Ironman Lake Placid : Official Thread (Page 79)

Well friends of the Ironman Lake Placid Thread today is a sad day for me. For the last month I have been having some pain in my ankle/shin. In the past I have had some tendonitis pain and have always figured out a way to run through it. Last Wednesday I went for a 14 mile run and at six miles started feeling a dull pain in my lower leg, by eight and a half miles I had to start walking because it hurt to bad to run. I ended up walking the last five and a half miles home. I kept biking and swimming but the pain was pretty consistent so at the advice of a couple folks here on BT I went to the Dr and got an MRI. The verdict is in and I have a stress fracture of my lower left leg. The Dr said the fractures extend from my ankle bone half way to my knee and "was lucky that the bone did not completely break". I'm in an air cast with crutches. Supposed to stay off the leg for one month, possible swimming in six weeks, cycling in eight weeks and no running for four months. To say the least I am extremely disappointed. I just keep telling myself that this is a lifestyle for me and it is not about one race. I am signed up to volunteer at Wisconsin in September and will be signing up for 2013. My plan has always been one IM a year until I can't do them anymore...except this year.

I'll still watch (and comment) on this thread and will track many of you online during the race. Good luck in your training.

There will be another day and another race for me.

Stay Healthy

Mike 

LMAO - Now that is some funny stuff right there! And I know who I would put my money on....

May I suggest you also go to your regular MD and have a blood panel done to have your calcium check.  Many of my blood components are low, but my calcium is very good. 

Good for you volunterring.

Well friends of the Ironman Lake Placid Thread today is a sad day for me. For the last month I have been having some pain in my ankle/shin. In the past I have had some tendonitis pain and have always figured out a way to run through it. Last Wednesday I went for a 14 mile run and at six miles started feeling a dull pain in my lower leg, by eight and a half miles I had to start walking because it hurt to bad to run. I ended up walking the last five and a half miles home. I kept biking and swimming but the pain was pretty consistent so at the advice of a couple folks here on BT I went to the Dr and got an MRI. The verdict is in and I have a stress fracture of my lower left leg. The Dr said the fractures extend from my ankle bone half way to my knee and "was lucky that the bone did not completely break". I'm in an air cast with crutches. Supposed to stay off the leg for one month, possible swimming in six weeks, cycling in eight weeks and no running for four months. To say the least I am extremely disappointed. I just keep telling myself that this is a lifestyle for me and it is not about one race. I am signed up to volunteer at Wisconsin in September and will be signing up for 2013. My plan has always been one IM a year until I can't do them anymore...except this year.

I'll still watch (and comment) on this thread and will track many of you online during the race. Good luck in your training.

There will be another day and another race for me.

Stay Healthy

Mike 

Well friends of the Ironman Lake Placid Thread today is a sad day for me. For the last month I have been having some pain in my ankle/shin. In the past I have had some tendonitis pain and have always figured out a way to run through it. Last Wednesday I went for a 14 mile run and at six miles started feeling a dull pain in my lower leg, by eight and a half miles I had to start walking because it hurt to bad to run. I ended up walking the last five and a half miles home. I kept biking and swimming but the pain was pretty consistent so at the advice of a couple folks here on BT I went to the Dr and got an MRI. The verdict is in and I have a stress fracture of my lower left leg. The Dr said the fractures extend from my ankle bone half way to my knee and "was lucky that the bone did not completely break". I'm in an air cast with crutches. Supposed to stay off the leg for one month, possible swimming in six weeks, cycling in eight weeks and no running for four months. To say the least I am extremely disappointed. I just keep telling myself that this is a lifestyle for me and it is not about one race. I am signed up to volunteer at Wisconsin in September and will be signing up for 2013. My plan has always been one IM a year until I can't do them anymore...except this year.

I'll still watch (and comment) on this thread and will track many of you online during the race. Good luck in your training.

There will be another day and another race for me.

Stay Healthy

Mike 

2.5 hour run today.  Taking a half day to fit it in since my son has t ball tonight!

 I should add that this is my longest run since my marathon in January.  Hope my legs/feet hold up!

who's racing this weekend?!?!

Duathlon Saturday.... 5k/20m/5k ...

who's racing this weekend?!?!

Duathlon Saturday.... 5k/20m/5k ...

I would love to head up to Green lakes and race however with Soccer, Mothers day, and a birthday party training  DU at the Lakes does not fit!!!

No races for me till June, though I'll be racing vicariously through you guys.  I'm going to try for a century ride on Saturday though so we will see how that goes. 

Good luck this weekend.

Jeff, Isn't a 2.5 hour run for you a full marathon?  I'm hoping to get a long ride in on Saturday and Sunday.  Have plans changed for LP next weekend?

Jeff, great job on knocking out 17 miles, that is a huge run.  

I did see the thread no FB about the construction up at LP. I was contemplating going up this Saturday to do the course but once I saw that I decided it wouldn't be beneficial. I have a 25 mile loop that has some real good climbs that will simulated LP. Plan on getting a few laps in to tax the leggs and lungs.

One of the reasons I love the BT Community is all of the positive  support. Thanks to everyone for all the great comments and encouraging words! I have to say it was weird this morning getting up at 0530 and going now what...funny how when you have to get up to train you think if only I could sleep in... 

Have a great day!