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Getting back to where I used to be (Read 354 times)

Eddy view log Slow-smooth-fast posted: 4/16/2007 at 9:31 PM I have been out for about 10 weeks now, well not right anyway. I have been seeing a physio lately, figured it was the only way once and for all to sort my leg pain out. Anyway in just a couple of sessions my leg does feel like it is on the mend, acupuncture etc. The thing is I feel like a donkey now, haveing been out for such a long time. What do you guys recommend about getting back to where I was, in terms of mileage accumulation etc. I dont want to get an injury again, and I am scared of pushing it too far. I went out for a 4 miler tonight, in the hills. It was very difficult as I have never run trail before, though I kno wthat it will be beneficial in the long term. Would trail running have a detrimental effect on my recent ilio tibial band syndrome or should I just stick to the road running for now? </a>

kooky2003 view log 27 weeks up duff! posted: 4/16/2007 at 9:41 PM modified: 4/16/2007 at 9:43 PM Eddy, I'm coming back form a stress fracture so I can empathise. You can check my log to see where I am at. The last two runs were too much for my body (both in distance and incline). I felt it in my leg and got stabbing pains yesterday. I think the best thing that I have learnt is to listen to my body. At the first sign of a problem back off a little. I am hoping that an extra day off and a reduction back to 6km runs will keep me running. I also found that running alternate days was a godsend as it gave my body time to adapt to running again. As for the trails - I don't know that answer to that one. The softness of trails would be good but hilly, uneven trails may be a problem on knees and ankles so I can see why you are asking. Most importantly though - good luck with your return to running! jlynnbob "HTFU, Kookie's distal tibia" Where's my closet? I need to get back in it.

SurfNRun view log Shake it! posted: 4/16/2007 at 9:52 PM i've been doing most of my runs on grassy/dirt paths on the side of the pavement...for awhile i can really feel the uneven ground on my legs, they were definitely more sore afterward compared to road running. But like everything, your body will adjust i think it does help in the long run by increasing your leg + foot strength. backing off doesn't mean you have to stop running as long as nothing is broken or fractured (some people still run even with those conditions :roll whenever i feel like something is not quite right i do one or two days of recovery runs at super slow pace and then you'd still be able to get your mileage in... "If I had only two days to live, I would invade a neighboring country, and force my own ideology on them, whether they wanted it or not. "

Eddy view log Slow-smooth-fast posted: 4/17/2007 at 9:44 AM cheers for the advice. Claire it looks like you and I did too much too soon eh. Good luck with your injury and rehabilitation too. </a>

jEfFgObLuE view log Frustrating Project posted: 4/17/2007 at 2:22 PM Repeat this mantra 3 times before any post-injury / long lay-off workout: "You can't get it all back in one run. So don't try to." "You can't get it all back in one run. So don't try to." "You can't get it all back in one run. So don't try to." Also, don't be afraid to mix in walking. Cheers, Jeff 20th Century: 800m: 2:04 |1600m: 4:37 |3200m: 10:06 |5k: 16:23 |10k: 35:38 |15k: 54:20 25k: 1:35:59 21st Century: 5k: 19:42 |10k: 43:00 "Do not allow children to mix drinks. It is unseemly, and they use too much vermouth." Steve Allen Oswald acted alone.

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