The night after the half and the day after both my hips were hurting. Monday they were better, not great, but better. By tuesday I was finally pain free so I thought running wednesday would be ok.
First run, or attempt at a run, after the half was supposed to be yesterday but due to working til midight the night before, coaching 6AM swim practice, job #1 at 10am, and job #2 at 4, it didn't happen.
So today ended up being the day!! I was looking forward to running again. I have in my head if I can for 13 miles, then I should definitely be able to run 3 miles faster than i have before. It started off with wanting to be an easy run, just 2 miles. I had hoped for a good run but that quickly went out the window.
The first couple tenths I could hardly catch my breathe. I had to stop to walk which normally isn't a big deal but I have a 5k next week and really would like to get a pr. So I was not happy when i had to walk to catch my breathe only a couple minutes in. I can run/walk for 3 hours but not just run/run for 20 min?
I decided to try out one of the bondibands that I bought this past weekend. It would NOT stay on my head. granted it was very windy out so dont know if that was the issue or bc i wasn't wearing it on my head correctly. i'll try it again before i give up on them...
After half a mile, my shins started burning. Then my left hip also started throbbing! I ended up having to walk the last mile and a quarter bc it hurt too much to run. My hip was pretty unbearable. I finally hobbled back to the car. :( Jeremy suggested i take off a little bit longer. I reminded him i have a 5k next friday that has already been paid for. So he suggested a chiropractor which is what i had already been thinking about on my way to the car.
I made my appointment for tomorrow. I'll update after I go and see what he says. I am hoping that will help. I really don't want to have to back out of the 5k next week but I know I can't run it if I have pain like I did today!
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I felt the same way after my first half (Lexington) it took me almost 3 weeks to be able to run again! So hang in there my friend, it does get better! Gerard and I are going to the Black Cat also hope we see ya there!
ReplyDeleteI highly recommend chiropractic. I usually go every 3 weeks (2 during race training) to keep things where they're supposed to be. I have right hip issues that carry into my knee and ankle. I run totally pain free after adjustments! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteUGH! Bad runs are the worse! :( But hang in there...hopefully the chiropractor helps!! Good luck!!
ReplyDeleteI had the same problem after my 1/2. I now can run a 5k but I was so perplexed at why I had problems running 2miles..although it did take me over 2 weeks to get back to running so maybe that had something to do with it.. :)
ReplyDeleteWere you wearing the Bondi Band down on your forehead? It's supposed to be down on your forehead a little...
ReplyDeleteHope the chiropractor helps! After your 5k, you may want to rest up for a while. I, like Sheridan, cover most of my forehead with the band. Hope they work for you! Hang in there!! HUGS!
ReplyDeleteI want an update on the Chiro appointment!!
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You are amazing. :)