I'm a HS runner that was just diagnosed with a stress fracture in my 3rd metatarsal. The doctor said I would be out of running for at least 6 weeks-2 months. My winter season is over now and my school's training for spring track would already start. Should I skip spring track and train on my own for cross country and 5ks in general using Jack Daniels running formula or should I join back being out of shape? Also, how do I effectively recover and try to maintain my current level of fitness?
I am a former HS/college runner, still running into my 40s. I have had 6 stress fractures mostly in my HS/college timeframe. Take 6 weeks off, pool running is your best bet and and take the time to develop your core. Good luck.
I second the pool running/Aqua-jogging. I've coached athletes that have Pr'd off a couple of months of the pool.
How's your calcium intake? Stress fractures with high-impact activities can be related to a calcium deficiency.
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I'm a HS runner that was just diagnosed with a stress fracture in my 3rd metatarsal. The doctor said I would be out of running for at least 6 weeks-2 months. My winter season is over now and my school's training for spring track would already start. Should I skip spring track and train on my own for cross country and 5ks in general using Jack Daniels running formula or should I join back being out of shape? Also, how do I effectively recover and try to maintain my current level of fitness?
Cross train like a mofo and run the spring season. Talk to your doctor about what sort of cross training you can do. If you have to be on the hand cycle, you have to be on the hand cycle.
Cross training is great for maintaining your fitness if you hit it hard enough. Focus on doing the little things right during your recovery as well, such as sleeping enough, eating right, strengthening weaker parts of your body (core, hips/glutes, connective tissue in legs-- use resistance bands, etc.). Additionally, look into taking calcium supplements to boost your intake and ease back into running when you get the ok from your doctor- you definitely do not want to end up back at square one after all of your hard work. Good luck man, I know how much it sucks to be out with a stress fracture when all you want to do is run :(
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If Daniel's and Pfitz are outdated..then where do I look for modern training plans?
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