tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532504507416917239.post4337075080385266638..comments2023-06-19T09:36:03.359-05:00Comments on Life in the Twin Lane: Stress Fracture Schmess SchmactureMotherRunnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15480934807525511994noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532504507416917239.post-55908903866442989052011-10-13T08:48:05.747-05:002011-10-13T08:48:05.747-05:00I would listen to the doctor, I would rather miss ...I would listen to the doctor, I would rather miss 2 months then miss years because I injuried it moreBig Daddy Dieselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07868041775049514011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532504507416917239.post-10313906347827513962011-10-12T13:05:45.471-05:002011-10-12T13:05:45.471-05:00I say chug 3 vodka tonics and run like hell. Or my...I say chug 3 vodka tonics and run like hell. Or my offer to carry you piggyback style is still on the table.<br /><br />You know what it felt like to run on it when you were hurt, so you know when to stop if you feel it again. :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10408703468880630206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532504507416917239.post-6732393208083084522011-10-12T12:21:22.371-05:002011-10-12T12:21:22.371-05:00I suggest following exactly what your doctors says...I suggest following exactly what your doctors says to do. That's the best advice!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15781874187660039234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532504507416917239.post-69958327666416561262011-10-12T12:18:23.978-05:002011-10-12T12:18:23.978-05:00I want to say yes! Take it easy and run according ...I want to say yes! Take it easy and run according to how you feel. But, I'm scared Kim. Scared you'll get hurt worse and not be on the world's coolest ragnar team. Ugh I bet you're going nuts... four months no running is crazy.Falonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17840599711110541932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532504507416917239.post-49086157217789447882011-10-12T11:55:15.168-05:002011-10-12T11:55:15.168-05:00I've never had a stress fracture, but, I did h...I've never had a stress fracture, but, I did have a tendon issue with my ankle two years ago, and I, um....half listened to my doctor, and ran more than I should have, which led to me being limpy (but running!) for six months, instead of not running and healing faster.<br /><br />Which isn't an argument in either direction.Rose @ Eat, Drink, and Be Meirihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10321795284708416331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532504507416917239.post-6799893406077538432011-10-12T11:36:22.709-05:002011-10-12T11:36:22.709-05:00BE. SO. CAREFUL. Although I think 4 months is a l...BE. SO. CAREFUL. Although I think 4 months is a little extreme, I would say you should wait at least 2 months after the diagnosis (because that is pretty much when you quit running altogether, yes?) Just think about Hungryrunnergirl and how it has taken her over 8 MONTHS to come back from hers. I think brisk walking 3-4 days a week for an hour is good for at least a couple more weeks.<br /><br />And, I thought of you as I bought my calcium supplement yesterday!!!!! :)<br /><br />PS- On the smoker thing- As I've thought about it, the biggest difference between obesity and smoking is that the food is only affecting the one person directly while second hand smoke is proven to be very dangerous to others. Just a thought! Still no reason to treat others poorly.Amyleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08945241087577128023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532504507416917239.post-85504749322277163682011-10-12T11:02:43.286-05:002011-10-12T11:02:43.286-05:00Personally I have been told it is okay to run as l...Personally I have been told it is okay to run as long as you don't feel any pain. As soon as you feel any twinge of pain stop immediately. With that said I would definitely stick to flat surfice and "slow & easy" running. Best of luck!Rachelle Wardlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05924064419764851273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532504507416917239.post-39528702154729201932011-10-12T10:46:45.024-05:002011-10-12T10:46:45.024-05:00i did the pfizinger thing after 5 weeks off. i was...i did the pfizinger thing after 5 weeks off. i was initially told to take 8 weeks off, but did the "hop test" and the walking-60-minutes-sans-pain before starting the pfizinger plan.<br /><br />listen to your body. first sign of pain, stop. you don't want a bigger set back.<br /><br />from one mama to another,<br />ashleyashley rebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13929727141099644722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532504507416917239.post-77179314403717755812011-10-12T10:29:23.658-05:002011-10-12T10:29:23.658-05:00i agree that its scary to think that you may end u...i agree that its scary to think that you may end up hurting worse in the long run of things...but i understand as well that you are itching to get back out there. ummm yeah. plus i am not sure there is a single doctor that I have EVER listened to so I am probably not the best to give advice either way ;) just the typical "be smart, listen to your body" probably applies here though! good luck! i hope it works out for you!Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17378429616486417815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532504507416917239.post-63289604219961487722011-10-12T09:29:01.635-05:002011-10-12T09:29:01.635-05:00I tend to go to the conservative side. Is there a...I tend to go to the conservative side. Is there any other activity (like swimming) that you could do that might be less stressful on the injury?<br /><br />The risk is (as you know) you get back in the game too soon and you're looking at an even longer recovery period.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956724450988998624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532504507416917239.post-29596738230291466622011-10-12T09:04:03.113-05:002011-10-12T09:04:03.113-05:00Oh this is a tricky one! I know you are antsy but...Oh this is a tricky one! I know you are antsy but how bad would it suck to re-injure yourself and prolong the recovery. Maybe get a second opinion if you think your doc is too cautious. I have never had a stress fracture and I haven't ever gone to medical school so basically I really don't know what I am talking about. So maybe just ignore my comment ;)Katie @ Will Race for Carbshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01076136779333122809noreply@blogger.com