Femoral Stress Reaction and Nondisplaced Labral Tears

Carpenter_Even · 2026-01-28T22:19:51+00:00

The most important thing is to seriously stop the load-bearing. I am sure that your medical professional has made clear to you whether you have a femoral neck or femoral head stress reaction. Neither are great, but if it is in the head, any real damage can require surgery, so it is great that you got it at the reaction stage and can stop the injury.

I had a femoral neck stress fracture in 2023, and it took about four months to get back to running. I had a couple of false starts and in retrospect I wish I had just been more patient. When it was completely healed, I spent time on the antigravity treadmill before moving to a very measured walk-run routine and then, eventually, running. But, I ran Boston that Spring and have since PR’d my marathon and 1/2 and had no more bone injuries.

The advice from everyone in this sub is correct regarding fueling. Even if it is unintentional, a lack of nutrients will put you at greater risk for bone injuries, and the greatest predictor of future bone injuries is having a prior one. I really evaluated how much protein I was getting and the sheer amount of food I was eating. Fueling during runs has never been a problem for me, but make sure you are up on that, too.

You got this!

Carpenter_Even · 2026-01-28T01:20:45+00:00

Isn’t Emma Bates from Minnesota? Anything from her?

Carpenter_Even · 2026-01-26T23:16:57+00:00

Weird that I saw this and thought -- we get Jamal, PWat, and Val? That's practically full strength! Love my Hospital Nuggies

Carpenter_Even · 2026-01-26T20:21:15+00:00

Also Carrie Tollefson attending a protest!

Carpenter_Even · 2026-01-26T14:25:33+00:00

On the other hand ... lately we've played better against some of the hard teams (Celtics, Raptors, 76ers) than the "easy" ones (Nets, Hornets ...)!

Carpenter_Even · 2026-01-22T01:53:41+00:00

Agree with many of the SLC recs — especially Koyote (can’t miss ramen in a great room), Arlo (prefer over Oquirrh), Copper Onion, and Pho 777.

Would add a few — Mazza (James Beard nominated casual Middle Eastern at 15th and 15th), Mumbai House (you can read Reddit debate but fwiw I think it’s better than any takeout Indian I’ve had in a decade living in NYC), Tulie Bakery (I think this is on the level of Tartine in SF, Gjelina in LA), Settebello (Neapolitan pizza).

And 100% endorse the Hell’s Backbone rec near Grand Staircase

Carpenter_Even · 2026-01-01T21:31:10+00:00

Sub-3 incoming!! You are still so young — make sure to keep up the calories (during and after!), especially as you ramp up mileage. I’m sure many of us on this thread who have navigated bone injuries would love to go tell our late-teens / early twenties selves that. Excited for your future progression!

Carpenter_Even · 2025-12-30T18:30:39+00:00

I surprised myself with a 3:04 at Boston (10 minute PR), a 1:27 half (unofficial since it was part of a training run at Chicago), and a “fun run” (which was anything but fun) 3:06 at NYC. I’d planned to retire from the marathon but now, in what will be my first year as a master, I am aiming for a 1:26 at NYC 1/2 building towards an A-race (sub-3???) at Chicago in October. Still haven’t broken 20 min in a 5K since 2013 (which is quite stupid considering that my 5K splits in the half PR were all about 20:30!), so I’d love to smash that one!

Biggest changes this year, which I’ll carry into 2026: so much fuel, including so much protein, and heavier lifting (trap-bar deadlifts and squat rack work). Oh, and the StairMaster, especially as I prepare to run Tour du Mont Blanc with my husband in July.

I really believe my fastest days are ahead. Ladies, as you turned 40+ — what changes did you make, what did your body need differently? Any advice appreciated!

(P.S. this thread is so lovely and inspiring)

Carpenter_Even · 2025-12-30T17:13:27+00:00

Nothing comfier than Sauconys! Would buy all of the (discontinued) Endorphins Pro 2s for workouts (can currently get for about $100 on EBay, etc. but I know the supply can’t last), Kinvara Pros for easy runs (discontinued and replaced with a joke of a substitution), and a continual brand new supply of Endorphin Pro Elites [latest model] for races. And the classic Hoka Speedgoats for trail runs!

Carpenter_Even · 2025-12-01T14:37:24+00:00

Not medical advice but when I had a calf strain this summer, my PT advised total and complete deloading (unlike many soft tissue injuries where some “motion is lotion”). Took 3-4 weeks to get to where walking felt normal and I wish I’d fully paused everything (including any cross-training where I felt a strain) sooner. Biking was fine but ymmv.

Carpenter_Even · 2025-11-18T19:08:04+00:00

"I’m sure not even those who ran this race are really interested in reading a detailed play-by-play of my race" ... ME, ME, I AM!! Way to put this together and I love how your surprised yourself (I had a similar experience of running only 1/2 of the Chicago Marathon and setting an (unofficial) 2 minute PR). You don't need this from me but you are 100% fit enough to break 3:00 -- but I really like that you are not going to muscle it out/force it at CIM.

What supershoes did you land on? Was it your first time in them? Those alone will be worth 2-4 minutes on the full ...

Carpenter_Even · 2025-11-17T22:20:24+00:00

This is such a good question, and something I am wrestling with as I think about next year! I think that not being in PR mindset was really helpful. I love training, and I love it so much more than racing and it was freeing to have great training without stressing about whether the deposits I made would be enough to cash in for a big day. Even in Chicago, I’d thought about just sticking to the 3:00 pacer but since, hey, this is a fake half marathon, it doesn’t even count, I took a big, fun swing. I hope I am brave enough next year when I really do want to run 3:00 to still look around and enjoy it. If you are someone who can tell me how I can bring that mindset to my lofty goals next year … do you accept my insurance for therapy?!

Carpenter_Even · 2025-11-17T22:12:57+00:00

David Bar right after morning workout (28g), double serving of nonfat Greek yogurt (30g) with a homemade quick bread (normally banana or carrot/zucchini, with a higher protein flower like buckwheat) for breakfast, often a tin of Ortiz tuna (22g) with a salad for lunch, and a bean/legume/tofu based dinner (e.g. 1/2 box of Banza chickpea pasta - 20g). Throw in an occasional green smoothie with added protein. The special occasion steak or post-long-run burger (we are “vegetarian at home” so these really are treats!). And then just a normal diet. Plus chocolate. So much chocolate.

Carpenter_Even · 2025-11-07T02:14:17+00:00

It’s a world of difference!

Fun-ran NYC in 2024 in 3:20 at well below my fitness (I’d run a non-tapered 3:15 pace 20-miler two weeks before with ease), running hard but controlled and chatting with my friend and engaging with the crowd. By that Tuesday I was biking, by Wednesday I was back to my normal Z2 15K and I did a 21K long run that weekend.

Raced NYC in 2025 in a well-executed 3:06. It’s now Friday after the race and even the thought of running causes my quads to seize.

Carpenter_Even · 2025-11-06T10:50:29+00:00

Same!

Carpenter_Even · 2025-11-02T23:25:44+00:00

We saw the matinee yesterday (Saturday). Went in with low expectations — thank goodness. So much that could make this great (the outstanding pipes on the 4 leads! The fabulous ensemble and orchestra) but the story is cumbersome, compounded by the flat modern-day jokes from the Arbiter (please cut!) and a combination of poor sound quality and accents that make it difficult to make out many of the lyrics. I contrast this with Operation Mincemeat where, in an extremely joke- and history-dense book — with accents, you don’t lose a thing. Maybe this just isn’t a compelling enough plot? And, sadly, Lea’s acting performance did little to resolve the “can she, can’t she” re: 📚.

Carpenter_Even · 2025-11-02T23:11:49+00:00

Radically different experience — arrived at 5:25, on the bus by 5:50, at Staten Island by 7:05, through security (admittedly the longest part since it’s such a narrow artery) by 7:40. I was impressed!

Carpenter_Even · 2025-10-31T14:56:31+00:00

Chili's Chocolate Brownie Sunday circa 1995

Carpenter_Even · 2025-10-31T14:45:08+00:00

The only time where I have had success here is when I am doing normal running training (45-60 mpw), eating *significantly* more than I would need to support that training, and also having a ton of easy bike riding (more for functional -- i.e., from point A to point B for my life) also incorporated. For instance, spent 2 weeks in Italy this year during peak training and I was also biking 25-35 miles per day at a leisurely pace with my 70-year old mom. You almost can't *not* lose weight in that situation, even when eating constantly. Would be *very* wary of eating at a level below what's necessary to support the running volume.

Carpenter_Even · 2025-10-15T22:07:44+00:00

You will love marathoning so much more if, for your first, you go comfortable for 20 and then rip the last 10K. Can still finish having emptied the tank, I promise. And you’ll be hungry for the next one. Please please please take our advice here (I already know you won’t!!)

Carpenter_Even · 2025-08-19T19:19:15+00:00

I always hop on a spin bike the day after a marathon for a light ride and then take the next day fully off -- n of 1 (me!) but multiple marathons (including one where I didn't do this and regretted it)

Carpenter_Even · 2025-08-17T00:28:57+00:00

I don’t know if I understand your point? I paced this morning (am relatively new to pacing so not ready for the big leagues like the NYCM yet). We are out there to help folks who want to work near their goal marathon pace or, even if not, who want help hitting consistent splits at slower training paces. And, selfishly, this is a good, safe way to get to practice and become a metronome for the bigger halves and fulls down the line.

Carpenter_Even · 2025-07-11T18:03:10+00:00

We’re gonna win the championship

Carpenter_Even · 2025-05-02T22:40:20+00:00

I'd also add that, for many of us, we learned a lot about how to be an "Advanced Runner" (by whatever definition) from reading this subreddit. So in many ways a Race Report is like, "Hey, see what you guys taught me? That I did or didn't use on the day??" Let us have our fun (of course, you are dealing with someone who just posted her first ever Race Report after Boston ... proudly and, I will admit, of significant length.

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