I remember at the end of the 2011-2012 snowboarding season, when I had started training for the marathon that never happened, and my tendinitis had begun, I went out riding one day. And I almost started crying because of the pain in my shins. It was not that the pain was all that intense. It was that I was so frustrated that a running injury was interrupting my snowboarding.
I remember deciding back then, “This is the end of the snowboarding season. I have to focus on my running now. It’s okay.”
But here I am, 6 months later, struggling with the same stupid injury, and letting it get in the way of my snowboarding.
My posterior tibialis tendinitis flared up like a beast when I went snowboarding this weekend.
I forgot my phone while I was out riding, but here’s a picture I took from the parking lot! It was a beautiful day…soft snow and blue skies.
When I run, I can’t feel the pain till afterwards, and quite often till the next day. Not so with snowboarding. Every time I was on my heel side (e.g. weight focused on the heels of my feet), my left tibialis hurt.
After two hours, I decided to take a break and get some Advil, but when I realized how much better my shin felt when I wasn’t snowboarding, I called it quits for the day.
However, when I got home, my tibialis felt fine, so I went for a run/walk. And now my right tibialis hurts. (Remember, the snowboarding was hurting the left tibialis).
I don’t know what to say. From what I’ve heard, tendinitis is an irritating little monster that flairs up and causes trouble and lasts for quite some time.
I don’t plan to run/walk again till the pain goes away. But my PT told me that if the pain stays low (as it is), it means it’s okay. I’m struggling to find the balance, because while the pain is low, the frequency of the pain is increased. So I feel like I should hold off.
I hate that I can’t seem to competently do any sort of active pursuits without this tendinitis getting in the way. I hate how long recovery has been.
Tell me that your weekend went better than mine!?
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Christine @ Love, Life, Surf
January 14, 2013 at 8:38 am (UTC -7) Link to this comment
So I think that we’re injury twins because I’ve been so frustrated lately. I feel like I paid my dues last year with my knee. I was patient, didn’t freak out and didn’t push things. But now, almost a year later, I’m done with being less than 100% and injured. My knee is feeling better but now it’s hamstring and something around my ribs. I just want to run and do things without having to think twice about it or be cautious. Sorry for the venting but I totally can relate to this. I hate the recovery has been so long for both of us too!
Lauren
January 14, 2013 at 9:53 am (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Darn girl…I’m so sorry you can’t seem to shake this tendonitis thing
. You have been SO good with your PT and taking it slow and it’s not fair that you aren’t being rewarded properly! I went to the mountains this weekend for my first snowshoeing adventure…it was tons of fun and I can’t wait to go again. Do you have snowshoes, we should go sometime?!
Tasha @ Healthy Diva
January 14, 2013 at 11:45 am (UTC -7) Link to this comment
I am sorry that you are so frustrated right now. Injuries are never fun, but just remember that as long as you listen to your body and take it easy you will get better.
Colin DeWaay
January 14, 2013 at 6:30 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
I hear ya Becky! Tendonitis is a nasty thing, you never know if you should be letting it rest or if you should be working it and how to be working it to get it better. I think I’ve been dealing with my bicep tendonitis for about the same amount of time. I’ve found something with eccentric exercises that seems to be helping and hope will kick it for good soon, but not sure yet. I sure hope you can get this thing behind you!
Abby @ Change of Pace
January 14, 2013 at 9:06 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Ugh- so sorry to hear of the continued issues.
Last year whenever I’d ski, it would bug my knee more and more. I cut many ski days way too short because of it. I feel your pain and just want to say HANG IN THERE! You will get better. And then you’ll be snowboarding and running pain free!
Julie @ Sweetly Balanced
January 15, 2013 at 5:42 am (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Injuries are so frustrating!! Hopefully you get better soon!!! I had an incredibly uneventful weekend of hanging around the house and cleaning…
Lynette
January 20, 2013 at 9:25 am (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Hey Becky, I nominated you for a Liebster Award. Check out the details here: http://lifesbetterinyogapants.blogspot.com/2013/01/the-liebster-award.html
runfundone
January 21, 2013 at 9:41 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Hi! Thanks for the honor! And thanks for stopping by!
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[...] runfundone Remember how two weeks ago, snowboarding made my tibialis hurt so badly that I called it quits for the day? After that painful snowboarding adventure, I went home and I ran 4 miles, which caused more pain. [...]