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How to get back to IM training from an injury
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 2009-07-16 5:40 AM |
Veteran 294   Boston |  Subject: How to get back to IM training from an injurySo I qualified for Kona (merely because I was the only one in my age group in China) and while I have just been an IM dabbler for the past 2 years, I decided that I actually wanted to try and kick up training intensity (speed and resistance workouts) a notch. But apparently I did too much too fast (particularly on the bike) and, I'm sure largely in part because I haven't been strength training, I got injured (the doctor says 'overuse.') He says I'm out for 3-6 weeks, and while I want to disregard that, I also want to be able to at least finish Kona, if not PR. My concern is: Kona is in less than 12 weeks, and I probably won't be able to get back on the bike or start running for another 2.5 (and my biking was very minimal the past 2 weeks because the injury happened about 3 weeks ago). I was doing 12-14 hour weeks before I got injured. What kind of hours should I be doing when I can start running and biking again? Should I start up around 10? Less than that? Before I started using the big chainring I never really got injured from biking so maybe my muscles have enough memory to sustain long hours at an easier effort... Thanks so much for your input in advance!  Edited by cam224 2009-07-16 5:43 AM |
| 2009-07-16 2:54 PM in reply to: #2288640 |
Champion 6539   South Jersey | Subject: RE: How to get back to IM training from an injury What kind of injury do you have? Do you need to get your bike fit checked out? For running, you can deep-water aquajog. It is a great supplement for run training. Let me know if you need pointers or sample workouts. |
| 2009-07-16 4:28 PM in reply to: #2288640 |
Expert 713 Lake in the Hills, IL | Subject: RE: How to get back to IM training from an injury Yeah we kinda need to know the injury. I had an IT band about 2 months ago and did rehab, scaled down all of the high intensity stuff and did everything a little slower. I am now back and have no pain. I would also try to find a doctor that understands what you are trying to do and see if he can get you physical therapy and give you tips on how to keep going. There are also cortisone shots that may work to get you to the start line. But find a doctor that will help you out and not just say stop everything for 3 weeks. |
| 2009-07-16 5:26 PM in reply to: #2288640 |
Champion 10157 Alabama | Subject: RE: How to get back to IM training from an injury cam224 - 2009-07-16 5:40 AM So I qualified for Kona (merely because I was the only one in my age group in China) and while I have just been an IM dabbler for the past 2 years, I decided that I actually wanted to try and kick up training intensity (speed and resistance workouts) a notch. But apparently I did too much too fast (particularly on the bike) and, I'm sure largely in part because I haven't been strength training, I got injured (the doctor says 'overuse.') He says I'm out for 3-6 weeks, and while I want to disregard that, I also want to be able to at least finish Kona, if not PR. My concern is: Kona is in less than 12 weeks, and I probably won't be able to get back on the bike or start running for another 2.5 (and my biking was very minimal the past 2 weeks because the injury happened about 3 weeks ago). I was doing 12-14 hour weeks before I got injured. What kind of hours should I be doing when I can start running and biking again? Should I start up around 10? Less than that? Before I started using the big chainring I never really got injured from biking so maybe my muscles have enough memory to sustain long hours at an easier effort... Thanks so much for your input in advance!
Hey, what AG was that? Maybe that's what I need to do, fly to China and do IM China....hmmmm....
~Mike |
| 2009-07-16 5:38 PM in reply to: #2288640 |
| Veteran 294 Boston | Subject: RE: How to get back to IM training from an injury Oh yea that part is pretty important...he says its a hip flexor strain. He referred me to physical therapy, and I went on Monday, where they just did estim and heat type things. However, the next day I was in twice as much pain, so I decided not to go back for a few days (I'm in Korea for the year so I was concerned that the pt / doctor didn't exactly understand my injury since the pain increased so much - although I've been to the doctor here before and it has been great). I should probably go back and try to explain that last time the pain got a lot worse and try to work from there. BUT aside from that... it's a strain. |
| 2009-07-16 5:41 PM in reply to: #2290346 |
Champion 19812 MA | Subject: RE: How to get back to IM training from an injury Rogillio - 2009-07-16 6:26 PM cam224 - 2009-07-16 5:40 AM So I qualified for Kona (merely because I was the only one in my age group in China) and while I have just been an IM dabbler for the past 2 years, I decided that I actually wanted to try and kick up training intensity (speed and resistance workouts) a notch. But apparently I did too much too fast (particularly on the bike) and, I'm sure largely in part because I haven't been strength training, I got injured (the doctor says 'overuse.') He says I'm out for 3-6 weeks, and while I want to disregard that, I also want to be able to at least finish Kona, if not PR. My concern is: Kona is in less than 12 weeks, and I probably won't be able to get back on the bike or start running for another 2.5 (and my biking was very minimal the past 2 weeks because the injury happened about 3 weeks ago). I was doing 12-14 hour weeks before I got injured. What kind of hours should I be doing when I can start running and biking again? Should I start up around 10? Less than that? Before I started using the big chainring I never really got injured from biking so maybe my muscles have enough memory to sustain long hours at an easier effort... Thanks so much for your input in advance!
Hey, what AG was that? Maybe that's what I need to do, fly to China and do IM China....hmmmm....
~Mike Mike, her AG F18-24..you probably won't qualify...brutal conditions read her RR. IM China has always been on my radar screen since 3 of my children were born in China but with temps over 110 not happening for me. YOu love heat so it may be a good choice for you. |
| 2009-07-16 6:56 PM in reply to: #2288640 |
| Veteran 294 Boston | Subject: RE: How to get back to IM training from an injury hahaha yea it was quite a race...although definitely worth it even if I didn't qualify. I learned a lot about racing that day, and a lot about myself. AND Haikou is beautiful. But yea if you don't like to suffer (although the heat was totally unprecedented that day, I don't know what happened), I wouldn't do it. But there were less than 300 people who started the race so your chances for qualifying are probably best in China! |
| 2009-07-16 7:42 PM in reply to: #2288640 |
Expert 713 Lake in the Hills, IL | Subject: RE: How to get back to IM training from an injury I would go back and talk to them. This is for Kona! You need to do everything you possibly can to get there. You would hate to think about this years from now and think well maybe if I had just done this or that I could have done Hawaii. |
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