Yesterday I ran 2.5 miles on the track. It was the first time in this training that I had run quite so far, straight. And it was on the track - which I HATE! I just felt so good and Emma was in dance class around the corner so I had time, and I was SO into my music, so I kept going.
I am doing fine today except this pain in that same knee again. My muscles feel fine. A little stiff, but not bad. I am taking today off, and getting up early tomorrow and going outside for my run.
Tim is off, for the next three days so that is nice, I will take the chance to get some outside workouts in before Thanksgiving.
Don't know what's up with the knee but Tim said it's likely my it band giving me trouble so he said he would massage it out for me tonight. What a great guy, huh?
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6 years ago
All knees are different, and I can't tell you that our knee pain is caused by the same problems, but I've found that running with a knee brace helps. I also found that icing right after a run works wonders!
ReplyDeleteI carry extra fluid in my knees. I've never looked into getting them drained. I've heard it's a relatively normal process. Pro athletes get it done all the time and are usually back the next day; but amateurs usually take a week or so to bounce back. I don't have a week right now, and IMO no point in draining them just so they get filled up again... I may get yelled at for that comment...
Honestly though, running with a brace, the occasional brace throughout the day after long runs, and immediate icing helped me. But like i said...not necessarily the same problem.
Hope it gets better soon!
PS - are you doing the Fiesta Bowl 5k? I am for sure doing the half!!!
Sorry about your knee. Yay for 2.5 without stopping! Keep it up!
ReplyDeleteJen is right, all knee pain is different. I have patello femoral syndrome, that causes my pain, but there are SO many other things. I don't run with a traditional brace, but I do use kinesio tape for support. Do you use a foam rollers? Oh, it hurts so good! Really good to work the kinks out, especially if it's your IT band. Stretch, ice and rest when it is really screaming at you.
ReplyDeleteI have been thinking about using the kinesio tape for a while now. I read about it about 9 months ago and truly, I am fascinated by it. Talked with my friend who is a PT and she was all about it! Good thought.
ReplyDeleteFoam roller... I want one!!! I love to make it hurt so good! Where did you get yours?