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To think I could run a marathon with a torn meniscus

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alittlebitdelusional · 24/04/2026 18:43

Well, a suspected torn meniscus.

I injured myself last year and have been running since then, but I finally saw a physio at the start of this year who has referred me for imaging. She has a pretty confident feeling that I’ve torn my meniscus with potentially some ligament damage. My first consultant physio appointment is in three and a half weeks.

I still love running. I’ve had to reduce it over the last few weeks because of pain, but I think part of that is down to running in some seriously worn out trainers that are not designed for running. Think Primark £10 memory foam trainers 😬 I keep seeing the marathon runners this year and I really, really want to do it.

AIBU to think I could? Should I just shelve this dream?

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SunnyAfternoonToday · 24/04/2026 18:53

DD1 recently had an operation to repair her torn meniscus. Her consultant has told her she can never run again!

Rollercoaster1920 · 24/04/2026 18:52

Nothing wrong with entering the ballot now and dreaming whilst seeing what the doctors say. The London marathon is an amazing event to take part in, and watch.

If you're knee is not up did a marathon then look after it and you. Swimming is the new running!

Spaghettea · 24/04/2026 18:51

Possibly not if your knee is never fully fit after the op.
Please get some proper running trainers, decent ones are usually around £100 but they reduce injury. Saucony, Brookes, Asics etc are designed for runners.

Pleasealexa · 24/04/2026 18:51

Well go ahead, what's the worst that could happen?...make it much worse by running, need surgery that might not cure it and as you get older, face never being able to walk/run without pain.

Goatblu · 24/04/2026 18:50

Crazy talk if it is in fact a torn meniscus. I ended up on crutches and paying for private physio as I was I agony. There will be other runs you can do in the future.

Weeelokthen · 24/04/2026 18:49

Aye thats a grand idea, go for it 🙄

alittlebitdelusional · 24/04/2026 18:49

BIWI · 24/04/2026 18:44

Don't be foolish. You will seriously hurt yourself.

Look after the injury and train for next year instead.

Oh I’m looking at next year, not this year. My trust isn’t keen to operate on younger people with joint issues and I’ve been told that the most likely outcome will be a steroid injection and being told to get mobile again while I have the relief from that.

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Stuckinteeth · 24/04/2026 18:48

Speechless you’re asking

Put it like that

BIWI · 24/04/2026 18:44

Don't be foolish. You will seriously hurt yourself.

Look after the injury and train for next year instead.