Today’s weather is nearly perfect. High of 67 and bright, warm sunshine. The type of day just made for a nice long run. Today, I’m supposed to run 10 but not sure I should. Tough decision…
My knee is not 100%, still have some ‘tightness’ above and around the knee that just isn’t right. But, it doesn’t hurt to run, I’m just sore after. Last week ran 8 and surprised at the lack of soreness next day. Oddly, the knee was more sore after an easy 4 a few days later.
Since the 8 wasn’t traumatic, going for 10.
The safe route would be to scale back, not push my mileage and bag the July marathon. But, not ready to do that, yet.
Let’s see how 10 goes.
26.2 with Toddler 
I’m in the same position, except I can only do 2 miles pain free. I still haven’t made a decision about my June 22 marathon, I’ve paid and there is no deferring, so I still think I’ll try. Glad to know I’m not the only one out there, stay safe, run happy!
Good luck if you run it! I hope that you are able to progress into more mileage soon!
I did complete the run today. Not too sore but we’ll see how I feel tomorrow. The day after is when the knee usually tightens up.
thanks!!
Oh good!! I hope that you feel okay tomorrow! At least you are not at the point that it hurts during your run. I am sure if you take precautionary measures and stretch, ice, etc. you will be okay :)!
Thank you! I hope so too!
I am about to eat $85 from my May marathon, that I will not be running. Stinks.
I was able to complete the 10 miler today and am a bit sore but ok. So, so good so far.
Best of luck to your recovery. Take it slow, and heavy cross train if you can.
Eating Marathon money is the worst!! But I’m glad you’ve got a July backup so the season isn’t ruined!
Best to rest it up, don’t push through. Listen to your body, it always knows best! Rather be fully fit, knees are very titchy. Cross train to keep your cardio up, water running is good, cycling, walking. You want to run that marathon 🙂
Thanks for your thoughts. I recently bought a bike trainer to help with my cross training.
And YES i do, want to run that marathon. 12 weeks to go!!
Well after being off for two months and now going onto month three, I see things much differently now. I am super bummed that I still can’t run and looking back wish that I would have stopped at the first signs of this injury. Instead I kept trying to run through it, because it did not feel that bad. It just continued to progress and get worse… . Anyways, I would advise you to take off a day or two to let your body rest/heal up. It is much better than a few months :). But you also have to go by the way you feel!
Thanks for your thoughts. I’ve been following your situation via your blog. Hang it there and take it slow.
For every door that closes, you may notice an opened one.
And YES, listen to your body, it does know best.
That is absolutely true about other doors opening. I think this injury was a good wake up call for me to begin stretching. And perhaps I will have gained strength in other areas through this that may really help me!