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    • CommentAuthorChampionship Membershipfst563
    • CommentTimeMar 6th 2009
     
    fst563
    so... I just picked up my packet for a 10 miler tomorrow but I haven't been training for a couple weeks because of hamstring and knee problems. The last time I ran was only for three miles a few days ago. Is it a good idea to try for the 10 mile?
    • CommentAuthorFree Membermchathch
    • CommentTimeMar 6th 2009
     
    mchathch
    No. Running while you are broken is not enjoyable and not good for you. So why bother... let yourself heal. You'll better of in the long run.
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    RunningKnows
    I ran a 5k on a knee with an arthritis flare-up...... accomplished a PR, a massive limp for the rest of the day, and a really bad attitude from my PT guy. It really didn't set my rehab back much, but it probably wasn't a very intelligent thing to do on my part, and that was just a 5k. Running on a bad wheel for 10 miles with a gait that's probably going to be pretty badly affected by your injury may work out, but it's an invitation for disaster. Remember that it takes a lot of training to build a good season and one split-second bad foot placement to destroy it. Good luck!
    • CommentAuthorFree Memberborntocry
    • CommentTimeMar 7th 2009
     
    borntocry

    How much were you running before the injury?

    I had a similar experience two years ago;  developed knee problems training for a half-marathon, continued training and two weeks before the race it was so bad that I could not even walk downstairs and had to stop.  Did next to nothing for two weeks and then ran the race anyway, with a knee brace.  Finished with my worst time ever.  I don't think it really set me back as far as rehabilitation (my next race wasn't for six months anyway so I had time).

    I don't really regret it 'cause it was a fun experience - the race was in another country, I had already booked hotel and train tickets when I got injured, that's why I didn't want to pull out of the race.  However I don't think I would advise it in most cases.  When you ran three miles the other day how did you feel?

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    running.beast
    I had the same thing happen in September for a 10 miler in October but I was able to cross-train on my bike but it wasn't until a week out that I tested it with a 5 mile run.  I didn't set a PR but my time wasn't that bad the down side I was very sore for a much longer time and had to take a little more time off after the run.  The only reason I ran the race was due to it being in Washington D.C. and I'd purchased everthing for the trip.  If it had been a local race I may have not run it.
    • CommentAuthorChampionship Membershipfst563
    • CommentTimeMar 7th 2009
     
    fst563

    haha well looks like in this case fate stepped in. My ride was late picking me up and then decided there was a better way to go than the directions I had with me... straight into a dead end. Anyway it was for the better because I ran 5 miles after getting back home and it didn't feel too great.

     What is REALLY frustrating is I can't tell what is wrong with my leg. Somedays it's knee pain and then other days it's the hamstring, and I can't walk down hills or stairs easily. I guess I'll just have to suck it up and go see a pt. oh well...

    thanks for the advice!

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    Trainbellsway
    If it is your knee and the outside of your leg, it sounds like an IT band problem.  It goes from your hip to your knee.  It acts up on hills and stairs on the way down.  Google it for information and stretches.
    • CommentAuthorFree MemberHovermale
    • CommentTimeMar 7th 2009
     
    Hovermale
    Yep... I agree with Trainbellsway.  Back off the pace and stretch like a yogi.  Dynamic stretching after a decent warm-up helped me a ton.  Be patient.  Good luck.

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