Everybody gets dinged up every now and again. Now seems to be my time. After training weeks for a half marathon just 3 weeks out I am diagnosed with tendinitis in both my knees. Pain was pretty bad and I am now sitting out the race and playing a supporting role for my wife and friends as they run. But thanks to modern medicine I am already on the mend and targeting my next race.
I see many folks just pack it in when they get banged up. Say well obviously this sport isnt for them. Central Florida Running doesnt always lend to the easiest surfaces on our legs. Our trails are asphalt not hard packed dirt so sometimes we will feel the result. But it is more productive to learn from the injury than just pack it up and go home. For example, I was reminded of the benefits of cross training. I need to spend more time on the bike and doing some weight training to strengthen my legs. This will help strengthen my knees thus avoiding this problem again, but I need to be diligent.
So don't just take your ball and go home, learn from your injuries and get back out there.
I see many folks just pack it in when they get banged up. Say well obviously this sport isnt for them. Central Florida Running doesnt always lend to the easiest surfaces on our legs. Our trails are asphalt not hard packed dirt so sometimes we will feel the result. But it is more productive to learn from the injury than just pack it up and go home. For example, I was reminded of the benefits of cross training. I need to spend more time on the bike and doing some weight training to strengthen my legs. This will help strengthen my knees thus avoiding this problem again, but I need to be diligent.
So don't just take your ball and go home, learn from your injuries and get back out there.
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