My body is falling apart
2 weeks to go until my first marathon. Ever since my 16 mile run about 4 weeks ago, I seem to be falling apart at all major joints. Shin splints, foot pain, hip flexor strain, low back pain, and probably a couple others that I can't think of right now.
Plus my average pace has drastically dropped in the past 3 or 4 weeks. Whereas I was previously able to run comfortably at sub 8:00 pace for 13 miles, today I struggled to do 11 miles at 8:30 pace. My left hip tightened up at about 3 miles and stayed that way for the rest of the run. This isn't exactly the way that I pictured my training to go. I hate running. |
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It is very common and requires more rest than most employ to run their first marathons. |
Are you starting your taper now? That will help with some of those issues.
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This week has two 5-6 milers scheduled, followed by 8-10 next saturday. I hope you're right. |
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Have you ever seen anybody running smiling? Sounds like it's time to get back on the bike.
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I wish I could run but I've got a knee that swells up to the size of a grapefruit if I run around the block. |
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