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I ran a marathon in December, and am signed up for the Marine Corps Marathon in DC in three weeks. The problem? I haven't had near the training time I had before the first one. I've been running, but not up to what I had. And I experienced a slight overuse injury the last 14-miler I did (two weeks ago).
Has anyone every run a marathon without feeling 100% prepared for it?
Has anyone every run a marathon without feeling 100% prepared for it?
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I did a couple years ago and did not properly train for it. I just was not in good enough shape to handle the distance. You could try it and go until you are uncomfortable. There also is nothing wrong with walking a little bit or off and on in a marathon. I did myself in this particular situation.
I would also ask if you are recovered from your overuse injury and what you injured. Is this runners knee, IT band issues, hips.
If you have any questions or would like any pointers let me know, I am always happy to give running advice.
I would also ask if you are recovered from your overuse injury and what you injured. Is this runners knee, IT band issues, hips.
If you have any questions or would like any pointers let me know, I am always happy to give running advice.
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HEY!! Since you asked, and I'd be happy to go into detail:
So, four weeks ago, I ran about 15 miles that week. Three weeks ago, I bumped it up and, on Sunday, did a 1/2M distance. The last two miles, I had a pretty sharp pain in the ball of my right foot. More specifically, a spot about 3cm across behind the #2,3 and 4 toes. It wasn't severe, but it reduced me to walking, which hurt worse, so I jogged out the last two. An hour after I stopped, with no treatment (as in no RICE or drugs), it was no longer hurt and even with really pushing on it, I couldn't reproduce the pain. I kept distances under 6 miles that week and, two weeks ago, went out for a 14+, but at 9.5 miles, I started feeling pressure where the pain was, so I just stopped. I haven't run since, but did do a Bde "challenge" Thursday (as in Oct 1) that was a total of 19 miles, and about 14 of that was with a 40# pack. No irritation at all in that area (light blisters on the back of each heel, but that's unassociated).
That's honestly the only concern I have. I may not be able to run my goal (which is to beat my last time of 6:02), but I want to finish and still be able to walk. haha As for the rest of me from the waist down, I'm in good shape. Been doing cycling and elliptical stuff to make up for the lack of running. :)
I sincerely appreciate the input!
Kevin
So, four weeks ago, I ran about 15 miles that week. Three weeks ago, I bumped it up and, on Sunday, did a 1/2M distance. The last two miles, I had a pretty sharp pain in the ball of my right foot. More specifically, a spot about 3cm across behind the #2,3 and 4 toes. It wasn't severe, but it reduced me to walking, which hurt worse, so I jogged out the last two. An hour after I stopped, with no treatment (as in no RICE or drugs), it was no longer hurt and even with really pushing on it, I couldn't reproduce the pain. I kept distances under 6 miles that week and, two weeks ago, went out for a 14+, but at 9.5 miles, I started feeling pressure where the pain was, so I just stopped. I haven't run since, but did do a Bde "challenge" Thursday (as in Oct 1) that was a total of 19 miles, and about 14 of that was with a 40# pack. No irritation at all in that area (light blisters on the back of each heel, but that's unassociated).
That's honestly the only concern I have. I may not be able to run my goal (which is to beat my last time of 6:02), but I want to finish and still be able to walk. haha As for the rest of me from the waist down, I'm in good shape. Been doing cycling and elliptical stuff to make up for the lack of running. :)
I sincerely appreciate the input!
Kevin
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So the first thing I would recommend you do is go to a specialty running store (not Dicks or Foot Locker) in your local area. These places can either put you on a treadmill or have you run around inside the store to look at you stride and your foot strike as well. This is to see if you are wearing the proper shoes depending if you are a neutral, pronator, or under pronator. I have posted a reference below for you if you need further information on terms.
It may be something as simple as cushioning or support in a different shoe. I did a search of running stores in your area and if this doesn’t work out for you there are plenty more. This one if Feehold, NJ.
Hope this helped out for you, let me know if it resolves the issue.
http://www.runnershighnj.com/contact-us/
this may be what you have but there are multiple symptoms and causes
http://www.acfaom.org/information-for-patients/common-conditions/metatarsalgia
http://www.runnersworld.com/running-shoes/pronation-explained
It may be something as simple as cushioning or support in a different shoe. I did a search of running stores in your area and if this doesn’t work out for you there are plenty more. This one if Feehold, NJ.
Hope this helped out for you, let me know if it resolves the issue.
http://www.runnershighnj.com/contact-us/
this may be what you have but there are multiple symptoms and causes
http://www.acfaom.org/information-for-patients/common-conditions/metatarsalgia
http://www.runnersworld.com/running-shoes/pronation-explained
Just over three years old, RH – Freehold is conveniently located in the center of Monmouth County. Being within close proximity to Middlesex and Ocean counties, RH – Freehold will offer runners from around the state access to New Jersey’s premier specialty running shops.
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Oh I've been using specialty stores for more than five years now. I have a light overpronation. I used Runner HI in Hawaii, and the Running Company here in NJ.
I got on the tread mill for a bit this morning, but I'm still recovering from our Bde challenge, so I wasn't there very long. I'll at least do a short run Thursday to see how things feel.
Again, I appreciate the input!
I got on the tread mill for a bit this morning, but I'm still recovering from our Bde challenge, so I wasn't there very long. I'll at least do a short run Thursday to see how things feel.
Again, I appreciate the input!
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I have, and just recently (October 11th) I did an Ironman triathlon (the run portion is a marathon) and my 2 longest runs were 12 and 15 miles. I was able to run the whole run at Ironman. Like others have said, once you get to mile 15 and 16 its a mental fight to the finish. Its better to show up to the start line slightly under trained than it is to show up over trained.
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