Training with a Broken Scaphoid
Gallantry
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Help! I did my frist sprint last year and am now hooked on tri...so much so I've entered the london Tri, going for Oly distance with my prep training start at the beginning Dec 06.. all was proceeding well .. until...... 11 days ago I came off my mountain bike and it looks like I've broken my scaphoid. So arm has just been replastered for another 4 weeks! Humpf... So advice needed please.....
1. Given I was a weak swimmer anyhow, but had been working hard.... I'm now unable to swim train for another month or so - is 1500m by 3 Aug realistic? In fact is Oly distance by 3 Aug realistic!!!
2. Does anyone have any training ideas to keep me occupied for next few weeks.... hand is still sore and cast quite tight. Have managed a 30min turbo sess this morning before it all got too uncomfortable. Haven't really contemplated running yet
3. Anyone done this before or knows recovery length after it comes out of plaster????
Thanks for any advice!
Frustrated of Berkshire! [;)] [:@]
1. Given I was a weak swimmer anyhow, but had been working hard.... I'm now unable to swim train for another month or so - is 1500m by 3 Aug realistic? In fact is Oly distance by 3 Aug realistic!!!
2. Does anyone have any training ideas to keep me occupied for next few weeks.... hand is still sore and cast quite tight. Have managed a 30min turbo sess this morning before it all got too uncomfortable. Haven't really contemplated running yet
3. Anyone done this before or knows recovery length after it comes out of plaster????
Thanks for any advice!
Frustrated of Berkshire! [;)] [:@]
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Healing will depend on the type of break you have and a what risk you have of complications (typically dictated by the where the break is). It may be worthwhile talking at more length to your doctor about it.
As to training the only advice I can give in the early days to avoid pain are either don't train to hard and/or keep the arm elvated to reduce swelling. Again you'd be better off with professional advice....
Concerning the time to train for an olympic triathlon. You can do the training for an olympic triathlon in 14 weeks with just 12 - 18 hours per week. Its not the most ideal training time but it can definately be done, so you will have plenty of time to train as long as you look after yourself now and don't cause any more damage.
Good Luck and take care
I'll get to know how good (or bad) the break is on 19th feb so fingers crossed. At least it's not so sore now and i've managed a couple of v easy 30min turbo sessions... not quite the 8 hours a week but better then nothing... have figured I can probably fit a few of those in plus some core work without too much bother to the arm/ hand.
Happy training to all you guys out there, I'll just have to take it easy for a bit![8D]