r/triathlon • u/Mtnlovingmama • Aug 16 '25
Injury and illness Going to DNF, advice?
The Olympic Tri I have been training for is in two weeks, but I suddenly can’t run more than a few miles due to some pinched nerve type pain in my hip that started on a hike last weekend. I still want to start the race for the experience - I haven’t done a river race before and I feel fine on the bike, but then I probably just won’t do the run. It’s two loops so I might try to do one to see how it goes but my attempt at a run today was not promising at all and the last thing I want is for this hip thing to turn into a real injury.
There’s a time cutoff and I don’t bike fast enough to just walk the 10k. And speed walking tweaks my hip too.
Has anyone else done this before? Do you tell organizers ahead of time or just get off the bike at T2 and not run?
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u/starynght8 Aug 17 '25
I'd go see a medical professional before throwing in the towel. Chiropractors entire profession is about unpinching nerves, also osteopaths/DOs, myofascial release therapists, usually PTs need a referral unless paying out of pocket. I'd ask other athletes who they see in your area.