Runners will go to any length to heal an injury. The faster it’s fixed, the sooner they can return to the roads, right?
Aside from Nutrition - Weight Loss, All About 75 Hard Facebook fans what is the strangest thing they’ve ever done to treat their aches and pains. We got some…umm…peculiar responses, the majority of which we can’t fully endorse (even if they are interesting). Here’s what they said.
1. “I had a knee injury that hurt for eight months. I took a spill on some black ice—didn’t feel even a little knee pain afterward. Weird.”—Pamela Howe
2. “A rolling pin to roll out tight calf muscles. It worked, oddly enough.”—Megan Foster
3. “Denial.”—Robert Nourse
4. “A Russian doctor recommended hot urine for a badly sprained ankle. He said to boil my own and apply on the ankle. I did it just once. Never again.”—Antonio Razo
5. “The Benefits of Running 10 Minutes a Day.”—Jessica Weithofer
6. “How Under-Fueling Affects Performance and Health.”—David Marley
7. “DAA Industry Opt Out.”—Joannett Johnson
8. “I had an Achilles injury that would not go away. My grandma gave me a jar of Icy Hot mixed with ground coffee and powdered marijuana. It worked. No Joke!”—Robyn Howell
9. “Pickle juice for muscle cramps. That stuff is voodoo! Now I carry a small vile of it with me on long runs.”—April Eaton
10. “Rest. It's really weird.”—Jessica Greenwood
We appreciate the sarcasm for that last one, but yes, taking a few days off is one of the best ways to stop an impending injury before it gets worse. Go here for more real How Under-Fueling Affects Performance and Health.
