Bruised a rib. I need to keep running as I'm preparing for a marthaon in late setember. How should I train?

Question

I recently bruised my ribs while playing the irish sport of hurling. I took a shoulder to the ribs. It didnt knock me completely out of breath but it did hurt like h**l. I must continue training for an upcoming marathon in late september and would like some advice on healing quickly. I would hate to stop training as I have already worked extremely hard this summer to get where I already am. Any suggestions would help. ( Please keep the remarks to healing please )

Answer 1

Tape it up and keep on going.  The body will take care of itself.

Answer 2

Focus on breathing into your belly to minimize the movement in your rib cage.  You may have to cut back a little on the intensity.  Ice the ribs when possible after running, no more 20 minutes with the ice.