This morning when i woke up... my whole left leg is soooo achy and sore i can only walk with a limp.. i have no idea whats wrong... i did 8 miles yesterday morning no problem and then all the sudden im in soo much pain.. the pain runs from the ankle to the middle of the leg all over.. i have a big 5k race on saturday that i was hoping to kill my PR at ...... i know i should take some time off right? but if my leg feels ok by saturday will i be out of shape to run the race... im currently up to 30+ miles a week. Someone please give me some good advice.. i dont know what to do!!!
Take a day of rest and some NSAIDs. See how it feels tomorrow.
You could have just pulled something the wrong way during your run or stepped on a rock/foreign object and the problem will clear itself up with time.
Give it a day or two to heal and if it doesn't feel like the pain is letting up, call in a Dr. for a diagnosis.
You may need to skip trying to crush your PR to avoid aggravating the injury.
Welcome Aboard, too!
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I agree with ph.
Also, if you are running 30+ miles per week, you are not going to lose that much conditioning if your race is only 5 days away.
Remember the best cure for any injury is rest, so give it a few days, and see how it feels. If it still hurts see a professional.
Also, if you are running 30+ miles per week, you are not going to lose that much conditioning if your race is only 5 days away.
Remember the best cure for any injury is rest, so give it a few days, and see how it feels. If it still hurts see a professional.
Ditto to both *coaches*
Saratoga Springs, huh? I was born in Schenectady, then lived in Balston Lake for 5 years.
Saratoga Springs, huh? I was born in Schenectady, then lived in Balston Lake for 5 years.
Ditto. Is it really worth risking further injury just to break a pr? Give it a rest!