Comments on: 12 Things EVERY Injured Runner Should Know

By: Whitney

Whitney — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 11:40:17 +0000

In reply to Petros. Petros, I am so very sorry. But please do not lose hope. You will get better and you have a lot of years to chase your dreams. Do you have a good doctor or PT that you are working with?

By: Petros

Petros — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 20:57:28 +0000

This was really helpful to read. Especially the 6th one, I think a huge weight came of my shoulders when I read it. I’ve been struggling with iliotibial band syndrome on my left leg after a very long run in December, and yesterday I couldn’t run again because of it, despite having made some solid reps over the previous weeks. It just keeps coming back. And I had started losing hope because racing season is nearing and I was hoping on qualifying for the European U18 Championships, but now apparently I’m not even sure I’ll be able to compete. It was really painful going to the stadium to train and struggling to run like 4 laps, and seeing everyone else in the team just running with such ease and power, like I thought I should be doing. However, I think I’m more in terms with it now, and much more in peace with myself, and aiming towards a hopeful recovery.

By: Whitney

Whitney — Sun, 27 Feb 2022 01:41:37 +0000

In reply to Erica. Oh Erica. My heart hurts for you. I am so very sorry. Please email me if I can be of help in anyway or if you need to vent!!!!

By: Erica

Erica — Sat, 26 Feb 2022 14:35:03 +0000

Thanks for this article. I may need to read and reread. I had a complete 3 grade tear on my right hamstring in 2018 that required surgery. I was sidelined for 6 months. Now, my left hamstring is causing the same pain and I fear it is a tear. I’m sad and frustrated and honestly scared.

By: Whitney

Whitney — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 09:46:02 +0000

In reply to Catrina. Thanks for reading, Catrina! I am glad you are better! I like how you stated that: running bubble..That is good advice--find a running bubble where you can vent & be understood! Thank you!

By: Catrina

Catrina — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 07:14:06 +0000

I can relate to every point here, Whitney!
I was injured in 2019 for 10 months and this year again for 2 months.
Having this list would have helped me, especially the one that progress is not linear. There will be ups and downs and a lot of frustration. I was happy to have a running bubble where I could vent.