Two weeks ago I conquered the "Ghosts of Injury Past" by running the greatest 18 miler I have ever run to date. One week later I fell apart during a 20 miler turned 13. Seven days after that going "long" was reduced to 10 miles on an elliptical followed by 3 miles of actual running.
And so goes the deterioration of my training cycle, leaving me stranded in Limboland.
For all intents and purposes my training plan no longer exists. Those seven weeks I spent kicking @ss and taking names? A distant memory. My aspirations of a BQ? Shelved. Those three races on the "To Do" list over there on the right? Pipe dreams at present.
Welcome to Limboland my friends, where nothing is certain and silly things like plans, goals, races, etc... don't matter or exist. Each day residents of Limboland face a levitating bar of uncertainty; never knowing if they'll gyrate their way past or FAIL epically like an uncoordinated sucker on Wipe Out. Xtraining becomes a way of life and when you're not obsessing about your next potential run you are doing your best to avoid The Injured Runner's Sin. If you're asking for travel tips I'd recommend you avoid Limboland at all costs.
8 weeks til Cleveland Marathon. There's still time to make it there, I just gotta find my way out of here first.
And so goes the deterioration of my training cycle, leaving me stranded in Limboland.
For all intents and purposes my training plan no longer exists. Those seven weeks I spent kicking @ss and taking names? A distant memory. My aspirations of a BQ? Shelved. Those three races on the "To Do" list over there on the right? Pipe dreams at present.
Welcome to Limboland my friends, where nothing is certain and silly things like plans, goals, races, etc... don't matter or exist. Each day residents of Limboland face a levitating bar of uncertainty; never knowing if they'll gyrate their way past or FAIL epically like an uncoordinated sucker on Wipe Out. Xtraining becomes a way of life and when you're not obsessing about your next potential run you are doing your best to avoid The Injured Runner's Sin. If you're asking for travel tips I'd recommend you avoid Limboland at all costs.
8 weeks til Cleveland Marathon. There's still time to make it there, I just gotta find my way out of here first.
63 comments:
Sorry to hear that you're stuck there. I know the feeling. I hope you find your way out of it soon, and I hope you can make the best of it while you're there.
I feel for you so much. I can't wait to see you kick this injury's a** and make your way out of limboville. I'm doing the XT Extravaganza this week too, and am really bummed about it, but hopeful.
Sorry to hear that Morgan! hope you can find your way out of limboland soon! Hope your leg gremlins go away for good soon so that you can rock Cleveland! :)
Ugh. I'm so sorry! Limbo land sucks ass.
Oh *F---* the computer ate my long winded comment!!
Basically - hang in there, I can sympathise sooooo much, this whole training cycle for me has been in that Limboland, the only thing that has kept me going is the fact that London really is a once a life time thing that I'm not willing to give up, even if I crawl through it.
Anyway, what I was saying, was that I'm amazed that the perserverence has brought to me to a point where I'm actually going to be able to run this thing - won't be as fast or as easy as last year, but I think I can actually do it. When I finish London, the thing I'll be most proud of is the fact that I've had to work damn hard to even get there!
I'm pretty sure with your amazing attitude you will get there too ... and be just as proud :)
(Should I mention the huge whine I had at the physio this morning about how frustrated with my body I am?? LOL)
Oh girl I am sorry to hear that the injuries have returned..not good!! I just had to switch my 1/2 marathon to a 5K so I kind of know how you feel :( Hang in there!
girl, you've got some tough skin and even tougher muscles & legs. However you make it out of this, you WILL and you'll be a better runner because of it. Those miles are waiting for you!! Xo
Wish I directions for you. :(
You'll beat that injury! Xtraining will help you be stronger.
How frustrating! I'm so sorry that you're in Limboland again. I hope you can continue your cross-training and figure out how to get rid of the "gremlins" once and for all.
That sucks! Hang in there and hopefully you'll kick this injury to the curb. If anyone can do it, it's you.
Sorry to hear this is getting worse! Any plans to go see a massage physical therapist or ART person?
Hang in there! Keep up the cross training and you'll be faster and stronger than you ever were before.
oh man, I'm sorry! you'll get there!
You awesome and amazing to me babe! Im cheering you and and here to listen whenever you need to decompress! Smooches and (((Hugs)))
I"m sending you an email now.. I'm getting on the same boat.. I'll see you in Limboland
Bad things happen to good people... wait, scratch that... fantastically awesome people. It really stinks, and to say I'm sorry doesn't even begin to describe how bad I feel for you.
If it's any consolation, you're still the mayor of Awesomeville :)
All I can offer is sympathy. It took me a while to find my way out, but I will say that the cross training made me come back way stronger than before. Don't let the mental part get you down.
I think you should take up kickboxing or martial arts for cross-training, because then you could punch things to release some of the frustration. Better than punching walls or Spike.
at least you have some company in limbo land. stop hogging all the good ice cream.
i feel like i'm in limbo right now too. and it sucks.
I hope you find your ONE WAY EXPRESS TICKET out of Limboland, girl! I feel for you. :(
The top is still spinning, eh?
First I was going to say that I would recommend an up-down for long runs. But then I realized you basically did -- 18. 13. Had you done the 20, different story. Anything funny in the days between 18 and 13?
Feel better friend !!!
Limbo land is the worst! Feel better...I know your pain.
bless your heart! I will say a prayer!
I'm so sorry Morgan! I know how you feel and it's not a fun place to be. Wishing you a fast solution and to be back on your feet in time for Cleveland.
Bummer girl. You and Steve in a Speedo should get together and chat.
One warning.....return SLOWLY!
I'm going to find the home base of the leg gremlins and take a GIANT FLAMETHROWER to it and then roast hot dogs over the flaming wreckage!!!
Praying and thinking of you. Call me if you need a friend. Hang in there rb!
Oh now...hang in there and do as much yoga as you can. I'd also suggest going to a sport chiropractor...that really helped me.
Hang in there girl! If you need someone to carry you through the Cleveland Marathon, I am your girl :)
Keep your head up. 8 weeks is a long time. I know it doesn't seem like that but it is! Just keep your head up and look at cross-training as part of your MODIFIED training plan, not as part of a bagged training plan. You CAN do this!!!
you're being SMART and taking a break! and that's what counts. you would definitely not get to cleveland if you didn't give whatever the hell this is a chance to heal. 8 weeks is a LONG time. I believe you'll be there!
by taking it easy now, it will only make it better in the future. you will still absolutely still run that marathon, and run it well. i've spent my fair share of time in limboland, and while it sucks, at least you're doing what's best!
Hang in there Red! You know as I, there is light at the end of the tunnel leading out of Limboland. Question is... how long is the tunnel? You will make it! We all will support you! Great seeing you yesterday!
News alert: Limboland has not so kindly asked you to leave because they don't want you there. They think you are better off in Kick Ass Certainville. I agree.
I'm sorry. You still rock it in my world.
AH SUCKY!! At least you're able to be humorous about the whole thing when you can be. I'm sure it totally sucks, but that's how running is. YOu just never know what your body is going to throw at ya. Hang in there and get back out on that road when things feel better.
Rest up and heal fast. You have some time to get back in the groove for Cleveland. Cheers!
LIMBOLAND: Population - Redhead!
Ugh, if I could buy you a first class ticket out of there I would! Hang in there girlie, sending so many healing vibes your way!
So sorry to hear this. I wish I had some advice. I hope that after some rest you are back on the road to Cleveland!
Limboland has a population of 2! Whohoo! Hopefully soon it'll be a pop of zero! Wishing you speedy recoveries!!!!!!
I hope that this will be like a Puke & Rally, and you'll comeback like a lion . . . a Redheaded Lion!
Oh god, I am right there with you. 2 of my races have come and gone, was supposed to do a marathon this weekend...NOPE and now the pool has become my best friend. Good luck and hope you feel better soon.
ugh! that sucks!!!! i hope you get things figured out so you can be back on a plan (even if its just a recovery plan). i hate not knowing...
Oh my, how awful! I really hope you can recover quickly and get back at it!
oh my gosh, that post just made me so sad. hang in there and as hard as it is, try to stay positive. there is still time, esp considering how fit you are. sending good thoughts your way.
Oh no! I'm so sorry to read this! Poor poor you! I figured you'd had enough bad runner's luck with the lower leg issues and now Limboland!
I know (I do) you'll get out of this. Stronger, better runner and even without putting those miles in you'll rock Cleveland. You will. BQ or not. But it still sucks!
I'm so so so sorry to hear about this :( 8 weeks is a LOT of time yet, so don't you worry, you'll be back and at it in no time! PMA (positive mental attitude) all the way! Keep being' smart about it (I know you are!) and soon enough you'll be back at it. hugs!
Oh no! So sorry to hear that you're stuck in Limboland- like being stuck at O'Hare overnight- NOT FUN. I'm hoping for the best and that your body will cooperate!
Limboland is indeed a tough place to be. I think its way harder emotionally than it is physically. Especially for you because you have put in so much hard work to get to this point, and you were running extremely well. the bloggers on here and your friends will provide support, I would lean on them.
As for advice, I was battling small injuries recently, my usual formula for battling injuries is:
S - stretch (daily even if not running)
A - advil
I - ice
F - foam roller
R - rest
(about your foam roller, I might have put this on a comment already, but you might want to upgrade to a firmer foam roller, I think it makes a big difference in pressure. I use The Grid by Triggerpoint.)
And like other people suggested on here, if you haven't already gone to a sports therapist I would try that. good luck, and don't worry you will get healthy.
Limboland is the pits. I'm so sorry that you are stuck there at the moment. Hang in there, though . . . I know you'll make it out. You're one of the smartest & toughest chicas I know. Lots of hugs for you, lady!!
I know that being in limbo is super frustrating. I know that you will reach that BQ. If not with this race, it will happen with another. I believe in you!
I will do all I can to help. Amazing things can happen in 8 weeks, especially if you are one of those crazy two week taper kids.
UGH Limboland :( That is pretty much the worst place to be and I know from far too much personal experience! 10 miles on the elliptical, sounds like misery...you are so motivated! Stay focused and you will be out there on race day :)
Ugh! I was here last year too, about 9 weeks out. If I had kept myself positive and kept x-training I might have made it to my marathon, stay positive! ***Hugs*** I really really hope this works out for you!
Ugh! I was here last year too, about 9 weeks out. If I had kept myself positive and kept x-training I might have made it to my marathon, stay positive! ***Hugs*** I really really hope this works out for you!
Im sorry you are going through all this. How frustrating. But remember your health is more important than races...I know, I know...crazy talk
Sorry to hear about the injuries....I do have to say though, I sooooo needed to read this. I've seemed to be in the same spot the last two weeks. Tonight, for the first time in 2 weeks I checked my blog and saw your post.
This helped me pick myself back up and gave me a bit of a lift. Now I just hope my body follows along, because while Cleveland seems so close, it seems so far away.
Your blogs helps even without you knowing it
thanks :-)
oh dear :-( Hopefully you find your way out of limboland very very soon!!! i am sending positive thoughts your way! :-/
Just getting all caught up!
Girlie, you are strong and amazing and I just know you will get through this! I think it's progress that you're even running the three miles + the elyptical! That is good news!
Stay strong, I know this is just a minor blip in the grand scheme of things ;)
Have a great rest of the week!
Try to stay positive - we have all been there with an injury and hopefully the XT will help!
I'm getting caught up on blog posts and the picture in this one caught my eye....
This could be a good day, or not....whatever....
Hang in there!!!
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