| I can't think of anything more physically or mentally | | | | but the old adage of working through the pain is |
| taxing as running a marathon. The many long nights | | | | very bad advice. There is always tomorrow. |
| of running many miles can amount to physical torture. | | | | Take Care Of Any Injury |
| Marathon runners are susceptible to multiple injuries, | | | | Once you sense an injury you need to immediately |
| most common being shin splints. | | | | take care of it. I ice everything! Icing sore parts will |
| Shin splints are painful injuries to the front of the | | | | decrease your chances for further injuries a great |
| outer leg. No one is totally sure what the exact injury | | | | deal. A perfect compliment to ice is a good pain |
| is but shin splints generally result from inflammation to | | | | reliever to help reduce swelling. Baby that injury until |
| the posterior peroneal tendon and connecting tissues | | | | you are ready to begin training again or you will |
| in the front of the outer leg. | | | | regret it. If running is a bit much get on the elliptical |
| Prevent The Injury | | | | machine, ride a bike or go swimming. Keep yourself |
| Of course the best way to complete your training | | | | active as much as you can when injured. |
| would be to not get injured! Something any marathon | | | | See A Doctor! |
| runner will tell you is not always that easy to | | | | If my beloved ice is not taking care of business go |
| accomplish. Begin your training by starting out slowly, | | | | see your doctor and find out exactly what is wrong. |
| build your stamina moderately. Too many people try | | | | Physical therapists can be your best friend when |
| to bite off more than they can handle by going too | | | | injured. Their exercises and procedures can get you |
| far too fast. Your body needs rest, do not try to be | | | | back out there quickly so don't avoid the |
| superman. It really is ok to rest. | | | | professionals. |
| Know When You Are Hurt | | | | Just Quit |
| Your body tells you when to stop, don't ignore it. If | | | | Ok so I don't advise this often but if you are hurt |
| you feel any pain at all take some time away from | | | | bad enough that you can't continue, quit. Following |
| your train and check it out. Ignoring these sign can | | | | the simple steps above will help you make it through |
| lead to a serious injury that will sideline your progress | | | | the season and help you complete the big race. |
| and your goals. Everyone thinks they are invincible | | | | |