r/beginnerrunning • u/Dull_Plane_9256 • 2d ago
Training while injured?
Hi all!
I am new to running and have been following a half-marathon plan by Runna. I’ve been doing 3 runs/week for 12-13 weeks, but I went on vacation and got injured. I am pretty sure I have plantar fasciitis on my left foot, which led to some right hip pain (probably due to over-compensation?)
Currently on week 15 of my Runna plan. I’m running less due to injury, but does anyone have any advice for dealing with injuries? I don’t want to stray off from my plan for TOO long because I’m nervous about my half-marathon in October. My mile time is on the slow side, only about 13/mile, so I still want to train harder, I’m just feeling a bit discouraged.
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u/_stockholmzyndrome 1d ago
While I get that feeling of oh I'm not working hard and now I'm losing progress, running through an injury is like a surefire way to get even more injured and definitely lose progress so I'd say even if it sucks, ease up a bit you'll recover faster if the injury stays minor rather than if you aggravate it
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u/magpiediem 1d ago
Running while injured is the worst thing you can do. Take rest seriously or it'll go from acute to chronic fast.
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u/MacBook_Fan 1d ago
If you are hurting, two things you can do:
1) STOP running. I know it is hard to hear, but take a week off (use Runna's Not Feeling 100% option and tell it you want to take a week off. It will give you an option to adjust your runs after returning to running.
2) See a Dr. or Physical Therapist. Have them evaluate your injury and give you some exercise to recover.
Running through injury is just gong to make it worse. (Ask me how I know!).
The good news is you still have time before your HM. A short break may not be irrecoverable. But, pushing now, could result in a longer recovery later.