Pain, that is. Yesterday I was 2 miles into an easy 7 miler when I started feeling pain in my lower back. It's exactly where I tend to cramp immediately post-marathon. I debated turning my run into a 5 miler and head home, but decided to go on.
Bad Move.
At mile 5 I was hit with a sharp pain that stopped me dead in my tracks. I tried stretching and going on, but couldn't. I could slowly manage a limpy walk and made the humiliating trek home---the longest 2 miles of my life.
I iced it, I stretched it, I have been popping Advil like a person on Intervention, and I still limp. No biking this morning. No swimming tonight. No running tomorrow. Now is not the time to push it.
I did some tests for sciatica, and those came out in the clear, so I am pretty sure it is a severe muscle pull. I read that tight hamstrings make you more prone to back problems, and since I had a minor hamstring pull last week I am confident that is what did me in. All I can do for now is wait.
And complain.
On a brighter note, have any of you noticed me on Runners Lounge lately? A few weeks ago they asked me to start doing videos for them. Check it out at Runners Lounge Live
Hope you feel better soon. Sucks getting injured this close to a race. Love the videos at RL. I downloaded the Sports Tracks program and it is awesome!
ReplyDeleteOuch. I know exactly what kind of pain you are talking about. i really hope it clears up soon...you've got this little race coming up in less than 2 weeks!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteoh that really sucks. get it fixed quick girl. good thing it is taper time.
ReplyDeleteHope you feel better soon! I hate injuries:(
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry! Lots of ice, rest, and advil and I'm sure you will be back to normal in a day or two!!!
ReplyDeleteYikes, I have had similar pains and it is not fun at all. Rest up and feel better!
ReplyDeleteEverything is connected. I hope you feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteOh no! Back problems are the worst. Be careful and get well soon.
ReplyDeleteFeel better soon!
ReplyDeleteFeel better and take it easy. You have done the work so enjoy the taper.
ReplyDeleteOye! That's horrible sweetie -- many hopes for speedy recovery!!
ReplyDeleteOh, no! Heal up quick!
ReplyDeleteHope your back heals up soon. Take care!
ReplyDeleteFeel better! Take care of it.
ReplyDeleteKeep playing things smart and I am sure you'll start to feel better. You put in all the hard work already so like you said no need to push things.
ReplyDeleteMan, feel better! I'm sure the time off will help as hard as it is to do.
ReplyDeleteTime to call and make an appointment for sport massage !!! Get those massage therapist to work on your back. Hope you feel better.
ReplyDelete"I have been popping Advil like a person on Intervention"
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome, I hope they do an entire episode about runners abusing Advil.
Hope the pain in only temporary and can be iced/stretched away.
Feel better! I'm rootin' for ya...and will definitely say a few prayers!
ReplyDeleteOH NO! hope it heals super soon. i heard tight glutes also really pull on your lower back (massage therapist told me this). def stretch out,... maybe even get a massage?!
ReplyDeleteOh no! Good decision to take it easy. Do not get freaked about being able to run Boston - believe it our not you have plenty of time to recover and your fitness to this point will carry you through. I love your videos! Feel better soon and stretch those hammys - but be gentle.
ReplyDeleteOuch! I hope your back feels better soon.
ReplyDeleteYikes! Sorry about your back. Crappy timing!
ReplyDeleteMy fingers are crossed for a speedy recovery.
OUCH! Sorry to hear this...hope you heal quickly!
ReplyDeleteWow I hope you get better soon! I've watched your contributions to Runners Lounge, good stuff.
ReplyDeletei'll wander over to the lounge and check it out! rest up. i hope your back is back to normal soon.
ReplyDeletehang in there. you'll be feeling better in a couple of days.
ReplyDeleteImmediate sharp pain? Does not sound like muscle to me...maybe some facet joint nipping, followed by protective muscle guarding...? I hear the best thing to do might be cat/cow/dog yoga type mobility work. Pelvic tilts, easy. Masking the pain w Advil may not make the root problem go away, careful.
ReplyDeleteAre there any Myoskeletal Alignment Therapist in you area? They focus on muscle and joints...
A few years ago I had severe back pain and it was due to tight hamstrings. The one thing that helped the most was lying on my back and bringing my knees to my chest. (You can do this with one or both legs) Hope this helps and your back gets better!
ReplyDeleteSeveral years ago, I had a chiropracter who gave me this sage bit of treatment, and it works EVERY time.
ReplyDeleteYou need 55 minutes of uninterrupted time for this.
Start off with 10 minutes of heat.
Follow with 5 minutes of ice.
Repeat 2 more times, then end with 10 minutes of heat.
(10-5-10-5-10-5-10=55)
I swear, I have been plagued since my early 20s with back/neck pain, and this tx has saved me many times.
Feel better!!!
Oh no!! I hope you feel better soon . . . take care of that back, girlie!
ReplyDeleteHope all is better soon! You're definitely doing the right thing to take care of it. I've been enjoying the videos... I always find it kind of neat to watch the videos of bloggers I regularly read.
ReplyDeleteOuch - back pain is the worst. Hope you feel better soon!
ReplyDeleteHope you get well soon. Have you tried massage? That seems to get the aches and pains out for me.
ReplyDeleteI'm really looking forward to the marathon. Perhaps I'll even run into you in Hopkinton or at the Expo!
hope you are feeling better soon!!!
ReplyDeleteBack pain is no fun. Hope it dissipates soon.
ReplyDeleteYeah, it seems like they always try to pull the rug out from under us runners right when it is approaching an important race day.
ReplyDeleteAs far as the Runner's Lounge, I just bypass that and go straight to your Frayed Laces
YouTube channel.
I mean, after all, why would I want to bother watching a video unless you are in it?
Ack! Heal up girl! Hello?? Boston?!?!
ReplyDeleteGood luck w/ the injury! Maybe things would feel better if you didn't allow Sir Mixalot to ride on your butt while you ran. I'm sure that's throwing things out of whack! :)
ReplyDeleteHope you are feeling better today.
ReplyDeleteDDYA!!!!
*sigh* Now i officially have that song in my head....
ReplyDelete"you can do side bends or sit ups, but please don't loose that butt......"
Gee thanks!! :)
Back pain is no fun. Hope it dissipates soon.
ReplyDeleteTime to call and make an appointment for sport massage !!! Get those massage therapist to work on your back. Hope you feel better.
ReplyDelete"I have been popping Advil like a person on Intervention"
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome, I hope they do an entire episode about runners abusing Advil.
Hope the pain in only temporary and can be iced/stretched away.
Oh no! Back problems are the worst. Be careful and get well soon.
ReplyDeleteMan, feel better! I'm sure the time off will help as hard as it is to do.
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