torn abdominal muscle and running (Read 472 times)

hollles

posted: 11/8/2007 at 4:19 PM

i've torn this muscle before (a few years ago) before i started running. and it sidelined me from my workout for a few weeks. however, i have a half-marathon december 9. i've noticed pain and soreness for the last week, and last night when i tried to run, i had the same awful pain from when the muscle tore in the past. is it safe to run with an ab-muscle tear? it's incredibly painful, and i'm not sure i can fight through anyway. but i'm wondering if it's even safe to try? should i wait until the half-marathon in january instead of doing this one in december? any tips? feedback?

btb1490

posted: 11/8/2007 at 4:29 PM

Ouch! I can't answer if it's safe or not, but I did the same and ran through it. At times the pain literally brought me to my knees in tears. Don't swallow water wrong and get into a coughing fit!!!!!! It took almost a year for mine to heal, but it eventually did. I'd be safe and check with your doctor. Good luck!

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