I get the sense that most of you who read my blog were afraid to comment on my last post based upon the frailty of my emotions. Nonetheless, I appreciate the positive thoughts. I've had a few days to reflect on things, and although still extrememly bummed, I'm begining to accept my injury and its impact on my goals.
I just got back from the doctor and my self diagnosis was correct. Intial thoughts from the Doc are that I'm battling a case of ITBS (Iliotibial Band Syndrome). Again this is a common ailment among runners, new and old. My intial perscription is 8 sessions of physical therapy over the next 4 weeks. More than anything, I also reconfirmed the fact that my hips and hamstrings are extememly tight and future training needs to involve more stretching, massage and lower leg strength training.
In 3 weeks I'm scheduled for a follow up with the Doc. If my problem persists, we can do an MRI and think about cortisone shots. In the meantime, the full marathon is off the table....still. However, he said if my body responds well, I can do the half marathon and continue to train.
Alright, so I'm not gonna say that all is perfect but there is definitly a light during my "dark time".
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Polar Express December 2010
15 years ago
2 comments:
You can use this chance to set a new half marathon PR. Make it your bitch!
I am so happy that you chose to step back and focus on getting better. I hope you can do the half with us even though you will be done in half the time. :)
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