Took a couple of weeks between MRI and seeing physio for diagnosis. The prognosis was good. 8-10 weeks before running, but ok for swimming. In the first few weeks pushing off the wall wasn’t great, and I kept kicking light. General mobility was ok, but standing up / walking was not great for extended periods. …
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The Diagnosis
The MRI confirmed that I had a pelvic stress fracture of the pubic ramus. You can clearly see the difference on the MRI images between the left and right side. This shot is a cross section taken horizontally (assuming I am standing up), at the base of the pelvis.
What did it feel like?
I ran 6k of the marathon. Stretching made no difference. I tried to change my running style but it made no difference. When I struggled to lift my leg up a gutter I knew it wasn’t good. When the niggle was developing it just felt like a strain. Stiff to start, but felt ok warming …
The injury…
I was tapering. It was a week and a half before the marathon. No niggles, I was feeling great. That week I ran a few short runs, 7k and 10k. I rode my bike to work (8k each way) two days in a row. Felt a slight twinge. Ran a couple of easy runs afterwards …
I hate running….
That’s what I always said. It’s hard Your legs burn I’d rather cycle I always came last at school (well, maybe not quite last, but definitely in the bottom third) I’ve always done sport, and been proudly average. Played water polo, volleyball, field hockey at school and uni. Nothing representative. After travelling around I started …
A journey through running and cycling 