Almost injured before vlm

Need some sensible advice
Now in my taper period for vlm
Had pain groin/ lower abdominal at end on my last long run 22miles- nothing major - stiff that evening and fine by following morning.
Did next long run this Friday - should have been a 13 miler but pain again- this time after 10 miles. Could have continued but didn't want to risk the main event.

Thinking this is from a hip flexor? Can feel an ache on sitting from lying in my lower abs. Hip feels ok- but lifting leg hurt on running

My dilemma is do I rest and do no running - and hope 2 weeks will settle everything? Shall I cross train ( elliptical trainer) the equivalent of my taper?
Thoughts everyone?

I'm a reasonbly experienced runner10+ years - many halfs but first Marathon. Training has been going well without any niggles-Help!

I'm having problems too!! Deciding whether to rest for 2 weeks and hope for the best!!

Hi
Sorry to hear you are concerned. The final weeks before a marathon are always tricky in my experience. I've had to pull out of VLM a week ago, to a hamstring injury this year...

I would encourage you to rest. Focus on all the training you have completed. Cross train if necessary. Could you see a physio?

Nothing can be added to your fitness now.
Take care.

Thanks for you kind words and sorry to hear you had to defer especially at this stage. I'm going to rest till end of week and see how I fare

Hi Stony,
Good idea.
I'm very disappointed not to be able to run this year, but know there will be other races to look forward to if I let my body recover...
Best of luck!

Hi sequin
Just thought I'd let you know- Groin settled and managed it!crowds and painfull quads resulted in slightly slower than predicted time but had a ball!
Finished in 4:03
Hope you enjoy your vlm next year- who knows miracles may happen and may get lucky in the ballot for 2013!
Take care

Hey Siony!
That's great news. Well done. So pleased you enjoyed yourself and that it all worked out ok. I watched it on tv! I'm in for 2013 and am waiting to hear if I have a place in New York in the autumn. Exciting!
Happy running.
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