Marathon in jeopardy!

[Tri Girl]

Oh limewave, how disappointing! My opinion is to keep on running so long as you can withstand the pain. If it's not going to do any more damage, then I'd go for it. Think of how much studlier you'll be after running a marathon on an injured foot! Wow! Can they give you a cortisone shot to relieve some of the pain (don't know if that's the right drug I'm talking about)?
Similar thing happened to me last year. 6 weeks out from a marathon (my 2nd), I injured my knee to the point where I could not run at all. The pain was terrible. When I walked, tho, it didn't hurt so bad. My doc told me to stop running, so I did. I was determined to finish the marathon tho, after training for 4 months, so I walked it instead. It wasn't fast, but I actually had a great time. I got to high-five all the kids, pet the dogs, and enjoy the experience (and since it took me 7 hours- there was lot's to enjoy ).
If you don't mind walking, and can combine that with the running, I would still do it. The Chicago Marathon is extraordinary, with so many spectators and entertainment. If you have to walk part of the way, you know you'll have lots to look at and lots of people cheering you on.
Best of luck to you and your foot! Let us know how it all turns out!

[kaybee]

I'm so sorry, limewave! I know how bad it feels to have to scrap something you've worked so hard for. If it were me, I would probably try the doctor's suggestions for the half and then reassess. You may have to fudge some on the end of the training program, but you probably have enough of a base to get away with that. Maybe not the best advice in the world, but we runners seldom do what we *should*. Good luck and let us know how it goes.

KB

[mtbdarby]

Hey Heather,
Just popped over here to take a peek and noticed your post. I had the same thing on my wrist and opted for the surgery. The surgeon and many other people told me I could have taken a book and smashed it down on the cyst to break it up. I know it sounds absurd, but the surgeon even told me this. Don't know if there's any truth to it though. If you look into it ask if they recommend going to PT or exercises afterward. My surgeon didn't and I don't have the full range of motion on that hand (doesn't like to bend up all the way). And I did lots of stretching as it was healing.

Best of luck with your decision - how did the half marathon go?