BEN IS INJURED (My First Major Running Injury)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ต.ค. 2023
- In todays video i share an update on a injury that unfortunately may sideline me from running for a good few weeks. Big thanks to Living Room Health for giving me a MRI scan at such short notice. If you enjoyed the video please leave a like and consider subscribing.
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Wishing you a quick and successful recovery
Thanks Mike!
I feel for you, Ben 😢 I had to stop running at mile 14.5 during the 2018 Chicago Marathon due to stress reaction. I cried like a baby. My husband who is a radiologist had a quick look at your scan. He thinks you would need at least 2 months or more of no running…sorry for your injury
It’s tough to accept the severity of an injury & I think Ben is being glass half full like he usually is, but I was thinking ‘2-4 weeks for a stress fracture?’ Doesn’t sound like nearly enough time.
Tibial stress fracture is 2 to 3 months recovery. I don't know how the femur compares but I'd assume similar
If he is a radiologist then he should know better than making sweeping judgements having never examined or spoken with Ben. Given what Ben said and the MRI I would rule out an iliio tibial band problem- a common over use injury in runners and can cause thigh pain on walking and running .
@@user-bg2ld2gi4u Ben literally said he was told it was a stress response or fracture. 🙈🙈🙈
@@user-bg2ld2gi4uhe just made a passing comment to his wife based on the knowledge he has, he didn’t make an official medical diagnosis of the injury.
All the very best Ben,I've just started running again in the last month,I couldn't run for six months as I had blood clots in both lungs,I am 76 but I was determined to get back running,you are a young man with great ability and determination,you will come through this and be an even better runner,because you will understand what running means to you and how much you miss it,you and Meg have a wonderful time in Kenya,once again All the very best Ben.❤
What an inspirational comment! Great to hear your back running tommy, keep it up
@@BenIsRunning thanks Ben
Wishing you a very speedy recovery Ben!
Wishing you speedy and full recovery!
Best of luck on your recovery Ben! We’re all with you ✊
Wishing you a speedy recovery Ben! Thanks for sharing the highs and lows! Keep strong 💪🏼
Wishing you a speedy recovery. Thank you for sharing your story and experience. Looking forward to you coming back stronger for the 2024 season
great video... sorry about your injury, but you are approaching it with a lot of positivity - wish the best with your recovery, and enjoy Iten!
Hope the recovery goes smoothly for you. You got this.
Best wishes for a quick recovery Ben
All the best for your recovery Ben. Kudos for taking the news so well. Stay positive!
I wish you a speedy recovery, Ben. You are such a positive person and inspiration. Be blessed.
Speedy recovery! Keep after the nutrition. Wishing you the best success at Iten and a great rehab and recovery.
Wishing you a speedy recovery Ben 👍
Wish you a speedy recovery Ben - and keep smiling 👍👊 Have a great time in Iten: looking forward to seeing/hearing all about it 🙂
Wishing you a speedy recovery! I'm currently recovering from a running injury as well so I'm very interested in your recovery process.
Sorry to hear of your injury, Ben. Best of luck with your recovery--it's good that you're being cautious. Enjoy your trip to Kenya!
Damn, sorry to hear!! Hope you will recover well, I am sure you will bounce back stronger!
Ben is relatable. Stoked for the upcoming content as I have an injury, but gutted for you personally 👊
Sorry to hear this Ben. You have a great attitude and sure you'll be back at it soon. Good luck and enjoy Iten.
Hoping for a speedy recovery for you and looking forward to your documentation, you will surely inspire lots of people on getting over hard times! Also, cool to see you swimming, it's a whole new world you can explore, I really enjoyed starting swimming, so much to learn and progress
I am sure you‘re going to come back even stronger. Wishing you a speedy recovery, Ben!
Ben, many other viewers and I know exactly the frustration you are going through. I had a torn meniscus that took 9 months to get to the point where I could run again. We’re here with you and we look forward to the updates on your progress. I wish you the very best in your recovery.
Quality vid as always mate! Wishing you a speedy recovery! Would highly recommend the pod as well, absolute banger of a podcast trio! Binge listened to all of them on my latest couple of runs, walks and gym sessions!
So sorry about the injury, but sounds like you're doing exactly the right thing. Thank you for documenting this on social media - the ups and downs are really important and your approach to this is really inspiring - thank you!
Wishing you a speedy recovery! Been dealing with residual effects from a dog attack in December 2021, so I know how much an injury and not running can suck. Rooting for you!
All the best for the recovery Ben, I dealt with the same thing last year (warning signs went off when I saw how you described on your Strava).
You’ve done the right thing in backing off. It’s always a bit of a mental battle. Stay strong mate
Tough situation Ben, make sure you take the time to heal properly and get expert advice. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Patience is going to be key. Please take the time to let your body recover 🙏🤞
Geezer, you'll be out there smashing it again in no time and I am so impressed with your attitude in this video. Massive virtual hugs from a fellow runner and hang in there and remember everything you have achieved already...and will achieve again. All power to you on the recovery ahead.
Great video, as a runner who is returning from an over training syndrome and taken 3 months off it’s nice seeing you talk about how hard it is to not run. You’ll come back even stronger after the injury and an even better runner. Take some time and find the comfort in other hobbies. All the best Ben!
Wishing you a speedy recovery Ben. I am just coming back from injury - it was super frustrating.
Gutted to hear of your injury. I hope you recover soon.
Unfortunately injury is part and parcel of any sport. It will be interesting to follow your recovery.
Best of luck with your recovery! I wasn't as fortunate as you and had to have major surgery and 6 months recovery.
Sorry to hear this mate. Hope you have a speedy recovery
Hope you have a speedy recovery
Hope the recovery goes well! Like you said focus on what you can do
Wishing you a speedy recovery!
All the best with the recovery Ben. Enjoy Kenya and I’m sure you’ll be back out there in no time!
Take care Ben, no doubt you will have speedy recovery ❤
Hang in there man, I’ve been watching your videos for a while and they’ve certainly benefitted my running. I’m just getting over a groin injury after 5 weeks off. I felt like I was at the peak of my fitness until experiencing excruciatingly sharp pain 50 miles into a 100k. Such a bummer. I’m also a swimmer and it’s been such a saving grace
Get well soon Ben, I really appreciate what you said about not everyone understanding how big a deal it can be to have to stop running. I worked up to running 30km per week earlier this year but overdid it a bit with hard sessions and got a minor tendon issue. It was very depressing to stop running to recover and I know it will take me a while to (safely) get back to 30km per week. All the best and it will be great to watch your recovery journey while I work on mine!
all the best Ben, I just came back from stress fracture also, keep the good vibe
I look forward to the new Ben is Crosstraining series 😉 It sounds like you've still got some fun times and cool content to share! I hope you rest, rehab and recover fully, however long it takes, and I hope you and Meg have the best time in Kenya!
I went through something similar earlier this year and am still taking it slowly. I love your candour about the struggles and the importance of speaking about it/through it with professionals and your loved ones. Love your positivity and Meg seems to be so supportive! Looking forward to the Kenya content! You got this, Ben!
Ben, I'm in a similar boat as you, and your content makes me feel less alone. Thank you for that, and for giving us such a model of strength and equanimity. We identify as runners, and when we can't run, we go through a bit of an identity crisis, ya know? But you're still a runner (as if you needed ME to tell you that! ;) and you've got our support as you move through this! Best of luck, brother!
Sorry to hear Ben, hoping for a swift recovery and return to fitness! I’ve just returned from my first stress fracture in my foot after 3 months out, pretty tough time but I’m coming back fit & strong. I know you’ll be back out there soon.
Sorry to hear that Ben. Hope the stress reaction heals quickly. I think your definitely doing the right thing by still going on your holiday, stay strong 💪. Looking forward to more Kenya content soon 👍
Goshh !!! Running can be so unpredictable sometimes but I'm excited to learn and witness the running culture in Kenya!!
God's blessings on your full recovery!! Hugs!!
Ben.wish you a speedy recivery!
i hope u get better ben, i myslef suffered a major injury to my hamstrings, but you just gotta keep going and keep training and inshallah ur injury will heal up, all love brother ❤
Speedy recovery Ben I feel for you, I just missed my first full Marathon due to injury, it's a bit of a nightmare. Been cross training quite a bit and it seems to be really helping. Keep smiling 👍
Hi Ben, oh, I'm so sorry that happened to you! Wish you a quick recovery! Looks it's really hard and we need to have a lot of luck avoid any injury during years of strict running discipline and pushing more forward to move our limits and PBs :). Enjoy camp in Kenya, thoug you need to focus on rehabs currently! All the Best!
Wish you a speedy recovery, Ben!
Hi Ben, Thank you for sharing knowing that it is not the most fulfilling part of the journey. Your positive outlook is inspiring. I wish the very best, and I am looking forward to seeing more Kenya content soon :D
Ah that’s tricky and also tough timing for you too Ben. I hope it recovers quickly! 🙌 chin up bud you’ve got this 🧡
Speedy recovery 🙏
Wishing you all the best and a speedy recovery ❤
Gutted for you!!!! Have a safe journey and have a great time…..don’t over do it
Wishing you all the best Ben. I can see how much it’s affected you, which is entirely understandable. Hope you manage to be ok through rehab. Thinking of you
The only movement that matters beyond running are the developments you’ve made with your loved ones. You have positively inspired me (and many others alike) with your channel.
Happy recovery - I’m also dealing with one right now myself.
P.S. Pro-Direct signing you up for a Triathlon is slowly becoming a reality after all of your cross training
Dear Ben, I love your channel you are a positive person which is 7/8th of the battle.
I got in contact with you when you first posted the strange feeling in your leg and told you about my son who has been recovering from his own stress reaction in his femur. I feel for you but it is the nature of the beast to a certain degree, running is a high impact sport and these things happen from time to time. I send you my best wishes for a speedy recovery but don't rush it as it will prolong the recovery period way longer as my son found out. Great decision to go to Kenya and enjoy being with your partner for the first 10 days and then concentrate on your rehab surrounded by world class athletes that would have been through the same or similar injuries. Hopefully you and my son will cross paths as he will be in The same place in early December. Take care and keep smiling big fella. KIA KAHA! (which means "stay strong" in the Māori language.
I feel you. Non runners don’t get it when you can’t run for whatever reason. I’ve been out for 2 weeks regarding rapid heart rate since recently having Covid. I have a cardiology appointment Wednesday so hoping everything is fine 🤞🤞🤞
My best wishes to you, get well soon, enjoy your rest.
So sorry to hear about the injury. Hope it is a quick recovery. Enjoy the swims, it’s a great workout. And maybe there will be a triathlon in your future. 😊
Take it easy and focus on you Ben. Well done on healthy planning to come back stronger and being young really helps the healing process
Wish you a speedy recovery Ben 🌱
hope u get better soon! Just be patient!
Good luck with the rehab mate. I enjoy the videos.
Great to see you swimming, I actually see the silver lining to running injuries as swimming because I enjoy it so much. Please do some swimming drills though rather than going just for distance, you'll ingrain bad habits, as a newcomer you have a great opportunity to mold your swimming technique. Good luck with the rehab!
This is very apt for me as I am currently out of action with a lower leg injury. At first I thought it was shin splints but starting to think I may have a stress fracture in my lower leg. Iv been trying to power through and think this video has helped me to have a reality check. Going to take a few weeks off and get a scan. Hope your recovery is swift mate
Six weeks of rehab camp in Kenya! Bet you come back even stronger! Love to see some more core work. You may also see the smaller details of Kenyan training while watching and documenting that you might miss by being a participant. Keep being positive xx
I’m a swimmer who started running and remember saying exactly the same words about running as you did about swimming - ”it feels so unnatural to me”😅 happy you are still going to Kenya and I am sure going back to running after this period of recovery will bring you a whole new level of appreciation and excitement 🏃🏻
Wish you a fast recovery Ben! You’re a true inspiration and the mentality you have with this injury is great to see.
Ben, super sorry to hear about your injury, that really sucks. But I'm happy to see you're still going to Kenya. You'll have a different experience, but I think it'll give you a great opportunity to take a different angle with regards to content. I'm looking forward to it! The biking/vlog/interview style is definitely going to be cool. A similar documentary style to Tinman Elite would be awesome :) Best of luck and enjoy your time in Kenya! Here's to a swift recovery!
Good luck for your recovery, Ben. Have a great time in Kenya 🙂
I with you a good recovery - do not Fall in to the trap of rushing things
here's to a speedy recovery, ben! it happens to the best of us, you'll bounce back soon! :)
Oh Ben, sorry to hear about your injury. I've had a really bad femur fracture many years ago - from a motorcycle accident, not running - that basically was meant to stop me ever even hiking/walking without a limb, but never the less I've managed to get into running and compete marathons. It is possible to come back from it, and you have the right approach. Err on the side of caution, and you'll soon be back. Looking forward to the documentary from Kenya!
Wish you a great and fast recovery, Ben ❤
Keep strong,you'll come back stronger then ever. 2024 be your running year
I can tell you have such a healthy headspace. So nice to see. Wishing you a quick recovery (hopefully 5k pace ❤)
Thank you Reese- it’s hard at first but for me I have to try to see the positives :)
Best wishes, keep positive and let the body heal.
Missed most of my senior cross season to injury. I feel you. I’m just trying to get back that way I can take the track season by storm
Wish you a speedy recovery!
Thank you!
Heal fast. Looking forward to what you capture from Kenya. Glad Meg is going too! It would be cool to get more insight into the Kenyan runners.
Would love to see the diet and your cross training 'schedule' if you will. Wishing you a great trip and smooth recovery Ben!
all the best Ben! take your time and heal up. Also, you're young. i was out of running for 8 months because of an adductor tendinopathy, back into it since may, i was not getting the right advice, and when i finally got some, i was not listening porperly, so yeah. on the positive i got into cross training and now my overall fitness and strength are far better than they were before the hiatus.
Alll the best with your recovery mate. You'll be back to full strength before you know it 💪
That’s the plan!
I'm sad to see that you're injured Ben. Like you said acceptance is the hardest part when you face an injury as a runner. I had a stress reaction in the outer right side of my right foot during my marathon training cycle this year. I had to take a full week off from running, which was the first week in 2 years without running. It was hard to get through. But I took it as a blessing in disguise where my body is forcing me to take recovery more seriously. Ben, please sleep more during this recovery period you have, sleep is the best recovery tool. It will help you heal from this faster.
Hey mate. I just started running again after 8 weeks with stress fractures in both tibia. It's tough mentally but you are doing the right thing with cross training.
Feel for you Ben! thats definitely a bummer for the Kenya camp, anyway, take it easy and hopefully get a full recovery for the following weeks!
Stay positive. Now you have a diagnosis it's a steady onwards upwards journey. Hope you have a speedy recovery and get lots of positives in Kenya to share .
Thank you! I hope so too :)
Ben I feel you. I missed 10+ weeks this past summer after finally being injury-free enough to run my first half marathon in May. It sucks and there's no way around it but focus on the positives and keep youself busy!
So sorry to hear about your injury. Must be quite devastating for you, especially considering running is a huge part of your life. As for what you mentioned about swimming, Ive heard from several sources that swimming can be \ is recommended as part of ones varied forms of exercise/ training ,much as Yoga, Pilates is beneficial for a serious or recreational runner. Maybe you should consider taking up swimming as part of your training regime from now on. As for your recovery, having you document your recovery would be a good idea, as much as the running itself. Esspecialy considering that injuries are unfortunately part of a runners life, young, old, recreational and professional. Looking forward to seeing you back on the saddle again ASAP.
Loved the gratitude for such an awesome healthy streak full of PBs and adventure before the injury. Positive thoughts for a speedy and full recovery! Maybe the door opens for triathlons? 😛
Sad to hear this but enjoy the holiday, and you have the right attitude , be nice if you can get some content of the locals lives and how running has impacted in the town (perhaps speak to some older residents )
Having had 2 tibial stress fractures in 2 years my advice would be treat it as if it is the worst case and if it heals sooner it's a bonus. My first one I extended my recovery time because initially I was trying to run on it thinking it was only shin splints. I'd been injury free for 2 years until 4 days ago when I rolled my heel on an uneven pavement, although it should only be a couple of weeks off. Good luck!
That's a major bummer, but it's almost inevitable at some point. It's hard to know how much your body can take unless you take a chance and push it to the limit. But you gain a lot of knowledge from doing so and your future training will benefit greatly from this experience. Also, I think it's way more interesting and helpful to see how athletes overcome adversity. Doing rehab properly requires a ton of patience and discipline. I'm looking forward to seeing how you transform your rehab experience into a story.