Can't run, can walk, should I race?

S. Pinkfontaine

May 27, 05 7:30

Post #1 of 21 (1832 views)

Long story short is that I have my 2nd triathlon ever this Monday. It is an Oly race and I did my first Oly race about 5 weeks ago. After that first race, I developed an inflammed peroneus tendon. It's usually fine when I walk, but it flames up after I run. Other than that, it doesn't bother me that much, but I can tell that something is amiss. I'm starting physical therapy on it next week, too.

So, should I race on Monday? I'm thinking about doing the swim leg, going hard on the bike leg, but after that just walk the 10K leg. Or, should I do the swim, do the bike, and then drop out of the race? I want to walk the 10K part because it will give me a chance to be relax and actually be a tourist during the race and enjoy the sites and sounds. I want to stop and chat with the volunteers and thank them for their help instead of blowing through the water stations.

Ofcourse, I will do my best to stay out of the way of the other participants.

What should I do, SlowTwitch?

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Re: Can't run, can walk, should I race? [erichollins] [ In reply to ]

May 27, 05 7:40

Post #2 of 21 (1808 views)

Dude, RELAX and be a tourist at the WHOLE race...ask yourself what this race means in the big scheme of things...probably not a whole lot...

Like Demerly and his weekend work schedule...sometimes the hardest thing to do is to do NOTHING...

This is an injury...what would you advise someone else to do in this situation? That's what I though...rest up and let the injury heal.

Re: Can't run, can walk, should I race? [erichollins] [ In reply to ]

May 27, 05 7:44

Post #3 of 21 (1794 views)

Run through it. You are probably in the best shape of your life having just finished an Oly triathlon, congratulations!

On the other hand if you want to do triathlons for the next twenty or thirty years then just do the swim and bike and call it a day.

Re: Can't run, can walk, should I race? [erichollins] [ In reply to ]

May 27, 05 7:46

Post #4 of 21 (1783 views)

let me know before you put your cervelo p3 with zipp wheels up for auction on ebay.

Re: Can't run, can walk, should I race? [erichollins] [ In reply to ]

May 27, 05 7:49

Post #5 of 21 (1773 views)

I'm interested in the wheels only, 700c right?

Re: Can't run, can walk, should I race? [TriBriGuy] [ In reply to ]

S. Pinkfontaine

May 27, 05 7:49

Post #6 of 21 (1771 views)

My injury doesn't bother me on the swim or the bike. I had a miserable swim time at my first race so I want to swim this race but with a faster time and be much more relaxed. I almost had a panic attack in the first 50m of my first race. I want to be more relaxed this time around.

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Re: Can't run, can walk, should I race? [tailwind111] [ In reply to ]

S. Pinkfontaine

May 27, 05 7:50

Post #7 of 21 (1767 views)

Sorry, I don't have a P3 with ZIPP's. Just a Dual with the stock wheels.

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Re: Can't run, can walk, should I race? [erichollins] [ In reply to ]

May 27, 05 7:54

Post #8 of 21 (1750 views)

Take every injury seriously if your goal is to be around for the long run. (pun intended)

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Don't hold back

Re: Can't run, can walk, should I race? [erichollins] [ In reply to ]

May 27, 05 7:59

Post #9 of 21 (1739 views)

"My injury doesn't bother me on the swim or the bike."

Maybe not, but it certainly isn't helping your body rest and heal if you do that...what is so all-fired important about pushing the issue and doing the swim and bike???? I can't imagine what that could be...

Re: Can't run, can walk, should I race? [erichollins] [ In reply to ]

May 27, 05 8:53

Post #10 of 21 (1667 views)

I'm sure everyone has their own opinions on things like this. My view is that everyone needs to learn about their own body and what levels of stress and injury are still workable vs nonworkable. That is, what you can keep training through and what you can't. You might be fine to swim and bike and call it day. Or it may just prolong your recovery. Most likely, the only way to really find out is to try it. The risk is that you injury things worse or prolong your recovery or be injured all season). So, the question to me is are you willing to take that risk? If so, then go for it and maybe you'll learn more about what you can work through or not. On the flipside, the safe approach is to just stay in bed, rest, and hit PT next week. Ultimately it's your decision. Make it and go with it.

Re: Can't run, can walk, should I race? [erichollins] [ In reply to ]

May 27, 05 9:15

Post #11 of 21 (1614 views)

I'm in the same boat. Last weekend, I chose to race Terre Haute knowing I would probably not be able to complete the run. I had been treating an achilles/calf problem for 4 weeks prior, and had just started a water running program to keep some shape. I was able to devote a swim focus week and a couple of bike focus weeks due to the decreased running. So come race time, I was curious how far along my healing had come, and if my swimming and biking had improved.

My race was decent up until 3 miles into a 5 mile run. The calf started to feel that now familiar sharp pain, so rather that make it worse, I did just what you proposed. I walked along the side of the course cheering on the other runners and thanking the volunteers. It was a positive experience for me, and allowed me to get in a decent bric and hang with my friends.

Michael

Re: Can't run, can walk, should I race? [erichollins] [ In reply to ]

May 27, 05 9:16

Post #12 of 21 (1609 views)

I'm in the same boat as you, I've been training for a half in August but I have an ankle injury that has made running not very realistic. I was supposed to do Memphis in May last weekend. The southern contingent of my family came in to see me race for me to show up with just my girlfriend and her bike and a lawn chair and camera.

The bottom line for me is that I've just started to get back into running very slowly. I could have legged out the race and finished but at what cost? It would have more then likely ended my season, and I didn't want to lug all my stuff out for a DNF.

So I got to sit back watch the crowd and be a spectator for once in a few years. It's a bit of an eye opener or it was for me anyway. You may not have the same perspective since you're just getting started. Like someone else said relax, you'll have plenty of time to race. Get healthy first.

Re: Can't run, can walk, should I race? [ECE] [ In reply to ]

May 27, 05 10:49

Post #13 of 21 (1535 views)

like everyone else has said.....it's up to you to listen to your body and do what's best for you and your future. i get to slowly start back running next week after six weeks of no running due to a herniated disc. i've been able to swim and bike....lots....but running is my thing and it's been tough not being able to run. i'll approach my training and racing in a totally new and much more cautious way this time around. if i were you, there's no doubt i'd pass on the race. one race wouldn't be worth possibly causing myself a more lengthy recovery or an end to my training and racing. by the way, i've passed on one race during the six weeks.

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70.3 is the cousin to OD........ Ironman has no relatives! -Simon Lessing

Re: Can't run, can walk, should I race? [erichollins] [ In reply to ]

May 27, 05 10:55

Post #14 of 21 (1521 views)

I would Ice like crazy for the next 3 days and hope it gets better and do the race including the run. You can always recover after the race if you need to. If it is really injured during the race, then just drop out after the bike. If biking is not going to aggravate the injury, no reason to not do the race.

Re: Can't run, can walk, should I race? [erichollins] [ In reply to ]

May 27, 05 11:01

Post #15 of 21 (1511 views)

no.
edited to add "because you might wind up running in spite of your good intentions and further hurt yourself."

Marty Gaal, CSCS
One Step Beyond Coaching
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Re: Can't run, can walk, should I race? [erichollins] [ In reply to ]

May 27, 05 14:49

Post #16 of 21 (1421 views)

No.

Triathlon - Swim, bike, RUN.

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Re: Can't run, can walk, should I race? [erichollins] [ In reply to ]

May 27, 05 14:59

Post #17 of 21 (1409 views)

Go volunteer at the race instead. I bet the RD would be happy to have your help.

Brian Stover USAT LII
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Re: Can't run, can walk, should I race? [desert dude] [ In reply to ]

May 27, 05 15:18

Post #18 of 21 (1392 views)

I have no idea where your injured tendon is, but my vote is a qualified yes. You need the OW swim practice, and if the bike doesn't hurt, why not ride? My suggestion would be to leave your running shoes at home so you won't be tempted to go ahead and run.

If you still feel like walking 10K in flip flops, go for it. If not, call it a day. You paid your race entry and it seems a shame not to take advantage of the swim/bike legs. Regardless, good luck.

Re: Can't run, can walk, should I race? [erichollins] [ In reply to ]

May 28, 05 3:02

Post #19 of 21 (1330 views)

As one who can no longer do the run, let me say that I said I can still do the swim and the bike, and then DNF or do the AquaBike or walk the run. Walking the run totally sucks. ANd DNF'ing means you can;t compare your bike time against everyone else. So I don't do tris, and I feel very good about not having to screw around with that god-awful boring never get any better MF-ing swim BS.

Re: Can't run, can walk, should I race? [erichollins] [ In reply to ]

May 28, 05 8:28

Post #20 of 21 (1257 views)

My 02......I injured my peroneal longus last year. Couldn't do the 'run' leg for the first couple of tri's of the season. However, I did the swim and bike....and then turned in the chip. Good training and good experience. Swimming and biking didn't bother my peroneal injury. If your injury is similar to mine, I would recommend NOT walking the run. It might aggravate the injury and walking the run sucks.

Re: Can't run, can walk, should I race? [TheBorg] [ In reply to ]

S. Pinkfontaine

May 28, 05 20:00

Post #21 of 21 (1217 views)

Well, here's the deal. I'm doing the swim, doing the bike, and then dropping out of the race. I've already paid my entry fee, and I might as well have an expensive training session, then. My injury varies on a day to day basis and I want to race later in the season. I'm starting PT next week and as soon as my race is done, my boot is going back on my foot.

The good thing is that I can start drinking beer sooner after the race now.

Thanks for your input, everyone.

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