Tough injury Ben. I had something like that about 2 years ago where I had some sort of issue with my back. Basically an issue called spondylolisthesis. It never goes away completely and you basically work around it by doing core exercises. I've gone to physical therapy as well to help address it. But when I had it at its worst, I could hardly run more than 10 yards. Some days, with it, I could run 10 miles but more often than not it stopped me in my tracks. Take care of it and getting it addressed. I am hoping for a speedy recovery for you. Your running / videos continue to inspire me to work hard. Been following your progress for years and I love to see where you have come.
Thanks Eddie! Hopefully some good new exercises from the physio and few weeks rest will do me all the good. Identified some weaknesses so will certainly learn plenty to take forward :)
@@BenIsRunningget better soon Ben... 👍🏻I'm a 7minute km runner and I guide my V I friend at races.. Just 3 days ago we ran a LGBTQAI race only 8km but very hilly and I nearly pulled out for first time ever as I took terrible pain in my back ( probably the massive hills).. 😬Had too keep going though as I wanted the goody bag and beautiful running top!!❤...not run since as my back is in agony just waiting too see physio... You did the right thing stopping I did the wrong thing carrying on... But that's what runners do...🙈All the best much love from glasgow... #keeponkeepingon... 🏃🏼♂️😁🤞x
As an “older” runner (45) I have suffered quite a lot of injuries myself in the past few years. Despite preventive physio, power training, a technique coach. Injuries are tough. A very speedy recovery and hopefully you will be injury free after this for many years to come. 🙏☀️
Hi Ben. As a doctor and a runner I wish you well. Disc bulges are very common in the lower back as the bones aren't directly on top of each other so they are shaped more like a cheese wedge. This makes the L4/5 and L5/S1 discs the most common to bulge (the bottom 2 discs). They bulge out backwards into the spinal canal and press the nerves which is why you get the pain. The vast majority of these will correct themselves with time so I hope you get better soon. The annular tear doesn't usually mean anything clinically. Good luck with the recovery and hope to see vids of you getting PBs soon
Ben, as someone with some knowledge on this, most adults have some degree of disc bulges in their back. Sometimes little things can cause them to become symptomatic. I recently had a long drive for work followed by a mentally stressful day of sitting in a court room that ended with another long drive home. Was about 14 hours in total. The next day my back was aching bad as well. It got gradually better. This is typical for me. I’m not nearly as good of a runner as you, but like you, running is good for my mental health. Nevertheless, I did take some extra rest days. I bet you’ll be back and running in no time. You might consult with a physical therapist. I’ll bet you they can give you some exercises to help prevent any long term problems.
Thanks for sharing the lows as we runners all get these tough times and you have shared your fair share in the last year. I guess pushing limits will always present setbacks but we still come back. I was out a year with calf issues and been very slowly coming back but lost my passion for the sport. You have kept me going with your videos and I hope you equally find motivation to keep you going while injured Ben. Good luck
Wishing you all the best, Ben, and hoping for a very speedy recovery. Being injured as a runner is never easy so I feel for you. You are a massive inspiration for my own running journey. Much love! ❤
All the absolute very best for a speedy recovery! Successfully rehabbed a L5 S1 disk prolapse unrelated to running several years back with physio to the point where it only bothers me now if I become lazy & don’t look after myself properly. I hope the outcome is the same for you!! Keep keeping on, hang in there!! I’m cheering for you!! U got this!!!
I am a runner with a bulged disc in between my L5 + S1. In fact I actually injured myself in a non running related situation. I’ve been able to manage for the past 5 years now through comprehensive daily stretching and warmups. I hope and pray that your outcome will be the same. There are days where my back hurts very seriously when I wake up but a few stretches gets me right as rain. Cheers mate. Hope the best for you!
Wishing you a speedy recovery, mate! It sounds like a frustrating injury, but I'm sure you've got the right support and advice to come back stronger after!
Awww Ben, totally can relate to this, have had the same , work on your imbalances Ben , get assessed properly, your young you'll be back and running better than ever once you work out your imbalances. Injuries can be a positive thing , but know only too well how it makes you feel. Take care
Speedy recovery Ben! I'm a neurosurgeon at the University of Szeged, Department of Neurosurgery, if you need any answer or help (and also a long time subscriber)! I'm recommending you personalized McKenzie physiotherapy and maybe decompressive manual therapy on first hand. Runners weakest point is usually the lower back what we may need to strenghten as well (Kettlebell for example, as you also had videos with!) Wishing you all the best!!
Hi Ben. I’m 63 and been running seriously for 15 years. I’ve lived with the same back problem for 20 years. Every now and then it rears it ugly head but I’ve learned as I’ve got older not to wait until it does before I see the physio and now go to see him regularly ( every 3 months) for general loosening of the spine and mot and it’s paid off. Also since I turned 50 I’ve introduced Pilates into my routine which has definitely helped. My physio is great believer in staying mobile as much as possible after back injury and I’m certain that helps. Hope you get better and we see you back to running soon my friend 👍
As a chronic back pain sufferer this hurt to watch (Almost literally as I tensed up watching you suffer) I have L4/L5/S1 issues after a bad accident. Recover properly, don't push it and you'll come back stronger. I'm 52 now and still get bouts of back pain from nowhere! Heal up and carry on inspiring.
Hey Ben. Absolutely gutted about the injury. I can only imagine how you are feeling at this moment. Dealing with Oestitus Pubis on my side - been roughly three months without a run. Limited to cross training and mild walking. You've overcome an injury before and as always you'll return fitter, faster and stronger. Keep your head up, wishing you a speedy recovery.
Bummer. I had a buldging disc (or maybe fully herniated) in january last year. It sucked, and couldnt run properly for 2-3 month. Focused a lot on core training, which helped me get back stronger. Also have some very good stretches i still do everyday. Fingers crossed for a quick recovery, Ben!
Take it easy Ben, it sucks to be injured but looks like there is plenty of good advice on here already! I'm sure you will get a proper diagnosis and not rush back...lots to be positive about!!!
Best of luck on your healing journey. Back issues are no joke. Had a few in my day. Listen to your doctor, PT, and do the exercises they recommend. Injury sucks. Sending as many healing vibes as I can. 😀❤️🌈
Unlucky with the race, Ben. But it is definitely better to look after yourself 100%. Hope your recovery goes well. Take it easy until you're back to full strength =D
Hope you heal quickly Ben. Sorry your race didn’t go to plan. I got my PB at that race last year and an Essex bronze medal. Sadly couldn’t make it this year. Fast course 👌 Look forward to seeing you back running soon, but in the meantime rest up and get better x
Awh well-done Ben .. on to the next one ... Don't let it get to ya .. Been there before .. Hope it's not serious injury ...🙏👍💪💪.. ya actually looked great running
Yeah tough one especially when im feeling in great shape but sure a few weeks off wont be too much of a set back. Just need to make sure i get on top of it before marathon season :)
we all have those moments, i am currently 4 weeks out from my first marathon and i got a baker cyst with inflamed hamstring tendons in my right knee, i hope i can somehow still run, sometimes it really be like that 😥 its quite hard on the mind too for me since i run for my mental health more then anything, i hope you get better soon and recover fast ben!
Feel for you Ben, I had a bulging disc last year and was also told it would take about 6 weeks to heal. It's now nearly 18 months later and it's still not 100% so be careful. Obviously running doesn't help it but I found that doing nothing was even worse. Would definitely recommend taking some walks to keep moving. Best of luck!
Never easy ben, and as an old guy it doesn’t get easier, ive been injured a year really and keep trying to come back but its not working so i will try a diff recovery, i love running and im sad, anyway i hope you get this all figured out and if i can say 1 thing since your young take your time and heal and strengthen and i hope you get back to 100%..take care
I have the same issue. Traction has helped me. The vertebrae are pulled apart for a few seconds at a time, allowing the bulged out part of the disc to regress , relieving the pressure on the nerves and thereby the pain. If your condition persists despite your efforts, this is something probably worth looking into.
I would look into those shoes you wear. A lot of recent studies suggesting the huge stack height leads to instability which may cause ankle, knee and back inuries. Some people are also saying that the high energy return from carbon plated shoes comes at a cost. They suggest that the extra energy is being absorbed by the back or knees. There's always a trade off with these things.
Club runner -17:00 minutes and quicker: good club runner 14:30 - 15:20 Sub elite 13: 50 -14:20 Elite : sub 13:20’ - for 5km - my view. Personally I found myself in no man’s land,with 14:16 - could win league race but too slow for any decent competition. What’s everyone else’s thoughts?
Feel for you Ben - I'm also injured at the moment so back out on the bike to at least keep moving! Pack of frozen peas on my foot as we speak. Take care and look forward to seeing you back running once you're fully on the mend.
Sorry to hear Ben. I wouldn't have run in a new pair of unworn shoes. As a mature runner I am very susceptible to injury with a change in footwear. Hope you recover well and quickly.
Remember one thing Ben. Life isn’t a sprint, it’s a marathon. You are quite young and it would be a shame to try to rush through rehab on a serious injury and possibly end your competitive future. Listen to your body and next time running hurts, stop! Don’t be a hero, it usually doesn’t help. Pain is your body telling you something is wrong. I don’t mean muscle soreness, which is often painful, but real, honest pain which comes from injury. Know when to say when. Pushing through just isn’t worth the risk. Take care of your health! Take it from someone who knows. And I learned the hard way.
Oh, Ben, I feel for you. 6 weeks ago, I got pain in my quad, the next day shin, the 3rd day after getting up and going to the bathroom. pain in my right leg was so bad I collapsed. I spent a day in A&E on an ECG machine heart ok but think I may have sciatica. I eventually got an MRI scan on Saturday, and I'm waiting for my diagnosis. My osteo thinks it's L3/L4 in my spine and could be like you a bulge. The pain has now stopped in my lower leg, but I get stiffness and mild pain in my right quad, I've been doing a lot of mobility and S&C and stretching. I found on TH-cam "run better with Ash" his channel is superb, loads of follow along content coverage whole range of workouts, stretching etc he is brilliant. I can run without pain but my right quad gets a feeling like DOMS after 3/4 mile, so that's what I'm sticking with until my results come back. I wish you well and hope it mends OK. I'm 69 and miss running.
Painful though it is to drop out of a race, I reckon you made the right decision not to finish. There is no point in simply finishing if the pain is such that you can't run at your normal pace. You can do a lot of further damage for absolutely no reward. I accept that some people will disagree with this and say that you should never drop out - Ron Hill for example. Never had a back injury myself (all my problems have been the hips and below) but I realise that they can be a real pain to get over. All the best and hope that you are back running soon.
Yeah at the time i feared a sacrum stress fracture which i know from friends who have been through it can be very fragile. Theres a difference between pushing through the pain and doing yourself real damage :)
Ben, I ached just watching this. :( Pain is no fun, and that's especially true when it's coming from your back. (Says the longtime scoliosis sufferer!) And calling it quits partway through the race was, I wager, both the right decision AND the courageous one--because it almost woulda been easier for you to keep going out of pride...But then you'da really paid for it later. I hope you figure this out and vanquish it! We're sending you strength in the meantime!
Well, now I'll be watching Ben is cycling, stretching, and healing. Keep up the content because we come here because of you.
#benisbiking
Tough injury Ben. I had something like that about 2 years ago where I had some sort of issue with my back. Basically an issue called spondylolisthesis. It never goes away completely and you basically work around it by doing core exercises. I've gone to physical therapy as well to help address it. But when I had it at its worst, I could hardly run more than 10 yards. Some days, with it, I could run 10 miles but more often than not it stopped me in my tracks. Take care of it and getting it addressed. I am hoping for a speedy recovery for you. Your running / videos continue to inspire me to work hard. Been following your progress for years and I love to see where you have come.
I been subbed to him for 3 days why is he injured
Calm down Mr, no need to get pushy because your mad
Thanks Eddie! Hopefully some good new exercises from the physio and few weeks rest will do me all the good. Identified some weaknesses so will certainly learn plenty to take forward :)
@@BenIsRunningget better soon Ben... 👍🏻I'm a 7minute km runner and I guide my V I friend at races.. Just 3 days ago we ran a LGBTQAI race only 8km but very hilly and I nearly pulled out for first time ever as I took terrible pain in my back ( probably the massive hills).. 😬Had too keep going though as I wanted the goody bag and beautiful running top!!❤...not run since as my back is in agony just waiting too see physio... You did the right thing stopping I did the wrong thing carrying on... But that's what runners do...🙈All the best much love from glasgow... #keeponkeepingon... 🏃🏼♂️😁🤞x
As an “older” runner (45) I have suffered quite a lot of injuries myself in the past few years. Despite preventive physio, power training, a technique coach. Injuries are tough. A very speedy recovery and hopefully you will be injury free after this for many years to come. 🙏☀️
Very good and brave of you to make this video Ben. Respect.
Hi Ben. As a doctor and a runner I wish you well. Disc bulges are very common in the lower back as the bones aren't directly on top of each other so they are shaped more like a cheese wedge. This makes the L4/5 and L5/S1 discs the most common to bulge (the bottom 2 discs). They bulge out backwards into the spinal canal and press the nerves which is why you get the pain. The vast majority of these will correct themselves with time so I hope you get better soon. The annular tear doesn't usually mean anything clinically. Good luck with the recovery and hope to see vids of you getting PBs soon
Thanks for the reassurance :)
That kid at 11:25 is flying! That's impressive (wonder what time he finished).
Ben, as someone with some knowledge on this, most adults have some degree of disc bulges in their back. Sometimes little things can cause them to become symptomatic. I recently had a long drive for work followed by a mentally stressful day of sitting in a court room that ended with another long drive home. Was about 14 hours in total. The next day my back was aching bad as well. It got gradually better. This is typical for me. I’m not nearly as good of a runner as you, but like you, running is good for my mental health. Nevertheless, I did take some extra rest days. I bet you’ll be back and running in no time. You might consult with a physical therapist. I’ll bet you they can give you some exercises to help prevent any long term problems.
Thanks for sharing the lows as we runners all get these tough times and you have shared your fair share in the last year. I guess pushing limits will always present setbacks but we still come back. I was out a year with calf issues and been very slowly coming back but lost my passion for the sport. You have kept me going with your videos and I hope you equally find motivation to keep you going while injured Ben. Good luck
Appreciate your kind words Chris. Will be back stronger thats for sure :)
Wishing you all the best, Ben, and hoping for a very speedy recovery. Being injured as a runner is never easy so I feel for you. You are a massive inspiration for my own running journey. Much love! ❤
All the absolute very best for a speedy recovery! Successfully rehabbed a L5 S1 disk prolapse unrelated to running several years back with physio to the point where it only bothers me now if I become lazy & don’t look after myself properly. I hope the outcome is the same for you!! Keep keeping on, hang in there!! I’m cheering for you!! U got this!!!
Thats reassuring, thank you Rachel!
You re gonna overcome this as well, my best wishes for your speedy recovery
Sorry to hear about your latest injury Ben. Injury sucks. Your channel is an inspiration to me and I hope you heal quickly. Look after yourself.
I am a runner with a bulged disc in between my L5 + S1. In fact I actually injured myself in a non running related situation. I’ve been able to manage for the past 5 years now through comprehensive daily stretching and warmups. I hope and pray that your outcome will be the same. There are days where my back hurts very seriously when I wake up but a few stretches gets me right as rain. Cheers mate. Hope the best for you!
Aw man! Sorry to hear your injured. Time to get in touch with Cole is running👍 thanks for keeping it real. Hope for speedy recovery 🙏
He'll sort me right out
Wishing you a speedy recovery Ben! Rooting for you
Always love your positive attitude when you are injured. Its a great example for us all. Heal quickly Ben
I wish you better Ben. A speedy and full recovery.
Wishing you all the best Ben. I’m sorry to hear about this injury.
Thanks Russa!
Wishing you a speedy recovery, mate! It sounds like a frustrating injury, but I'm sure you've got the right support and advice to come back stronger after!
Get well soon Ben I had a similar experience and I sympathize with you it’s rough just keep your head up and all will be well 😊
Awww Ben, totally can relate to this, have had the same , work on your imbalances Ben , get assessed properly, your young you'll be back and running better than ever once you work out your imbalances. Injuries can be a positive thing , but know only too well how it makes you feel. Take care
Thanks Amanda :)
I hope you have a smooth recovery. I'm always cheering you on. From far away in the East.
Thank you, always appreciated
Thanks for sharing mate. The highs, the lows. They all make you stronger! Chin up champ! Can’t wait to see the come back from this! 💥
Thanks mate, still hopeful to see you in berlin! Even if it is just for a pint afterwards. Appreciate it bud :)
Speedy recovery Ben! I'm a neurosurgeon at the University of Szeged, Department of Neurosurgery, if you need any answer or help (and also a long time subscriber)! I'm recommending you personalized McKenzie physiotherapy and maybe decompressive manual therapy on first hand. Runners weakest point is usually the lower back what we may need to strenghten as well (Kettlebell for example, as you also had videos with!) Wishing you all the best!!
Hi Ben. I’m 63 and been running seriously for 15 years. I’ve lived with the same back problem for 20 years. Every now and then it rears it ugly head but I’ve learned as I’ve got older not to wait until it does before I see the physio and now go to see him regularly ( every 3 months) for general loosening of the spine and mot and it’s paid off. Also since I turned 50 I’ve introduced Pilates into my routine which has definitely helped. My physio is great believer in staying mobile as much as possible after back injury and I’m certain that helps. Hope you get better and we see you back to running soon my friend 👍
That sounds sensible. Prevention rather than rehab :)
Best of luck for a speedy recovery dude. I am gonna grab myself a pair of socks and i look forward to ur recovery videos 🙌
Wishing you a good recovery. Take care, Ben 🙂
Wishing you a quick recovery, Ben!
Well done Ben, brave to dnf for your first time. Very sensible with the diagnosis. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
All the best Ben! Wishing you a speedy recovery ✌🏽
100%
Good luck on your recovery, Ben. I hope it’s progressing okay in the early stages.
Funny watching this as a Colchester local!
Thank you, already feeling much better so hopfully wont be out for too long! Im a colchester boy too so great to have an event like this locally :)
Hope the recovery is swift and lasting! And kudos for your open honest posts.
Wishing you a speedy recovery mate.
Cheers mark
Get well soon Ben! You will get through this! You the 🐐!
Cheers Patrick!
Damn... That's so sad to hear. I wish you a speedy recovery. I sprained my ankle like two hours ago, so great timing for an injury video i guess...
Thanks Mikkel, rest that ankle :)
Wishing you the best for a speedy recovery!
Thanks Joeda
Hope you get better soon big dawg truly a inspiration to me helping me stay motivated and consistent 💪🏼 love the videos mane 🏃🏻♂️➡️
Sad to hear about your injury Ben. Back pains can be very tricky. Wishing you a speedy recovery!
Hopefully with a few visits to the physio and some good mobilty work ill sort it :)
Wishing you a fast recovery Ben.
Sorry for your injury ben, recover good and you come back stronger, keep going and get well soon Ben!
Orange white and Blue (oranje blanje blou), such beautiful kit colours... loving those kit colours, from South Africa!
They certainly look the part :)
As a chronic back pain sufferer this hurt to watch (Almost literally as I tensed up watching you suffer) I have L4/L5/S1 issues after a bad accident. Recover properly, don't push it and you'll come back stronger. I'm 52 now and still get bouts of back pain from nowhere! Heal up and carry on inspiring.
Hey Ben.
Absolutely gutted about the injury. I can only imagine how you are feeling at this moment.
Dealing with Oestitus Pubis on my side - been roughly three months without a run. Limited to cross training and mild walking.
You've overcome an injury before and as always you'll return fitter, faster and stronger.
Keep your head up, wishing you a speedy recovery.
Your very watchable Ben great honest edit, speedy recovery 👍
Good luck with the recovery Ben 💪
Sorry to hear about your injury. It's never easy going through something that stops you from doing what you love. Get well soon, Ben!
appreciate the honest vid! hope you smash recovery! cheers
Appricate your comment, thanks for the support
Get well soon and running Ben🙌
Tough lines Ben. Hope you get a run of good fortune soon.
All the best Ben! Hope you're well up again soon!
Get well soon Ben! Thank you for being so vulnerable and sharing your experience
Hope the back is feeling better Ben. I just did our local City To Surf today and bought some socks from SHYU. Thanks for the discount code 🤗
Take Care Ben, it's all part of the journey, you'll be back stronger than ever in no time!
Rest Well, Run Strong😎🏃♂💪
100%, thanks Robert :)
Get back in it. Always listen to your body. Speedy recovery, hope it is not too much of a setback.
I am so sorry Ben, hope u recover well and soon so we can see u running again. Love u videos, watched all of them … hope u still make Berlin 🍀🍀🍀
Bummer. I had a buldging disc (or maybe fully herniated) in january last year. It sucked, and couldnt run properly for 2-3 month. Focused a lot on core training, which helped me get back stronger. Also have some very good stretches i still do everyday.
Fingers crossed for a quick recovery, Ben!
Thanks mate, been lacking on the core so maybe a sign to get back on it before marathon season
Sorry to hear about that and I hope you recover well and come back soon, biking, hiking, elliptical,…..😊
Take it easy Ben, it sucks to be injured but looks like there is plenty of good advice on here already!
I'm sure you will get a proper diagnosis and not rush back...lots to be positive about!!!
Best of luck on your healing journey. Back issues are no joke. Had a few in my day. Listen to your doctor, PT, and do the exercises they recommend. Injury sucks. Sending as many healing vibes as I can. 😀❤️🌈
Unlucky with the race, Ben. But it is definitely better to look after yourself 100%. Hope your recovery goes well. Take it easy until you're back to full strength =D
Hope you heal quickly Ben. Sorry your race didn’t go to plan. I got my PB at that race last year and an Essex bronze medal. Sadly couldn’t make it this year. Fast course 👌 Look forward to seeing you back running soon, but in the meantime rest up and get better x
Awh well-done Ben .. on to the next one ...
Don't let it get to ya ..
Been there before ..
Hope it's not serious injury ...🙏👍💪💪.. ya actually looked great running
All the best in your recovery
Have also been dealing with an injury. Hope you‘ll get better soon. Just sitting around sucks. Thank you for sharing that
Wishing you A happy speedy recovery mate. Take it easy one day at a time.
Best of luck with your rehab. Wish you a speedy recovery.
It’s so hard to get injured right after coming back from an injury, we’re all cheering you on!!!!
I wish quick recovery to you Ben! I hope you keep posting though
Hey Ben. Ive had similar injuries mate (including now) and it is frustrating. Hang in there. Look after it and you'll be back soon. Steve
Yeah tough one especially when im feeling in great shape but sure a few weeks off wont be too much of a set back. Just need to make sure i get on top of it before marathon season :)
we all have those moments, i am currently 4 weeks out from my first marathon and i got a baker cyst with inflamed hamstring tendons in my right knee, i hope i can somehow still run, sometimes it really be like that 😥 its quite hard on the mind too for me since i run for my mental health more then anything, i hope you get better soon and recover fast ben!
Come back strong Ben, injuries are so tough on the mind, However I have no doubt you will be back stronger. Best wishes from 🇺🇬
Feel for you Ben, I had a bulging disc last year and was also told it would take about 6 weeks to heal. It's now nearly 18 months later and it's still not 100% so be careful. Obviously running doesn't help it but I found that doing nothing was even worse. Would definitely recommend taking some walks to keep moving. Best of luck!
Courage champion. Tu reviendras plus fort.
Never easy ben, and as an old guy it doesn’t get easier, ive been injured a year really and keep trying to come back but its not working so i will try a diff recovery, i love running and im sad, anyway i hope you get this all figured out and if i can say 1 thing since your young take your time and heal and strengthen and i hope you get back to 100%..take care
I have the same issue. Traction has helped me. The vertebrae are pulled apart for a few seconds at a time, allowing the bulged out part of the disc to regress , relieving the pressure on the nerves and thereby the pain. If your condition persists despite your efforts, this is something probably worth looking into.
Sorry to hear this Ben,down but not out,all the very best for a speedy recovery pal.
Thanks Tommy!
Hoping for your full recovery soon. Get some rest, get rehab sessions. Hopefully you will recover without the need for surgery. 💪🏼
Fast recovery Ben!
You got me to run my first race this weekend! Great inspiration! Stay safe
Ben, I hope you make a speedy recovery
Thanks!
Thanks for the injury update.
Sad to hear this mate, you’re at the really punchy end of running, so I’m sure it’s really tough to stay injury free. back soon Ben!
I would look into those shoes you wear. A lot of recent studies suggesting the huge stack height leads to instability which may cause ankle, knee and back inuries. Some people are also saying that the high energy return from carbon plated shoes comes at a cost. They suggest that the extra energy is being absorbed by the back or knees. There's always a trade off with these things.
Correct. Wear carbon shoes minimally. Rarely in training. Hope you're back soon Ben.
Wishing you a speedy recovery Ben! Thanks for sharing 💪
Club runner -17:00 minutes and quicker: good club runner 14:30 - 15:20
Sub elite 13: 50 -14:20
Elite : sub 13:20’ - for 5km - my view.
Personally I found myself in no man’s land,with 14:16 - could win league race but too slow for any decent competition.
What’s everyone else’s thoughts?
Get well soon champ❤
Get better Ben!🙏💙
Thank you
Congrats Ellie!
Feel for you Ben - I'm also injured at the moment so back out on the bike to at least keep moving! Pack of frozen peas on my foot as we speak. Take care and look forward to seeing you back running once you're fully on the mend.
Wishing you a speedy recovery!
Sorry to hear Ben. I wouldn't have run in a new pair of unworn shoes. As a mature runner I am very susceptible to injury with a change in footwear. Hope you recover well and quickly.
Remember one thing Ben. Life isn’t a sprint, it’s a marathon. You are quite young and it would be a shame to try to rush through rehab on a serious injury and possibly end your competitive future. Listen to your body and next time running hurts, stop! Don’t be a hero, it usually doesn’t help. Pain is your body telling you something is wrong. I don’t mean muscle soreness, which is often painful, but real, honest pain which comes from injury. Know when to say when. Pushing through just isn’t worth the risk. Take care of your health! Take it from someone who knows. And I learned the hard way.
Some great advice Ray, thank you!
You got this, Legend 💪
Unlucky mate. Maybe next time!! Great work with your channel!!
Oh, Ben, I feel for you. 6 weeks ago, I got pain in my quad, the next day shin, the 3rd day after getting up and going to the bathroom. pain in my right leg was so bad I collapsed. I spent a day in A&E on an ECG machine heart ok but think I may have sciatica. I eventually got an MRI scan on Saturday, and I'm waiting for my diagnosis. My osteo thinks it's L3/L4 in my spine and could be like you a bulge. The pain has now stopped in my lower leg, but I get stiffness and mild pain in my right quad, I've been doing a lot of mobility and S&C and stretching. I found on TH-cam "run better with Ash" his channel is superb, loads of follow along content coverage whole range of workouts, stretching etc he is brilliant.
I can run without pain but my right quad gets a feeling like DOMS after 3/4 mile, so that's what I'm sticking with until my results come back. I wish you well and hope it mends OK.
I'm 69 and miss running.
What a mad warm up, I’ve never heard anything so unnecessarily complicated 😮 Then you got injured, so I guess dump that warm up
😂
Hope you recover soon, Ben. I am sure you will come back stronger.
Painful though it is to drop out of a race, I reckon you made the right decision not to finish. There is no point in simply finishing if the pain is such that you can't run at your normal pace. You can do a lot of further damage for absolutely no reward. I accept that some people will disagree with this and say that you should never drop out - Ron Hill for example. Never had a back injury myself (all my problems have been the hips and below) but I realise that they can be a real pain to get over. All the best and hope that you are back running soon.
Yeah at the time i feared a sacrum stress fracture which i know from friends who have been through it can be very fragile. Theres a difference between pushing through the pain and doing yourself real damage :)
Get well soon buddy! I am out and Inured too at the moment (all part of the process).
Hope you too get back soon John
Ben, I ached just watching this. :( Pain is no fun, and that's especially true when it's coming from your back. (Says the longtime scoliosis sufferer!) And calling it quits partway through the race was, I wager, both the right decision AND the courageous one--because it almost woulda been easier for you to keep going out of pride...But then you'da really paid for it later. I hope you figure this out and vanquish it! We're sending you strength in the meantime!
I hoping to see your recovery journey here in Yt also. Speedy recovery to you ben.