Running has become something I do in between injuries. In the past ten years, I've been on an injury roller coaster, especially since breaking my leg in 2012. I've had patella tendinitis, IT band syndrome, various foot and ankle injuries including sesamoiditis in one foot and peroneal tendinitis in both ankles.
I've had to take long breaks from running to heal and have had to race much less than I would have liked. Then there are all the rehab and prehab exercises. I've had so many different types of injuries that I could spend ninety minutes a day doing rehab and preventative exercises.
Then there's the time. Back in the day, before two children, time for running wasn't really an issue. I could get up early and run. I could run right after work. On the weekends, I could go run for a few hours and not think twice about it.
Now, time is at a premium. Early in the morning there are two kids to take care. After work, I'm often picking up the older kid and taking care of him until Laura gets home. The weekends are often catch up on housework that doesn't get done during the week, and sneaking away for a few hours to run isn't always possible.
I've been off of running since the beginning of March and instead have been getting in walks and a few bike rides. It hasn't been as time consuming, and I haven't had to deal with any injuries. While I miss running a bit, it's been nice not thinking about what the next thing to get injured will be. Plus, it's not like I can do any races in the near future anyway.
I'm planning on continuing to exercise—mainly walking and bike riding, though I'm also thinking of buying some aerobics videos.
With the time I'll save on running and exercises devoted to making me able to run, I'll probably take up some new hobbies. Anyone have any suggestions?
1 comment:
Don't give up on running.
I have also dealt with injuries the past two years, to the point where walking without pain was what I was longing for. It was difficult to run in the backyard with my girls, then pay for it the next day with aches and pains.
But as you know there is a great joy that comes from running. The accomplishment, the serenity of the quietness, and the overall benefits of exercise.
I would encourage you to substitute biking in between runs. Your feet and ankles will thank you, and in return allow you to get some good runs in. I was also able to run some decent times when only training every other day.
I understand your frustration. Back to back to back injuries don't make running seem worth it...but don't give up on it just yet.
-Matt Eicheldinger-
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