September 9th, 2010
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I’ve never thought of myself as a weak person; medical wise that is. 

When SARS swept through Canada I managed to dodge that bullet.  When Swine Flu seeped through the city, I skillfully avoided that nightmare.  I rarely get the sniffles, and although I sometimes lose my voice, and occasionally faint, I rarely have something wrong with me.

 Until I started running that is.

 I have encountered every running ache known to man. Okay, that’s an exaggeration, but I’ve had:

I have been stopped in my track, during these critical training days, by shin-splints. 

Yesterday I opted out of speed training and hit the elliptical at the gym for ½ an hour, and ran lightly (we’re talking 8min/km or 12:50min/mile) on the treadmill for ½ an hour.

I still felt it.

I’m been icing my leg on and off for about 2 hours a day.  I got new shoes (the same as my old ones, as they have got the best support for over pronation) and in a final scramble for help, I booked myself an appointment with my sports doctor for next Thursday (the soonest I could get).

There may or may not have been lots of tears in the last few days, as the pain is sometimes so bad I have to squeeze my eyes tight to get my mind off it. 

And then the thought of not being able to finish the marathon on October 10th? Well don’t even get me started on that, as just the mere thought makes me feel sick.

I’ve spent a kabillion hours googling shin splints, and it looks like “rest” is the only, real option. But obs, time isn’t on my side…

I know I only have one right leg, and there will be many marathons, but… well, let’s not even go there.  The Marathon will happen…

Off lie on the couch and pout,

Love E

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  1. 2721west reblogged this from one-twenty-five and added:
    have had the shin splints numerous times. I know the feeling of not being able...train for...
  2. dailybaxter said: I’m rooting for you!
  3. sequinsandsideeye said: do you have shin sleeves? when i was marathoning after college and sprinting in HS and college they were a lifesaver b/c i was paralyzed by shin splints. holler if you want more info but you will make it thru this. i promise.
  4. katiepiemiscellany said: Fingers crossed for your legs!
  5. relovingit said: Hey girl. I didn’t get to finish my first marathon because it was so hot they canceled the race before we slow people were done (Chicago 2007). It really sucked, but there’s always another race. I hope you get better in time, though!
  6. peoniesandcocktails said: Shin splints are the worst! :( Hate, hate, hate them. The only thing that’s helped me is running every other day instead of on consecutive days. Blah. I saw a Zensah compression sleeve that I’ll probably try if they come back.
  7. laujo said: Fingers crossed your shins will mend themselves in time xx
  8. one-twenty-five posted this
Welcome! I'm Liz, the girl relieved the Internet has 0 calories. I'm a Canadian in Melbourne. A marathoner. CrossFitter. Paleo (somewhat) eater. Traveler. Cheese lover. And I think you're great!

F | 28 | 5'4"
Highest Weight: 203
Current Weight: 172
Goal Weight: 125(!)

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