Advice

[hannahb]

I have a decision to make. I need help
I’ve been dealing with some low back pain/hip pain that has flared up. I’ve also been dealing with colds and strep and felt run down. I’ve already concluded that my marathon this Sunday wasn’t going to be what I wished it would be.
Then I looked at the weather. 20 mph winds with gust up to 28.
Do I:
A. Just suck it up.
B. Cancel my hotel (last day to do so is today), take a week or 2 and get my back in order and then set my sights on kiawah.

[bostonmichelle]

I agree cancel and set yourself up for a better Kiawah race.

[cinco]

Back pain is pretty damn miserable to run with, so I’d hold off too. I’m sorry!

[G22]

B. I say give yourself time to heal and enjoy Kiawah. That race will most likely be there again if you want to run it when you feel more prepared and healthy.

[hannahb]

Thanks guys. I’m not sure what I’m going to do but I’m leaning towards (B) and your responses make me feel better about that decision

[wambam]

Cancel, for sure

[claudiakishi]

I’d cancel too, sorry you have to make this decision.

[gt7301b]

Cancel, I've DNSed two marathons because of the conditions. Add back pain and colds to the mix and I'd certainly set my sights on a different race.

[al320]

Cancel and dont worry about it!

[emilyj]

I would cancel and not think twice. Running with back pain is fucking miserable. Set yourself up for a good Kiawah!

[brooke77]

A marathon? I’d cancel/defer. Hope you heal quickly!

[Wines Not Whines]

If you’re not feeling well, I would hold off until Kiawah or just run this as a training run or “fun run” with no expectations.

[hurricanedrunk]

Definitely B, I'm sorry you're in this position. Hope you feel better soon.

[osulori]

I know I'm late to the party but I'd cancel too. Hope you can rest up and feel better soon!

[ktzmoh]

I would absolutely DNS. 26 miles with back pain could make things a lot worse. And with those conditions? No thanks. Better to get healthy and plan on an amazing Kiawah!