Ok, so I'm an injured runner. I probably have an ITB injury in my right knee. It's one of the most common overuse injuries, but it's got me SO down. I know I can get through the run this weekend, but I'm nervous about it getting worse. I have 3 more big runs...18 miles on Sat, 20 miles on 12/20, and 26.2 miles in Disney. I want to be able to do them without pain. I don't know if I can. I'm scared.
More than that, I'm frustrated. I'm so damn close to the end. DAMN this! Come on! Of course it makes sense that this is when I would get injured, but it's so annoying. I am angry at my body. I just wanted to do this. I am obsessing and I need some perspective. I have to stop feeling sorry for myself.
So that's it. I will finish. I will. I will always be a runner, even if I have to take a break, even if I have to walk, even if I can't compete. I raised the money, I'm helping people, this isn't all for nothing. I will do this.
Now I just have to read this every time I walk down stairs in pain and curse my right leg and start to cry.
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Ugh - I'm sorry you have to deal with this so close to your event. Please let me know if there's anything I can do!
--Alison
You should see someone about it. Sports injury person or PT or something. They can usually help you figure out how bad it is, and whether or not you're going to benefit from taking time off, or whether you need to strengthen something or loosen something in order to make it better. Rest alone doesn't always help the fastest. It could be that you've got something really tight that's pulling on your ITB and loosening that up (massage) may make it more tolerable. It could be that you've got a muscle imbalance. Could be lots of things. Don't despair!
Thanks guys. Amy, I have a dr. appt. on 12/11. I might see if I can get in earlier, but your advice is good. Thanks so much!!
I second the comment on seeing a sports injury doc. You want to be ready for the race and you also don't want to cause worse damage. I had a hip injury (bursitis) last year about this time just before my Arizona Marathon, and the sports doc, a steroid shot, some PT, and some sports massage got me back in the game. Good luck! Art
Hang in there. My prayers are with you. You are a winner no matter what.
I just now saw this because I'm lame. As always, Amy has better advice than anything I could say. I just offer my support in any way I can.
Hang in there!
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