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Left Calf Swelling, no pain, no answers

guest — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:25:06 GMT

I have a 17 yr. old daughter, soccer player, runner who experienced left calf swelling, while training for cross country. She was training in Nike free's.

We have not been able to determine the cause of the swelling. Ruled out DVT, bloodwork fine, MRI normal. She does have a history of anlke injuries from soccer.

I have noticed that many runners experience this, and are unable to determine the cause. I wanted to reach out to see if anyone here had any thoughts on this.

There is no pain associated with the swelling, and it swells somewhat randomly, even when not running. Could this be an alignment issue related to her weak ankles?

Thanks.

Training with a possible shoulder labral tear

guest — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 13:27:37 GMT

I'm currently sidelined with a shoulder injury. Not sure how it happened but it's looking like a labral tear and I'm doing some formal physical therapy right now. Does anyone have advice/experience on off-season training with this type of injury?

I'm really hoping this won't ruin the next tri season.

Thanks!!!!!

Safety of open water swimming for ulcerative colitis patient?

guest — Thu, 03 May 2012 16:03:10 GMT

Does anyone have any information about the safety of open water swimming (in smaller bodies of water such as Alum Creek - Columbus, OH) for a person with ulcerative colitis (a gastrointestinal illness) or person taking the drug, Remicade (which suppresses the immune system). I am not sure how frequently water quality is monitored and the bacteria in the water could potentially be a problem - especially in warmer temperatures. Thank you!

Torn gastrocnemius

guest — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:27:41 GMT

I tore my medial gastrocnemius during a run and now I'm in a splint for a few weeks. Any suggestions for some exercises that I can do in the meantime?

Femoral Stress Fracture

guest — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:55:42 GMT

Hey everyone,

I am new to using forums. I was diagnosed with bilateral femoral stress fracture 2 weeks ago. Luckily, my left one is pretty much healed up but my right one was pretty bad. I have an amazing doctor who recommended I stay on crutches for a week. Her prescription for me is:

3 weeks- recumbent bike/swim/pool run

3 weeks- start biking >90RPMS, swim, pool run

CHECKUP- if alright

3 weeks- elliptical

start slowly running.

I have been using the Pete Pfitzger pool running recovery guide.

But, to make everything worse, I also tested midline positive for osteopenia. I will be starting to use a bone growth stimulator next week.

I was wondering if anyone else has dealt with this injury or has any recommendations. I'm sure you all could imagine I'm pretty bummed, especially because I won't be able to compete at Collegiate Nationals.

70.3 with a Head Cold anyone?

guest — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 20:09:42 GMT

I signed up for my first Half Ironman and completed a challenging training program. I felt fast, lean and confident like an endurance machine looking forward to a two week taper of 7 and 3 hours.

And of-course 5 days before the race my beautiful 2 yr old daughter brings home a cold - which wallops pregnant mommy, big brother and wannabe Iron dad...

Now I'm stuck caring for the whole house and can barely rest. About all I can do is drink tons of fluids and eat endless fruits and vegetables.

Bottom line is I really really want to race on Sunday, and I would have to take a turn for the worse to not.

Doc thinks it's ok - given my general good health. But I thought it might be nice to get advice from someone who has been through a 70.3 mile event.

Any advice in terms of fluid intake, monitoring heart rate, adjusting race plans?

Thanks,

Josh

Help! Overtrained!

guest — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 17:41:50 GMT

It's Thursday and I'm racing on Sunday (International distance) and I can't seem to bounce back from training even though I started to cut back last week. Any good nutrition tips? I know the sleep thing is key; can't do much about the crazy job, though.

Upper Leg Pain While Swimming

guest — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 20:43:41 GMT

Last March, I got a very strong cramp? strain? in both my legs while I was swimming after a long bike ride. The pain ran from the middle of my arches up into the middle of my inner upper leg...

Since then, this pain will just not go away. It doesn't really bother me when I bike/run....but as soon as I get in the pool, I feel like it is going to happen again in my inner upper legs.

I thought it might have something to do with my bike fit, so I changed that. I have also tried resting, yoga, ART, lymph node release, massage, and physical therapy, and nothing is working. I only get this pain while I am swimming.

I *think* it might have something to do with biking although I don't feel it while I am biking.

I am trying to get ready for an Ironman...so I really want to take care of this!

Anyone have any ideas or suggestions?

70.3 meltdown

guest — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 14:23:46 GMT

Hi Guys,

I just completed the 70.3 Amica half Ironman in Providence RI. At the begining of the run both of my quads locked up on me. From that point on I could only jog 100ft at a time before they would lock up again. I thought I had hydrated enough throughout the race:

300 oz of water/gatoraide during the bike
2 bananas and one power bar on the ride
7 GUs on the ride
Stopped at every aid station to get more fluid on both the bike and run

Was this cramping from lack of electrolyte/sodium? Should I have consumed more? Or could it be a lack of training (doubt it but you never know). Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Pain on the side of my left shin....help please.

guest — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 21:39:01 GMT

So I am a very avid runner, marathons, halfs, 8ks and the such. Yet I have been having this problem of the late. I am training for the Chicago sprint triahtlon and have been developing an odd pain just between the bone and muscle area of my left shin on the inside of my leg. Its not all the time, but only when I run I can feel it. The first time I felt it was when I had an older bike that was too small for me and I thought it was from that, but since then I have upgraded my bike and shoes to fit me perfectly. The pain is still there. I have asked the people at my running store, but there is no answer from them. Its not shin splints, but a deeper pain. If anyone has had or might know what this is, anything would help!

I have attached a picture to kind of show where the pain is.

Swimming makes me dizzy!

guest — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 19:48:31 GMT

Does anyone else have this problem? I get seasick really easy, but who'da thought I would get seasick from swimming!!??? I'm wondering if earplugs might help. I frequently get water in my ears and have to shake my head to get it out. I'm just afraid the earplugs will keep coming out. Does anyone else use them? Any other thoughts on dealing with the dizziness?