HELP...Post Race Issues- what is going on?
Hi all,
I am hoping someone can shed some light on what might be going on.
BACKGROUND:
So I raced an Xterra (1 mile swim, 20 mtn bike, 6.2 trail run) on Saturday in Alabama....it was a good race- no issues during the race- finished strong but just HOT. I was dehydrated for sure. After awards- raced back to the hotel to get my bike apart. Hard time getting things off - feeling low from racing, and i was rushed- that's when I started to feel it in my legs- I really wanted to sit- no time. But they started to feel crampy.
Finally got all my gear and bike apart- into the rental car- and off to the airport. This is where I jacked myself up. I had to lug my bike, suitcase, triathlon bag, backpack a mile from rental car place to terminal in airport. I would walk 50 feet and have to stop because my legs started burning. By the time I got to the check in desk I could barely lug my bike bag and gear (totaling way over my body weight)
So then it was 6+ hours home....
Next day (Sunday)- cannot walk down the hallway without my legs burning (like feeling like they are filling with lactic acid) and almost cramping. The feeling begins at my hips/glutes then down my legs. Then I get pins and needles in my feet. It wasn't a typical muscle soreness at all.
Its now Thursday and it has not gotten better. I have eaten and drank A TON all week....and got a massage....and rested more than I ever have in FOREVER. but I couldn't even easy spin 1/4 mile this morning.
What is wrong with my legs? They do not work at all. I am totally freaked out. I have to stop coming up the stairs at work.
Any thoughts?? Neurological? Still recovering? May be vascular as I have an issue there already. But this race was not that long- it was not an Ironman. and its not the typical my muscles are sore feeling....this is something i have never felt.
Any input would be greatly greatly appreciated.
I am hoping someone can shed some light on what might be going on.
BACKGROUND:
So I raced an Xterra (1 mile swim, 20 mtn bike, 6.2 trail run) on Saturday in Alabama....it was a good race- no issues during the race- finished strong but just HOT. I was dehydrated for sure. After awards- raced back to the hotel to get my bike apart. Hard time getting things off - feeling low from racing, and i was rushed- that's when I started to feel it in my legs- I really wanted to sit- no time. But they started to feel crampy.
Finally got all my gear and bike apart- into the rental car- and off to the airport. This is where I jacked myself up. I had to lug my bike, suitcase, triathlon bag, backpack a mile from rental car place to terminal in airport. I would walk 50 feet and have to stop because my legs started burning. By the time I got to the check in desk I could barely lug my bike bag and gear (totaling way over my body weight)
So then it was 6+ hours home....
Next day (Sunday)- cannot walk down the hallway without my legs burning (like feeling like they are filling with lactic acid) and almost cramping. The feeling begins at my hips/glutes then down my legs. Then I get pins and needles in my feet. It wasn't a typical muscle soreness at all.
Its now Thursday and it has not gotten better. I have eaten and drank A TON all week....and got a massage....and rested more than I ever have in FOREVER. but I couldn't even easy spin 1/4 mile this morning.
What is wrong with my legs? They do not work at all. I am totally freaked out. I have to stop coming up the stairs at work.
Any thoughts?? Neurological? Still recovering? May be vascular as I have an issue there already. But this race was not that long- it was not an Ironman. and its not the typical my muscles are sore feeling....this is something i have never felt.
Any input would be greatly greatly appreciated.
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I finished a half marathon a month ago in which I exceeded my ability. I pushed way harder than I should and I surely paid the price. Same symptoms you are describing: Extremely soared, struggle to go upstairs, hurt like crazy going downstairs, and struggle to ride. Just like you I hydrated, massaged, etc.
It took a full week before I started to recover. I was able to ride and go for a short run at a slow pace 7 days after the race.
Hope you start feeling better soon.
@Jorge Duque thank you- I am currently admitted to the hospital- my illiac arteries are completely blocked. So I found what’s wrong 😢😢😢😢
So last Thursday I was admitted to Hartford hospital because Both of my iliac arteries are completely occluded (blocked). This was a sudden and critical change in my condition (iliac arterial endofibrosis) they are not sure what exactly causesd this and its very unique because BOTH of my legs are equally and completely blocked. So surgery was Wednesday. They did an endofibrosectomy with patch angioplasty. Basically they will cut into my artery and scope out the thickening and stuff and patch it up. this will open passage and I'll get all my blood circulation back. so surgery took 5+ hours on one side. Long time under..... but surgery was successful!. They had to replace my artery bc after clearing it all out it was too thin. And They only did one side since it was too much time under 😔but I'm 1/2 way to recovery now and I'm happy about that!!! ❤️💪🏻😊 I get to go home tomorrow but have to come back in a week or 2 for round #2.
The first I heard of this condition was in this VeloNews article from two years ago. It was scary then, and it's scary now. I'm glad you had a quick diagnosis, and a quick journey to surgery. Good luck as you get ready for the next operation.
http://www.velonews.com/2016/06/feature/power-iliac-artery-endofibrosis-cycling_409438
Thinking of you, your strong spirit, inspirational smile, and HUGE contribution to this team.
KMF, mojo from Texas sent your way.
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