Injuries are something that all runners will encounter at some point. You can think you won't, but you're wrong. I've had my share, ranging from minor nuisances to being laid up on a couch with ice packs all over me. It's really not a lot of fun. The key is to really take these things seriously. If something isn't feeling right, and it's more than a dull sort of pain (like the kind you get when you've been working hard), stop. There's a difference between feeling "sore" and feeling "pain". Sore is ok. You can run through that and, in fact, you should to a point. Running a marathon isn't going to be comfortable and you'll need to know what it feels like to push through some soreness. Sharp pains should be carefully looked after, and if they persist, a doctor's visit may be in order.
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| Homer isn't feeling too hot either |
Right now I'm dealing with some pain at the top of my knee along with some heel and hip pain on the same leg.
Awesome.
For the past few days, I've been icing, resting and trying to take it easy. It's really tough when you're trying to train, and your body won't let you. The thing is though - if I were to push it too hard, I'd end up putting myself on the sidelines for a much longer period of time and I most likely got here by pushing too hard to begin with. So in the meantime, some light exercise and careful monitoring.
Hoping to get back out there in a few days, but need to feel a little better first.
Drive slow.
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