No Pain, No Gain

I got a curious email the other day from someone who lives by the rule of “No Pain, No Gain”. They stated that they run with pain and it is a good thing and how dare I teach people to learn to run without any pain.

I think this person is confused on the kind of pain that we are talking about. Yes, it can be a good thing to push yourself and feel a burn at times when you run. That’s not the kind of pain I am talking about.

I’m talking about the kind of pain that you get from an overuse injury, or some other kind of injury from running. Even experienced runners fall into the trap of running with this kind of pain.

One reason is, yes we love to run and no bit of pain in your knee is going to stop you. I know, I have been there. Problem is if you don’t pay attention to this kind of pain, then it may get worse, and you could be looking at not running for a long time.

So, you need to evaluate the pain. It’s normal to feel some pain from straining yourself during or after a run. And, it can be normal to feel sore after a long run. I’m not talking about that kind of pain.

If you get the kind of pain that might feel like an injury or an overuse injury, then stop running and make an appointment to see a doctor. Try ask yourself these questions, which might help the doctor evaluate your injury.

Is the pain temporary or does it last for your whole run? Do you always get the pain in the same place? Does it last for more than a day after a run? Does it get better or worse as you run?

This isn’t a complete list, but should give you an idea about what to tell the doctor.

I know the saying, “No Pain, No Gain” is a bit of a cliché these days, and it can be the right philosophy to follow when trying to improve yourself, but don’t apply it to overuse injuries.


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Remember, if you are experiencing pain, see a doctor as soon as possible.

And, if you are thinking about or have given up running because of pain or fear of injuries, give my course a try. You can order here: http://www.runningtough.com/order.html.

Thanks,

Jerry Hopkins
Author of “How to Run Like a Deer Forever”
jerry@runningtough.com
http://www.runningtough.com

This blog is for educational purposes only. Always consult your own personal doctor for medical advice and follow it even it contradicts what is said in this email.

Copyright 2005

Jerry Hopkins
Hopkins Business Services, Inc.
5314 Yosemite Dr.
Medina, OH 44256
1-866-316-7988