Cyclists with a "Running" Problem

[Hacc]

It sucks Barry. At least you have made a decision and like you said, you have accepted it. 

[Stretch]

 I did 5 run/walk km yesterday and stopped immediately when the pain kicked in but I'm back to limping today. I've decided to accept that I won't be running Comrades this year. Mainly for my mental health. I'm losing my mind trying to calculate how I can heal the knee, stay fit and still run on the 10th of June, and if so, what should my new time be, etc.

 

So I figure the only way to approach this is to focus on the knee and getting it permanently better as the ultimate goal. If it happens to be okay to run on the morning 0f 10 June then I'll do that but that's no longer the main intention or even part of the plan, just a secondary bonus if it happens.

 

Running injuries are like the five stages of grief and I think I've just transitioned from depression to acceptance

 

Dude.....just keep it at the back of your mind. My first one I had runners knee and could not run more than 5km before pain set in. I could only run on the grass. Even 2 weeks out I remember runningand hitting 6km and getting pain and then I was able to run another 15km once i got onto the grass. I did massage therapy and strapped it for the day.

 

I did not know if I was able to run it when I stood on the start line. My focus was remain on the flat sections of the road and avoid the camber. I had once little tweak when i went round the corner to go up fields hill and that was it.

 

have you tried grass?....I dont mean to smoke either because that will also mask the pain 

[Raab]

There is always Karkloof 100 in Oct, the 50miler is pretty much same distance as Comrades... #Justsaying

 

How is the terrain for Karkloof, I am not too concerned of the distance its more the level of technicality that is preventing me from committing

[Edgar]

 I did 5 run/walk km yesterday and stopped immediately when the pain kicked in but I'm back to limping today. I've decided to accept that I won't be running Comrades this year. Mainly for my mental health. I'm losing my mind trying to calculate how I can heal the knee, stay fit and still run on the 10th of June, and if so, what should my new time be, etc.

 

So I figure the only way to approach this is to focus on the knee and getting it permanently better as the ultimate goal. If it happens to be okay to run on the morning 0f 10 June then I'll do that but that's no longer the main intention or even part of the plan, just a secondary bonus if it happens.

 

Running injuries are like the five stages of grief and I think I've just transitioned from depression to acceptance

 

Try doing Grucox to keep fit and build strength and there is a chance you could get to the start line and have a reasonable day. .

Wanderers Sports Medical Centre has two bikes.

[Hacc]

I cannot imagine what you guys are going thru emotionally, that trained for Comrades and cannot run. 

 

To be honest I have been having some serious thoughts about it too, due to my nausea and not feeling well during runs. My training really suffered this year due to this. If I feel crap during a run I start walking, when you start walking you just become exponentially slower... So I have been asking myself is it really worth going to Comrades and just make the cut off just for the sake of it? 

I am still pondering about it and my training is going... not great but at least I can run. 

 

 

I have been to multiple specialists this year, thousands of rands have been spent without any results or answers. I have tried motion sickness medication (which seems to help a little bit).

 

A friend of mine suggested a chiropractor. I went this morning for my first session and the doctor said he is convinced he can help me. I am going for another session tomorrow and I will see how it goes. 

 

I will have to make a decision soon, I just can't imagine lying in front of the TV or standing next to the road on the 10th (as accommodation and leave have already been booked), so I am hoping and praying the chiropractor can help.

[Barry Stuart]

There is always Karkloof 100 in Oct, the 50miler is pretty much same distance as Comrades... #Justsaying

 

I've already committed to seconding Jess at the checkpoints for the 50 miler. But I have got Skyrun 65 so I'm looking forward to that. 

[Barry Stuart]

Try doing Grucox to keep fit and build strength and there is a chance you could get to the start line and have a reasonable day. .

Wanderers Sports Medical Centre has two bikes.

 

Thanks, Stu. I'll go look it up now.

 

I did not know if I was able to run it when I stood on the start line. My focus was remain on the flat sections of the road and avoid the camber. I had once little tweak when i went round the corner to go up fields hill and that was it.

 

have you tried grass?....I dont mean to smoke either because that will also mask the pain 

 

I actually haven't given any offroad a go, hadn't considered it as I was worried the awkward angles could aggravate the knee.

 

How is the terrain for Karkloof, I am not too concerned of the distance its more the level of technicality that is preventing me from committing

 

Bennie Roux reckons you can train for it entirely on road.

 

So I have been asking myself is it really worth going to Comrades and just make the cut off just for the sake of it? 

 

Do it! If I can get there and just make the cut-off I'll be thrilled. Watching it on TV will bring on industrial level FOMO.

[Stretch]

 

 

I actually haven't given any offroad a go, hadn't considered it as I was worried the awkward angles could aggravate the knee.

 

 

 

Not offroad....Grass...like a football field or a grass track..or worst case a park

 

this was my final month...every single one of those runs were on grass

 

[dave303e]

How is the terrain for Karkloof, I am not too concerned of the distance its more the level of technicality that is preventing me from committing

 

No more technical that the spruit, is is very chilled, certainly not like skyrun,

 

I've already committed to seconding Jess at the checkpoints for the 50 miler. But I have got Skyrun 65 so I'm looking forward to that. 

 

Or convince her to run 100 and then pace her from half way for 'moral support'

[Andrew Steer]

Wifes 'perfect' Comrades prep also up in the air - picked up fasciitis on the Pirates reverse run - she's been treating it, two visits to the physio so far, but it's not letting up. It's obviously a massive worry with Comrades so close, anybody with any miracle cures? She's on the icing, rolling ball/bottle under the foot routine...

I also worry her physio suggests a light run is not a bad idea, it's very different to the school of thought I was given. But like with ITB, maybe there are many ways to skin this cat...

[Edgar]

Wifes 'perfect' Comrades prep also up in the air - picked up fasciitis on the Pirates reverse run - she's been treating it, two visits to the physio so far, but it's not letting up. It's obviously a massive worry with Comrades so close, anybody with any miracle cures? She's on the icing, rolling ball/bottle under the foot routine...

 

I also worry her physio suggests a light run is not a bad idea, it's very different to the school of thought I was given. But like with ITB, maybe there are many ways to skin this cat...

 

Shock wave therapy, heel cups and a course of brufen might help. There are also a couple of stretches that help as well. The brufen wrecks your stomach though.

 

Been dealing with it since mid march, I cant walk on my left heel for the first 5 minutes every morning and if a sit too long and get up. 

 

Good luck 

[EmJayZA]

I cannot imagine what you guys are going thru emotionally, that trained for Comrades and cannot run. 

 

I decided to pull out of Durban 70.3. It's not such a big event as Comrades, but was significant for me as I trained for it for a long period of time and was very focused. The decision was difficult, but I chose to look at it in a positive light. If I had a bad race (and I am quite sure I would have), it would have completely demoralized me. I decided to take it easy on myself, fix my issues and go back stronger next year. I will cross that finish line stronger.  

 

The race is just a small reward at the end of the day. I do this for many reasons: the people, to stay healthy and fit, to keep motivated and I enjoy the training. All of that will still be there if I don't do the event. 

Edited May 18, 2018 by EmJayZA

[Stretch]

Wifes 'perfect' Comrades prep also up in the air - picked up fasciitis on the Pirates reverse run - she's been treating it, two visits to the physio so far, but it's not letting up. It's obviously a massive worry with Comrades so close, anybody with any miracle cures? She's on the icing, rolling ball/bottle under the foot routine...

 

I also worry her physio suggests a light run is not a bad idea, it's very different to the school of thought I was given. But like with ITB, maybe there are many ways to skin this cat...

 

Main thing is to keep the foot perpendicular to the leg while sleeping. When I had a bought of PF If literally used a large sock to tie the front of my foot to me leg when i slept....if that makes sense.

 

Then....when I woke up...i stuck my leg straight up in the air while lying on my bag and used the sock to stretch the foot down towards me...therefore lengthening the PF.

 

I had a puddle under my desk for about 2 weeks because I rolled my foot on ice the whole day...sometimes applying some pressure on the band..other times just rolling it

[Frosty]

I did 5 run/walk km yesterday and stopped immediately when the pain kicked in but I'm back to limping today. I've decided to accept that I won't be running Comrades this year. Mainly for my mental health. I'm losing my mind trying to calculate how I can heal the knee, stay fit and still run on the 10th of June, and if so, what should my new time be, etc.

 

So I figure the only way to approach this is to focus on the knee and getting it permanently better as the ultimate goal. If it happens to be okay to run on the morning 0f 10 June then I'll do that but that's no longer the main intention or even part of the plan, just a secondary bonus if it happens.

 

Running injuries are like the five stages of grief and I think I've just transitioned from depression to acceptance

Hard luck, hope your recovery goes well.

 

W.r.t. FOMO, I can only relate to missing an event due to retrenchment rather than injury. Life goes on, and it’s soon replaced by another memory.

 

 

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[Barry Stuart]

Wifes 'perfect' Comrades prep also up in the air - picked up fasciitis on the Pirates reverse run - she's been treating it, two visits to the physio so far, but it's not letting up. It's obviously a massive worry with Comrades so close, anybody with any miracle cures? She's on the icing, rolling ball/bottle under the foot routine...

 

I also worry her physio suggests a light run is not a bad idea, it's very different to the school of thought I was given. But like with ITB, maybe there are many ways to skin this cat...

 

Eish, sorry to hear that, Andrew. At this rate we're going to have to form our own walking-wounded bus.

[Jackes]

2016 Down run memories/motivation.  I don't care who says what, if running is your thing, you have to do this thing at least once in your lifetime!!!

 

https://www.facebook.com/ComradesMarathon/videos/1815636665167736/?t=0

Edited May 18, 2018 by Jackes