As I had previously suspected would happen while I was signing up for entirely too many running races, my running greed has gotten me into some trouble. I fear that I have a running related injury. Boo.
After the Gasparilla 15K I felt some pain in the outside of my left knee while sleeping, however, when I woke up for the 8K I was fine. I ran the 8K and sprinted hard at the end. This was probably a bad idea, because after I felt the knee for the entire rest of the day. Ruh-Roh Shaggy!
So I rested it for a few days and ran again. And it hurt again toward the end of that run. Then I rested a few more days…and guess what? It hurt again. See the pattern forming here? I’m wondering if it’s IT or something to do with my LCL or just plain old runner’s knee. It’s hard to pin point and quite honestly, as much as I’d like to know the EXACT reason for the pain, I know one thing for certain, I’m taking a week off of running.
Since my luck ran out (pun intended) with running, this is the perfect opportunity to swim and bike my brains out. I’m turning this negative into a positive and hitting the trails with Dolly. She’s quite pleased actually. And thanks to swimming and biking I’m not freaking out over this just yet. I know I can run the short distances needed for my upcoming tris without a whole lot of training. I may be slower but I’d rather be healed for that 70.3 I’m thinking about….more to come on that….
Sunday’s pacing duties will sadly have to be dropped but I’ll still be volunteering and yelling at folks from the sidelines in a terrible Irish accent. I’m hopeful this doesn’t knock me out of my upcoming relay but all I can do is RICE.
And drink green beer. Have a great weekend!
When is the 70.3? I'm guessing even if there is a problem you've got plenty of time. And because you are smarter than I am you will ROCK IT!! Woot!
Nooooooo You cant have an injury!
Way to be smart and rest it out.
Aw this mega sucks! I am in the same boat. Although I have been a little more reckless than you. I am taking this week off and hitting the elliptical for two weeks after that until my booboo is gone. Feel better soon!
hopefully not a real injury! bike and swim those brains out! Especially bike! I should be out at NW with Randy on Sunday at 4:00 PM if you want to be out there to ride a bit at your pace!
Have fun and hope your knee just needs a little rest!
Ruh Roh Shaggy indeed! at least you have swimming and biking… what 70.3? Do tell!
Outside of knee sounds like ITB. Usually this is an issue with the glute medius not doing it's job. Go over to Eric Orton's site (google him) and read his article on it. Might help!
I hope you feel better quickly!
well, if the Irish didn't have bad luck they wouldn't have any luck at all! hold one here a sec…Steve's bike's name is Randy? HAHAHAHAHA! LMAO…hoo.
Diz iz no bueno! I will say a prayer to the running gods that it's just a fluke!!!!!
I hope your knee is feeling better soon!
I approve of biking your brains out. ready, GO.
Momma said life is like a box of chocolate……. Don't run Forrest…..
Very smart listening to your body! I too suffer from right knee/IT/Hammy issues…its a tough road, but I keep moving forward just like you!
Have a kickin St. Paddy's day! Hope a little R&R is all the knee needs!
Listen to your body. Stick to a lot of swimming for a while and see how you feel. Your running base is already built, so you should be okay during your shorter Tris. Train smart and healthy. Good luck…www.dashingdiva.net
listen to your body and take the time you need to get to 100%. HAve fun cheering!
I think your left knee if faking it. Try to run on only your left leg for about 3 miles at a 'comfortably hard' pace and see how it feels then.
Or don't do that.
hope you can heal it up and get back out there again soon…..I've got a tricky lower leg issue I'm dealing with now, so I kinda know how you're feeling…