do for me. I was stabilized, had a LVAD for a year and then a heart transplant. Less than a year later I am running 30 miles a week and am racing 5k's at about 7:15 pace. Nothing is impossible if you have the right mindset.
I gave it up at 49 after getting tired of every painful step walking and running. I got a bike 8 years ago and now ride 8,000 miles year and no longer feel like a cripple and I compete as a masters cyclist. I never thought there would be life after running, but trust me there is.
Go for the surgery. It will make you so happy.
lifelonger wrote:
I think this is it guys. I might get an MRI but then what? Not sure what the point is when surgery would probably be foolhardy.
It sounds like you need a year or two away. I've done this recently and it worked well for me. I cycled, had fun, progressed in my career, etc. I was tired of running. I don't think I can be competitive for more than 3 or 4 years in a row before needing a break. Consider a year away.
Than not Then wrote:
Super Jay Five wrote:Rule #1 NEVER run harder (or easier) then 80% EFFORT!
Than - a method of comparison
Then - indicates a moment in time
You - illiterate
Yes, I might be illiterate but that is not the subject of this thread.
Xfit_guy_the_real_one_1 wrote:
Track dude88 wrote:Get into lifting dude... Much easier on the body - you feel better about yourself - look much better - chicks dig it much more...ect... It's more fun - more challenging - great for the body/heart/joints to keep you young.
THIS
What a coincidence for you to show up right after a post like that. Hmm...
Thanks for the tips. I have been lifting for a few months now and it's not bad. To answer the questions about the pinched nerve - I'm not in pain walking, just experiencing significant weakness in one leg while running and cycling. I think I'll swim, lift, and get over it. Thanks again for the advice.
While this may seem unconventional, try picking up track marathoning. Worked for me!