Stress fractures are one of the most serious injuries you can get in triathlon or running. It usually require 6 to 8 weeks of rest and the use of a moon boat. It is possible to keep swimming for most stress fracture and it is even possible to keep riding on the flat or indoor depending where the injury is. It mainly comes from high volume, not enough rest and malnutrition. Here is a good article from The Injury Clinic about it. Train safe 🙂
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About the Author: Stephane Vander Bruggen
5x AG World Champion, Sub 9h Ironman athlete - Stephane originates from Belgium and spent many of his early years racing triathlon there. It is in Belgium through the influence of his parents that he fell in love with the sport. A natural competitor Stephane became a student of the sport always searching for ways to give him an edge over his competition. This constant study and striving for improvement has naturally progressed into a passion for coaching triathlon and its individual disciplines.
