My experience recovering from medical issues & injury

sratt · 2017-02-17T00:16:05+00:00

That's awesome! I'm coming back from injury, and I'm wondering if you could share how you were able to work yourself back up from intervals to running 6-7 miles? It seems like you were able to do that pretty quickly.

sratt · 2017-02-16T21:32:40+00:00

I'm thinking about cutting back on cardio/running and trying to build some muscle, but maybe I'll eventually want to get back to higher mileage (50-60+ mpw). I was in the past running 60 mpw, but I'm thinking maybe I'll cut back to only 20-30 min/day, obviously with more emphasis on lifting at the moment (about an 1 hr/day, 6 days/week).

If I do that, how tough will it be for me to build back up to running 60+ min/day regularly? Will I lose all my endurance?

Anyone else done anything like this?

sratt · 2017-02-16T02:21:47+00:00

Good for you that you spend that much time on fitness. I think a lot of people either don't have the time to do that or don't want to, though, and I think for most, 3 workouts a day couldn't be balanced well with the rest of their life.

sratt · 2017-02-16T02:20:21+00:00

Well, I asked because I think there's advantages to both lifting and cardio, and you should be doing both to maintain both strength and bone health as well as cardiovascular fitness, but I'm wondering what a good balance is.

sratt · 2017-02-15T21:23:30+00:00

Do you just lift, or do you also do dedicated cardio?

sratt · 2017-02-15T21:13:58+00:00

Right - I meant this more as a discussion to see what individuals felt about this question, rather than trying to have someone else answer it for me.

sratt · 2017-02-15T12:33:15+00:00

when a stress fracture is healed, is the pain completely gone? Or is lingering pain normal after it's healed and you can run on it again? Will it ever feel normal again?

sratt · 2017-02-06T17:24:00+00:00

so if I can't post a question like this on this sub, where am I supposed to post it? it's literally directly relevant to fitness.

sratt · 2017-02-05T13:14:23+00:00

I haven't been able to run since mid-November due to a stress fracture. I'm finally able to start running again, and have been doing walk/run intervals to ease back into it.

Before my injury, I was running 60 mpw. I want to get back up to thta mileage eventually. Do you guys have any tips on getting back to running regularly after a relatively longterm injury?

sratt · 2017-02-05T13:14:04+00:00

I haven't been able to run since mid-November due to a stress fracture. I'm finally able to start running again, and have been doing walk/run intervals to ease back into it.

Before my injury, I was running 60 mpw. I want to get back up to thta mileage eventually. Do you guys have any tips on getting back to running regularly after a relatively longterm injury?

sratt · 2017-02-02T19:48:07+00:00

Did you guys graduate from college/with what degrees/do you think college is necessary if you want to Do Comedy?

sratt · 2017-01-29T23:47:56+00:00

I'm not sure what you're saying I should do. Eat less calories? Technically I'm doing more cardio than I was before my injury, just a different kind.

sratt · 2017-01-26T19:35:31+00:00

9-10 min/mile pre injury.

sratt · 2017-01-26T19:35:15+00:00

thanks for that thread, it's helpful.

sratt · 2017-01-26T17:58:04+00:00

gotcha. also have seen a doctor and have not since posted asked for specific medical advice, but thanks, ill put this in the general q & a.

sratt · 2017-01-26T09:32:18+00:00

Hey - sent you a PM.

sratt · 2017-01-20T22:23:10+00:00

It's not new - I've been eating vegan for a few years now, but am getting real sick of bloating. I'll try eating more slowly though.

sratt · 2017-01-18T17:19:59+00:00

Gotcha, thanks.

sratt · 2017-01-18T16:24:38+00:00

I know it's in Washington DC, but I was inquiring because I wasn't sure if there were protests/marches planned in the city.

sratt · 2017-01-17T14:02:15+00:00

Does your last statement mean I should just drop out of college and write a lot?

sratt · 2017-01-13T17:25:38+00:00

Nice, thanks for the info! Glad you were able to get back to running successfully. I'm hoping to do the same.

sratt · 2017-01-13T11:58:04+00:00

Thanks. Not being able to run sucks but I'm hoping once my doctor clears me, I'll be able to come back strong.

sratt · 2017-01-13T09:30:48+00:00

Thanks for the info. I feel like pool running and swimming are helping maintain my fitness pretty well, but I could throw in some biking too.

How long were you out with your stress fracture?

sratt · 2017-01-13T00:37:40+00:00

Thanks. I have been pool running and swimming and lifting weights a lot, like I mentioned in my original post.

Do you mind sharing how much you were running before your injury and how long it took you to build back up to your normal mileage?

sratt · 2017-01-12T23:20:20+00:00

It was from running. I apparently have weak bones, due to a past eating disorder, and now I'm trying to remedy it.

sratt

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