Spartan Sprint

[ladymoreta]

Starting a thread because I'm being optimistic...

I'm supposed to do the Spartan Sprint (5k obstacle course race) on Saturday. I was doing dips with my trainer this morning, and my sternum... popped. I don't really know how else to describe it. Like when you pop your knuckles, but right in the middle of my chest. It didn't even really hurt, but I could tell something was wrong. We went on to do some just arms stuff, but as I was lifting a weighted ball, it started burning. I quit and went home for Advil and ice.

I admit, I started crying. I've been wanting to do this race for so long, and it wasn't even a chest exercise! I have the most stupid luck! From Dr. Google, it might be fine in 2-3 days, so that's what I'm hoping. I don't want to have to drop out now!! Anyone have any similar experiences, preferably ones that healed quickly?

[ballibeg]

No experience of this one but you're fit and strong so your chances of a speedy recovery high I'd reckon. Fingers crossed for you.

[L.Jane]

My fingers are crossed for you!

[spotty_dog]

How are you feeling today? I've had pops and twinges of all sorts, not sure what your chest is up to but I'd be really hopeful about 5 days of rest being a cure. Fingers crossed!

[ladymoreta]

Thank you! It's still tender today, but not burning the way it was yesterday. Starting to feel a little more hopeful!

[spotty_dog]

How are you feeling? Looking good for tomorrow? Did you do a test penalty pushup? Not that you'll need to do any on the course. You're going to rock this!

[ladymoreta]

Slowly getting better, but still too sore to do the race.

[spotty_dog]

Really?! Holy cow! Do you think you'll see someone about it? That really sucks.

[ladymoreta]

Thank you. I'm really bummed. Held out hope until Wednesday, but the amount of pain I had after Six Flags made it clear I wasn't up for 100+ burpees and/or a bunch of upper body obstacles. (I only rode two tame roller coasters and a couple non-thrill rides.)

I probably won't go see anyone. There's not much they can do for a chest injury except tell me to ice it, take ibuprofen, and rest. A friend is trying to talk me into seeing her chiropractor, but they make me nervous. Hoping it's better by next week, but I told her I'd go Monday if it's not improving.

[Bittersweet]

Oh that's such a bummer! I hope you're back to 100% soon.


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[MrsC]

Sorry it didn't work out but hope you feel better soon!

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[L.Jane]

That stinks it didn't work out. I hope the pain subsides quickly

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