It's been a while since I've posted much, so to cut a long story short:
I did my POC in 2002, and failed due to shin splints, and over the last 5 years have seen various orthapaedic consultants, physiotherapists and podiatrists. I have had gait analysis, orthotic insoles, bone pecking, accupuncture, deep tissue massage, compartment pressure tests, x-rays, MRI scans and rehabilitation exercise programmes. These have failed to either identify or cure the problem.
My recent, and final, consultation revealed to me that there is no option for any further physical treatment, either through the NHS or privately. I have been informed that there is categorically nothing that can be done to cure, or indeed find, the problem. I have also been advised that consequently running through the pain will not cause any damage, and that it is down to my strength of mind as to how far/fast/frequently I can run. I find this a little galling as I have been told time and again over the last 5 years (and through a couple of abortive attempts to join the forces) to halt running immediately when I feel pain, which incidentally is around the 3 minute mark.
This would appear to be a significant barrier to overcome, but I have ran twice in the last 10 days, one 4 miler and a 5. While the pain is really bad I have kept going, and the following few days have been hobbling a little, and waiting for the pain to subside before running again (including in about half an hour
).My question (finally!) is thus:
Does anyone have any similar experience or knowledge of this, and in your opinions would I be wasting my time to attempt a PRMC in a few months? Is it possible, on top of everything else in RT that tests you, to succeed with such a condition?
It's a state of mind.
