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When to Push and When to Pull Out

duchess_natas
duchess_natas Posts: 72 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I've been working on my running, as I love running. However I've been having problems with my ankles (the swell up and hurt) and a trick hip that likes to pop out in the middle of a run. I don't want these things to stop me. So I ask, when do you push throw pain and when should you pull out all together?
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  • gp79
    gp79 Posts: 1,799 Member
    Lol. @ your topic
  • Yanicka1
    Yanicka1 Posts: 4,564 Member
    I've been working on my running, as I love running. However I've been having problems with my ankles (the swell up and hurt) and a trick hip that likes to pop out in the middle of a run. I don't want these things to stop me. So I ask, when do you push throw pain and when should you pull out all together?

    You will say that I always recommend the same thing but I know many girls that when they started strenght training, those kind of problem go away.
    Sorry I can't help you with your question :)
  • Smuterella
    Smuterella Posts: 1,623 Member
    Lol. @ your topic

    Glad I'm not the only one who read it that way...
  • Qarol
    Qarol Posts: 6,171 Member
    If it hurts, I say "pull out."
  • BIGJIMMYU
    BIGJIMMYU Posts: 1,221 Member
    I agree with gp79. I must admit I opened this after reading your topic header! ha ha! Pull out!
  • Faintgreeneyes
    Faintgreeneyes Posts: 729 Member
    In my opinion if the pain you are feeling means that something is terribly wrong, then you should stop. You do not want to push through something only to injure yourself.

    I have bad hips and a bad knee, the best thing I did was do PT and get exercises to help strengthen those muscles. Since I have done that- I have not had any issues with pain.
  • mmuzzatti
    mmuzzatti Posts: 704 Member
    Have you tried lube?
  • billsica
    billsica Posts: 4,741 Member
    Topic is misleading. :brokenheart:
    I say always pull out.
  • MinnesotaManimal
    MinnesotaManimal Posts: 642 Member
    I've been working on my running, as I love running. However I've been having problems with my ankles (the swell up and hurt) and a trick hip that likes to pop out in the middle of a run. I don't want these things to stop me. So I ask, when do you push throw pain and when should you pull out all together?

    ok, so Im a perv for clicking, but what ever.......

    gotta listen to your bod, there is a thin line between pushing your body and joints out of their comfort zone, and causing injury. I have pushed through shin splints and had to take 2 weeks off to recover because they got so bad that my shins were bruised and lumpy looking and I could not even walk.

    the only time I have bailed on a run and called for a pick up, I was under dressed, dealing with a nasty cold and still tried to run, it was 19 degrees f with 20 mph winds and I got frost nip on my wedding tackle as it froze to my running pants. I was pretty much to the point of tears by the time my wife caught up with me.
  • warmachinejt
    warmachinejt Posts: 2,162 Member
    dang i feel like quagmire when he is misguided
    on topic you should really see a doctor and see what's wrong
  • sarajo16
    sarajo16 Posts: 142 Member
    Lol the topic name!!!
  • seoid
    seoid Posts: 151
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    mind in gutter
  • gleechick609
    gleechick609 Posts: 544 Member
    I am going through the same thing (ankle pain) and calf/hammie pain. My doctor said my muscles were tight and that stretching was the only thing to do. I see a podiatrist next wednesday
  • ejohndrow
    ejohndrow Posts: 1,399 Member
    It's always a safe bet to pull out.
  • JPod279
    JPod279 Posts: 722 Member
    I've been working on my running, as I love running. However I've been having problems with my ankles (the swell up and hurt) and a trick hip that likes to pop out in the middle of a run. I don't want these things to stop me. So I ask, when do you push throw pain and when should you pull out all together?

    Sounds to me like you really need to see an ortho doc or a sports medicine doc and have them let you know what is going on and when it is safe to push through the pain.
  • Tasha_uk
    Tasha_uk Posts: 70
    I feel conned i was expecting something juicy lol
  • Bronx_Montgomery
    Bronx_Montgomery Posts: 2,284 Member
    When you feel the sensation of explosion then you should pull out.....errrrr this is awkward.....


    Not what I thought you were talking about......hmmmm mind in gutter as well
  • dbrightwell1270
    dbrightwell1270 Posts: 1,732 Member
    I believe with your running the advice should be the same as it would be for what I thought this thread would be discussing. When in doubt, Pull out!
  • cahart11
    cahart11 Posts: 11
    Always pull out. Its better in the long run....Wait, whats this topic about?
  • carrie_eggo
    carrie_eggo Posts: 1,396 Member
    Topic is misleading. :brokenheart:
    I say always pull out.

    Pulling out doesn't work.....I have a 7 year old to prove it.
  • p0stdramatic
    p0stdramatic Posts: 372
    Definitely got my attention. Bad pain means stop.
  • AmberJslimsAWAY
    AmberJslimsAWAY Posts: 2,339 Member
    If it hurts, I say "pull out."

    Thats what she said
  • carrie_eggo
    carrie_eggo Posts: 1,396 Member
    I've been working on my running, as I love running. However I've been having problems with my ankles (the swell up and hurt) and a trick hip that likes to pop out in the middle of a run. I don't want these things to stop me. So I ask, when do you push throw pain and when should you pull out all together?

    If I were you, I'd start a new topic, sans the words "pull out." :smile:
  • SheehyCFC
    SheehyCFC Posts: 529 Member
    In my opinion if the pain you are feeling means that something is terribly wrong, then you should stop. You do not want to push through something only to injure yourself.

    I have bad hips and a bad knee, the best thing I did was do PT and get exercises to help strengthen those muscles. Since I have done that- I have not had any issues with pain.
    ^ This... and what nicksolomon said. Being in pain from being winded or tired is one thing. Being in pain because of serious injury is another. Your body lets you know the difference. "Taking a break" is not the same as "giving up"... there's always an elliptical, bike or swimming if you want non-impact cardio. And as others have suggested - lifting works wonders too
  • margaretmillen
    margaretmillen Posts: 35
    I can't tell you when to throw in the towel, but I do know that my ankles swell with a combination of a lot of exercise and when I'm dehydrated so maybe you should drink extra water. When I started drinking more water than the recommended 8 cups a day on days that I work out excessively my ankles stopped swelling.
  • cnsmith2
    cnsmith2 Posts: 539 Member
    dang i feel like quagmire when he is misguided
    on topic you should really see a doctor and see what's wrong

    GIGGITY
  • JennS19
    JennS19 Posts: 642 Member
    Yeah so I also did a double take at the subject line. LOL
  • SimplyShanRunning
    SimplyShanRunning Posts: 885 Member
    Timing on pulling out is the key

    **slides down into the gutter***
  • ekz13
    ekz13 Posts: 725 Member
    and that's....how to start a thread...
  • cspark1982
    cspark1982 Posts: 30
    Mind was most definantly in the gutter with this topic :)
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