My Own Share of Running Injuries

I started running last July 2010.  However, I started at the wrong foot.  I don't have the proper running gears.  I don't have the proper running form.  I don't have the stamina to begin with.  Lacks knowledge about running.  What else?.  I think I've said it all.

All the while, I thought running is just the plain meaning of the word, it's just run.

I realized that there's a lot of science behind it.  But it's already too late.  I already experienced spate of leg/knee injuries which somehow hampered my improvement.


With the use of a hiking shoes and the heel strike, voila!!!, I had my first knee injury(right knee).  It required me to rest for a month.  Took anti-arthritis supplement for two(2) weeks.  I observed that the supplement has no help at all.  So I resorted to seek Hilot (an ancient Filipino art of healing, commonly used to relax stressed muscles).  After that, I immediately felt the improvement  The pain disappeared and in a matter of one (1) week, I was able to run again.


After several runs, another injury came out, a pulled muscle just above my left ankle.  Again, it kept me off the road for three (3) weeks. After several massages, it disappeared slowly.


Then came ITBS on my right leg.  I rested it for three (3) weeks but was able to run with the help of a knee support.  Without it, I will head back home after several minutes disappointed not being able to run for longer minutes.


I just recovered from my recent injury.  It really kept me off the road for a month.  I had to take a leave from work a day after being injured because I can barely walk.  The Hilot proved ineffective to correct the problem so I have no choice but to consult the doctor.  With just a touch, the diagnosis was, Tendinitis Bursitis.  It left me speechless for seconds.  I asked the doctor; can i still run again?.  Fortunately, the doctor said YES. :-).  I heaved a sigh of relief when I heard that coming from the doctor's mouth.  The immediate medication however is, injection of micro steroids.  I was hesitant at first after hearing the word steroids. The doctor assured me that it has no side effects and completely safe.  So I agreed with it.  Though the procedure is a bit painful because the tip of the needle should touch a portion of the patella.


The doctor advised me to rest for two (2) weeks before I went back into running.


Now, I am back to running and enjoying the benefits of my Timex Ironman (with heart rate monitor), Nike+ GPS, and the lessons learned from previous experiences and mistakes.  With these, I am sure that there will be tremendous improvement.  Longer run time, longer mileage, proper techniques equals improved health and a healthy lifestyle.