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Taking a rest

February 19, 2013 By: project30in20123 Comments

As I previously wrote about, I’ve been having a problem with shin splints. Because I’m sometimes hard headed, I haven’t taken the necessary rest that I’ve needed. I kept running on my shin splints and last weekend I was actually almost in tears during my run — the pain was that intense. I am so fortunate that I have friends who are educated in physical therapy and have given me some great advice. I’ve decided (finally) to take the week off of running and I’m doing a variety of exercises to help.

I’m left to wonder exactly why I kept running through pretty intense pain for over 2 weeks before finally realizing I was making it worse. I think there is a bit of superwoman mentality there – there is something about simply fighting through the pain that is ingrained in our spirit. As an athlete, you are supposed to compete / train in all types of conditions. This includes when you feel a little pain. However, as an intelligent adult who is not, you know, training for the Olympics and who has a normal job, you have to be smart. You can’t ignore pain until you are able to walk. If I want to actually be able to run the races I’m signed up for, I have to be smart, take care of my body and listen when it’s in pain. I think I’ve learned my lesson and will be taking it easy this week while I rest my poor shins.

Have you ever struggled with simply not wanting to stop training?

cucblogo


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  1. tiffany says

    February 19, 2013 at 10:29 am

    I’ve struggled with simply not wanting to start training

    Reply
    • project30in2012 says

      February 19, 2013 at 10:30 am

      Hahahahaha — well, that’s a constant struggle, T!

      Reply

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  1. Back on the saddle (pavement) | Project 30 in 2012 says:
    February 26, 2013 at 8:45 am

    […] might recall that I recently took a week and a half off of running to let my poor, damaged shins heel. During that time, I did a variety of exercises, iced and did […]

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