...skip my long runs. This is the third week in a row I had pain in my abductor for at least a day after my long run (7, 8 then 10). Today (the 2nd day) I got my 3 mile run in. I had some pain in the beginning, but it went away quickly. Right now I'd say my pain level is about a 4/10 (like last Monday). Last week the pain was gone by Tuesday, so I thought I'd be ok for today. If I'm still having pain tomorrow I'll take the day off. If it still lingers for a week, it'll be time to head to the Dr's. Before I stopped going to my PT, he had said if it ever comes back and stays for a week (well, he said a couple days) to make a Dr appointment to get back to PT. We'll see!
As for the 50k in May? I'd still like to do it, but I haven't signed up for it yet. I think I'll still hope for it, but I may just stick to no long runs as I've been fine on runs 5 miles and shorter. It may be a couple weeks before I try a long run, though.
You are better than me in terms of instantly listening to your body.
ReplyDeleteMy left piriformis is constantly pesky but usually on the 1-2 scale so yes, for a 4 perhaps some love and PT is the trick. When I get up to a 4 I start thinking foam roller, stretching, tennis ball, massage....and it usually is not directly related to my longer runs but due to me "neglecting" giving it love in other fashions because of the time factor. More time running, less time loving.
Hate to hear that you are still having pain after your long runs.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about thd pain. Do you regularly do some kind of weight training? Also have you been to enough PT that you can just do it yourself and make it a regular part of your routine? I have gone through PT for my back surgery years ago. After 4-5 sessions it was something that I did on my own..
ReplyDeleteHi all! Thanks for the comments!
ReplyDeleteRM: sorry the PF has been troublesome, but glad it's not too bad!
Thanks S and A!
Ed: I stopped going to PT a 5-6 weeks ago and had been doing stuff regularly, but slowed the last few weeks. I do know the drills and need to keep doing them. They are strength based, but I do need to do more lunges, core to help build running/ support muscles. I have always been bad at adding extra to my routine for whatever I was doing- cycling in the 90's or running now.