Running thread

[Kippaxpete]

Pretty much what it says in here. Worked for me anyway! Took me about 4 weeks to rest and restart running....

Knee pain and other running injuries

Read about the most common running injuries, including runner's knee, knee pain, shin splints, heel pain, muscle strains and Achilles pain, and how to treat them at home.

www.nhs.uk

Thanks pal. Much appreciated.
One important caveat with this advice though. 'These exercises are not suitable for people with an existing knee injury.'

 

[staffsblue]

Thanks pal. Much appreciated.
One important caveat with this advice though. 'These exercises are not suitable for people with an existing knee injury.'

The other thing with me is that I had quite a bit of knee pain, especially when walking, but Ibruprofen really helped. Obviously check it's compatible with existing medication and you have no allergies to it.

 

[Kippaxpete]

The other thing with me is that I had quite a bit of knee pain, especially when walking, but Ibruprofen really helped. Obviously check it's compatible with existing medication and you have no allergies to it.

Like you, I'd been scarfing down the ibuprofen like there's no tomorrow. That was, until someone told me that consuming more than three capsules a day was potentially harmful!

 

[Kippaxpete]

Thanks pal. Much appreciated.
One important caveat with this advice though. 'These exercises are not suitable for people with an existing knee injury.'

Scanning the internet, I came across this item containing exercises intended to strengthen the muscles that go some way to rehabilitation/preventing knee injuries without placing excessive strain on the knee itself. Time will tell whether they have the desired effect.

Runner’s Knee Exercises: Treating Patellofemoral Syndrome

Runner’s knee can often be managed with exercise or other home remedies. In some cases, you may need to work with a physical therapist to learn a customized exercise routine.

www.healthline.com

 

[franksinatra]

Just back from mine (on a track)

300metres steady pace
100 m walk
300 meters fast pace

X 6

Absolute killer the short distance work. Much prefer a 10k plod but look at it as a necessity to get better. Only really enjoy it once it is over.

 

[Manchester33]

15k today.

Sore knee tonight. Feel like all this discussion or dodgy knees has jinxed me somehow.

 

[Paladin]

8k on Tuesday, 3k yesterday and 10k today. It feels as though my injuries are pretty much gone. Hopefully I'll get through winter without a repeat of last year's arthritis and hip pain.

 

[Man_City_Loyal]

15k today.

Sore knee tonight. Feel like all this discussion or dodgy knees has jinxed me somehow.

are you running in cushioned soles?

 

[The Lightbowne Cowboy]

I changed tact a bit last night. I ran 3k.I jogged for about 200 metres then ran full pelt for about 70/80 metres. I did this about 6 or 7 times and I really felt my lungs were getting a proper work out. I might start doing this twice a week to go along my 15k, 9 k and 6 or 7ks I do through the week. Im gonna do my first park run tomorrow and see what I think of them.

 

[ob]

I changed tact a bit last night. I ran 3k.I jogged for about 200 metres then ran full pelt for about 70/80 metres. I did this about 6 or 7 times and I really felt my lungs were getting a proper work out. I might start doing this twice a week to go along my 15k, 9 k and 6 or 7ks I do through the week. Im gonna do my first park run tomorrow and see what I think of them.

Good luck tomorrow mate