Running with Injuries and Health Conditions

First 5K tomorrow and intense heel pain this morning

Hello, I have been training 4-5 days a week for the last 9 weeks. My first 5K is tomorrow night. I have been completely injury free. I woke up this morning and can't bear any weight on my left heel. Seems like it might be plantar fasciitis. I'm so worried that I won't be able to run tomorrow. I...

by Guest over a year ago

How long after periformis surgery can i start training again?

i amnewto list, recently had periformis release surgery after 3 plus years of pain, had to stop running, walking and sitting were both painful. now I am starting to recover, painfree when walking though sitting is still painful. Has anyone out there had this done, and can you give me an idea how...

by leslie56 over a year ago

Help with running for beginner runner having stress fracture

Answered by a doctor

Looking for help and advise. I so want to run. I started running last October since than I have had 3 stress fractures in my tibias. It seems like I get a fracture it heals, my doctor releases me to run and it happens all over again. I am 43 years old in pretty good shape. I stretch before and after...

by Guest over a year ago

How do i keep my definition after an injury?

I'm a runner...I run through pain. I've had shin splints before...ran through them. This time, i really ignored by body's warning signals and now I have a stress fracture. At least 6 weeks with no running. After I acted like a petulant child and threw a tantrum (really just in my head, but...

by runningfromzombies over a year ago

How to run with double jointed knees?

I've decided to get on the ball this year and start seriously running again. I had forgotten about this, but I suppose you could say I have double jointed knees? When I run my knees turn inwards slightly so my legs will kick out to the sides. Is there anyway to improve my form with certain...

by Spencer33 over a year ago

I don't know what to do - Ankle/Lower Leg/Clicking Problems

Hi all, I'm desparate for help and am hoping here is the place to find it. I've been struggling with ankle/lower leg pain for about 6 months now and it's killing me. I'm 25 years old, Male, keep very active and have applied to join the RAF Regiment. I have always been pretty fit, but suffered 2...

by GregasGP over a year ago

Do i have tendonitis or a calf problem?

Answered by a doctor

Alright heres the deal, i ran cross country and track in HS, ran probably an average of 19-20 minutes for a 5k. Didnt run in college, and I am now getting back in to it. However, when I run I get somewhat of burning pain in my right lower calf and sometimes in my left, although the right calf is...

by drew3223 over a year ago

3 weeks off during marathon training

Answered by a doctor

2 weeks ago I was 7 weeks into training for the Boston marathon, in the heart of training, when I got a detached retina and had to go in right away for surgery. after the unexpected surgery I was told I would have to take 1 week off of any exercise and another 2 weeks or so off of running (the...

by chicagorunner over a year ago

Front shin and foot pain need advice

Hello, I have been suffering from front lower leg pain for nearly 3 years and cannot get it to go away. I have tried everything possible to sort this out so am looking for some further advice. I am a very keen sportsman and am in good health. I play rugby and squash competitively and try to run...

by Guest over a year ago