Back pain making it hard to run - week 15 IM plan

Christy Beal

Dear Coaches,

I tweaked my lower back last week, been stretching and icing it like a job. I am able to comfortably swim and cycle with no problems but running is quite painful. It is quickly improving, but frankly I would rather bungle my IM run rather than push it now and not be able to go at all.  Should I add extra bikes to cover the missing runs? Any other suggestions? I have been pretty good up until now with my runs, and I ran a solid half IM about a week ago well within expected pace.

Thank you

Christy

Coach Patrick

Christy you are right to be careful...please keep us posted! Here is some guidance for you, I just wrote this!!

http://members.endurancenation.us/Resources/Wiki/tabid/91/Default.aspx?topic=Run+Jail+--+How+To+Modify+Your+Plan+To+Stay+on+Tra