Sudden fall from bicycle

[ritu85260]

Early morning last week I went for a short ride right after strength exercises at home on empty stomach. After 5 mins I fell on the road and got a bruised knee. I had no idea how I fell, as nothing hit me and I did not skid either. I could get up and continue the ride with a bloody knee. I assumed it could be hypoglycemia induced by exercises, as I am not diabetic. Does anyone have such an experience?

I completed 10 weeks of my 16-week HM plan. Now I lost 1 week for the accident, will probably lose another week or two. Do I continue from week 11 when I resume?

My farthest distance is 17 km, having also done 16 km twice and 15 once. Is it good enough for an HM race scheduled 4 weeks from now?

Looking for suggestions! Thanks!

[jrunner Marathon]

If you have run 16-17 km, you can run HM anyday now. You don't have to do anything special.

Just take care of injury and don't run if you are not recovered fully.

[ritu85260 10 Miles in reply to jrunner]

Yes, will ensure full recovery before running again. I so wanted to complete the full HM plan before the race, oh well!

[Decker Ultramarathon]

In terms of distance you should be ok to run the HM. But I would maybe try some shorter exploratory runs just to ensure your knee is ok after the fall. Try not to overtrain if you can help it. And if possible always try to have something to eat before you head out and roughly every 7-10k just to be safe.

[ritu85260 10 Miles in reply to Decker]

Yes, a few 5k runs would be a great idea before any long run. This was a lesson in fuelling! Henceforth not even a 5k on empty stomach 😆😆😆

[misswobble Marathon in reply to ritu85260]

Even if it’s only a banana, get something inside you! You’d been strength training so most likely run out of gas and your legs failed you.

There’s quite some trial and error goes in before you find your perfect fuelling strategy - if indeed there is such a thing 😃. Porridge oats, bananas, peanut butter, nuts, coconut, sweet potatoes, spinach etc. Lots of natural foods to help fuel your exercise

I hope your knee is better soon and you can try it out before your event. good luck🍀 😃👍

[ritu85260 10 Miles in reply to misswobble]

Thanks for the suggestions, I will be careful henceforth. I was reading your 10k report just now and lo, here's your message 😀😀

[misswobble Marathon in reply to ritu85260]

I’m a proper foodie and am usually hungry 😋

[ritu85260 10 Miles in reply to misswobble]

A foodie marathoner...the perfect combo!! Eat what you want and burn it off the next day!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

As others have said, 17k is already good prep for a half marathon. Some plans only go to 16k and the atmosphere of the day carries you the rest of the way. I just ran a half having only got to 19k in training. The main thing is to nurture your knee and make sure it heals and doesn't incur any further injury. Good luck and speedy healing.

[ritu85260 10 Miles in reply to linda9389]

Yes, with a handful of 15-17k under my belt so far, I feel I can do it on race day on 14th Nov. Just hoping I can practice for two weeks before that. Otherwise there's always a next time.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to ritu85260]

You can do it, concentrate on good nutrition and fuelling now 😊