RunningAHEAD - Topic: When Can I Run

leftylogan

posted: 7/6/2008 at 3:13 PM

Yesterday I hit my head on a shelf and I had to get 5 staples in my head Sad

. I get the staples out a week from tomorrow. My question is when can I run.

PR's
800: 2:38|1600: 5:18|3200: 11:55|3 mile:19:07

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 7/6/2008 at 3:35 PM

Ouch, Logan, I hope it was just a minor wound. I'd ask your doctor what they recommend, though. Sending speedy healing vibes your way....

Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.

~ Sarah Kay

leftylogan

posted: 7/6/2008 at 3:51 PM

Thanks zoom-zoom. It was just a minor wound it took my parents and I 1 hour to decide to go to urgent care.

PR's
800: 2:38|1600: 5:18|3200: 11:55|3 mile:19:07

zoom-zoom

rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 7/6/2008 at 4:03 PM

Heh, until you have the staples pulled you should go find some metal detectors to set off... Evil grin

Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.

~ Sarah Kay

wee_little_me

posted: 7/6/2008 at 5:16 PM

Probably depends on whether or not you had a concussion. Speedy recovery!!

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pegasus3446

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posted: 7/6/2008 at 6:49 PM

If you feel up for it, how about tomorrow?

Viich

posted: 7/6/2008 at 7:13 PM

Sans concussion, you should be fine to continue training. If you had a concussion, take the week off. On the conservative side, but one week won't hurt you much.

leftylogan

posted: 7/6/2008 at 7:45 PM

no concussion. My parents said I shouldn't until I get my staples out.

PR's
800: 2:38|1600: 5:18|3200: 11:55|3 mile:19:07

IamDenise

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posted: 7/6/2008 at 9:01 PM

I just wanted to add to what the others have already said- however, remember running might exacerbate any pain you may be having with it..the pounding may not be good for your head right away.

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JakeKnight

posted: 7/7/2008 at 1:58 PM

Quote from leftylogan on 7/6/2008 at 7:45 PM:

no concussion. My parents said I shouldn't until I get my staples out.

Then your question has already been asked and answered. On the list of people to listen to regarding your medical health, here's how the rankings go: 1) Your doctor 1) Your parents . . . . . . 3,456,110,210) Internet strangers who can't even see your head in the first place.

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Rundadrun27

posted: 7/7/2008 at 2:47 PM

Quote from leftylogan on 7/6/2008 at 7:45 PM:

no concussion. My parents said I shouldn't until I get my staples out.

There's your answer. Congratulations for getting in to running at such a young age. Most people your age are too busy sitting in front of the T.V.

Figbash

posted: 7/14/2008 at 12:14 PM

Quote from leftylogan on 7/6/2008 at 7:45 PM:

no concussion. My parents said I shouldn't until I get my staples out.

There's your answer, you wouldn't want the staples to rust from all that sweating. Wink

Tom

Viich

posted: 7/15/2008 at 4:03 PM

Good job on the race lefty.

Scout7

posted: 7/15/2008 at 4:06 PM

Seriously? No one asked for pictures? What's wrong with you people? We need to see how bad it is first.

AA717driver

posted: 7/16/2008 at 9:00 PM

I need more information. Are your parents runners? If "yes", you need to consider their opinion. If "no", just smile and nod ok--then sneak out and run! Big grin

TC

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