Running with the reindeer...December runs!

[Wahine]

I did a 3.5 mile trail run in the dark with a head lamp. It was fun. And frosty.

[Bike Chick]

Well I had my appointment with the PT yesterday. He thinks that it's bursitis or tendonitis of the hip, IT band syndrome or (worst case scenario) a tear or impingement of the labrum. I didn't take any of it very well, especially the worst case scenario part, but he tells me if it's not my labrum, he will get me through the Disney marathon in 3 weeks. If it is the labrum, I may never run a marathon---ever. Yesterday wasn't a good day.

Today was supposed to be my second 20 mile run but I've been told no running or riding. I never thought I would miss my long runs so much but I really look forward to them, even with the pain.

[yellow]

If it is the labrum, I may never run a marathon---ever.

FWIW, I have a torn labrum with pincer impingement and a retroverted hip. I'm still running pretty long distances. I might eventually have to give it up, but am managing. Once I got the initial inflammation mellowed out, it became more tolerable. It can really hurt sometimes, but now I know what to do to bring it back down to earth.

I was offered surgery but politely refused. I know a couple of other very talented runners who also have a torn labrum; there are a lot of people out there walking around with soft tissue damage to the labrum. So if that is the problem, know that it can be workable. If it were me and that was the diagnosis (torn labrum and FAI and no running long distances, possibly ever), I'd get another opinion.

All that said, hopefully it is something minor that you can tackle in the next few weeks before your marathon!

[Bike Chick]

FWIW, I have a torn labrum with pincer impingement and a retroverted hip. I'm still running pretty long distances. I might eventually have to give it up, but am managing. Once I got the initial inflammation mellowed out, it became more tolerable. It can really hurt sometimes, but now I know what to do to bring it back down to earth.

I was offered surgery but politely refused. I know a couple of other very talented runners who also have a torn labrum; there are a lot of people out there walking around with soft tissue damage to the labrum. So if that is the problem, know that it can be workable. If it were me and that was the diagnosis (torn labrum and FAI and no running long distances, possibly ever), I'd get another opinion.

All that said, hopefully it is something minor that you can tackle in the next few weeks before your marathon!

Oh, Yellow, this is so promising. Thank you for your input. It means a lot to hear this. I'm staying positive and thinking that it's not worst case scenario and will see how Monday's session goes. I may just go to my doc on Monday and ask if I can have the MRI just to rule it out. Then if it's not, I'm running on it and doing the marathon regardless. When I met the PT yesterday for my initial consult his first statement to me was, "so you are trying to run a marathon in 3 weeks." My response was, "No, I AM running a marathon in 3 weeks and you are going to help me accomplish that." I didn't mean to be so stubborn but I wanted him to know how determined I was.

[7rider]

Oh, that's a bummer, BikeChick. I hope the PT gets you right. I was just reading about torn hip labrums (labri?) and hip arthroscopy. I was talking to a woman last night who was right hooked while on her bike and tore her hip labrum in the crash. She is only now starting to run again (something like 8 months I think?) but can't ride a bike. Every one is different, I guess. Good luck.

HillSlugger and I (and nearly 3,000 others) did the Celtic Solstice 5-mile run today in Baltimore, MD. I took 2 minutes off my chip time vs. last year's run, so I was pretty happy. 52:36 was my time, or 10:29 pace. That's pretty good for me. Next year, I hope to break 50 minutes.

Here we are at the start, wearing our ugly Christmas vests (and me with a jingle bell) for the occasion. (me on the left) I got a TON of comments on the vest!

[Selkie]

Seven---That's great!!! Brian and I might have to put that race on our calendar next year. We both love Baltimore.

Do you have any races on your schedule for early 2012? I am hoping to do a 10K in the first quarter.

[Bike Chick]

Do you have any races on your schedule for early 2012? I am hoping to do a 10K in the first quarter.

Disney Marathon, January 8; Fly with the Eagles Half Marathon, February 11; Memphis in May Olympic triathlon, May 20 and MAYBE the Cutting Edge Half Classic Half Ironman in June. Maybe. It's my goal and I'm starting the training for it next week if the PT lets me run.

[7rider]

Seven---That's great!!! Brian and I might have to put that race on our calendar next year. We both love Baltimore.

Do you have any races on your schedule for early 2012? I am hoping to do a 10K in the first quarter.

Never got to reply to this....
Thanks! You should...it's a fun event, if a bit crowded (3,000 is the cap).
Nothing early scheduled. Maybe start the season with the Hagerstown Du on April 21. I'd then like to do the Ft. Ritchie Oly Du on May 12. That would be primarily training for the Blackwater Du on June 3. Both events mean I have to get serious about running distances greater than 5 miles. And soon. I basically have to be up to a half marathon distance by May. For me, the world's suckiest runner. Is that even possible?

Well...we can all have our dreams, right?

[Selkie]

Oh BikeChick...sorry to hear this. Take Yellow's advice to heart, you never know. Get another opinion.

Two weeks before I was set to do my 2nd Marine Corp Marathon, piriformis syndrome hit me hard. In addition to missing the marathon, I ended up giving up running for more than 10 years.

Sending you lots of good healing vibes/wishes.

[indysteel]

((((Bikechick)))). I really hope that it is not the worst case scenario and that if it is, you are able to keep running. Hang in there.

[OakLeaf]

Oh, man (((((BikeChick))))). Will you be having an MRI - or how will the PT narrow down the diagnosis? Hoping for the best.

I did a little 5K this morning that started five blocks from my front door. I couldn't even justify not running, being that close! It was fun, and I got to chat with a few people I hadn't seen yet since I've been back. It was a benefit for the high school arts program, and the awards were tiles hand-painted by the students. I won a cool one.

[emily_in_nc]

It was a benefit for the high school arts program, and the awards were tiles hand-painted by the students. I won a cool one.

What a neat prize! I'd love that!