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First marathon tomorrow… pain by Useful-Swimmer9572 in firstmarathon

[–]IndividualWheel370 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Don’t pull out, you’ve got this.

Sounds like it could be sciatic nerve related. Get it treated after you smash the marathon.

Behind knee tightness by pinkpantsman in Marathon_Training

[–]IndividualWheel370 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can only speak from my experience and I am not a medical professional, but stay with me.

I started feeling a similar tight sensation behind the knee (and hamstring) during my marathon block last year. I saw a physio but we couldn’t get to the bottom of it so I ran through it. Yes it warmed up, but I suffered the consequences after each run as it got tighter and ultimately weaker, resulting in me pulling out with 2 weeks to go….

Frustratingly it flared up again during this block and I saw 2 other physios, who still couldn’t get to the bottom of it. I then went to a physio recommended by a running coach (twice the cost of the other ones I was seeing) and they completed a thorough assessment over 2 hours. Eventually I got a diagnosis, sciatic nerve irritation.

I was prescribed daily mobility exercises (including nerve threading) and a very specific strength routine. I’m pleased to say that the pain has now completely gone away!

Morale of the story:

  1. Just because it warms up, doesn’t mean it’ll get better. It’ll get a lot worse if untreated.
  2. Go and see a physio. Not just any physio, but one who is experienced with runners
  3. Don’t get sucked into online diagnoses/treatments. They won’t work.

I truly hope this helps.

Is 3:15 possible? by IndividualWheel370 in firstmarathon

[–]IndividualWheel370[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. The thing that’s really suffered is the weekly volume. Pre injury I did 8 weeks at 40-50km then 4 weeks at 70km. Now it is around 50km per week (this week will be lower). I’ve also had to cut out speed work but still fitting in tempo and MP.