Whoa! It's Thursday already? How's everyone doing?
I figure I'd update you on my left knee issue. I have NOT done any kind of "training run" since 6 days ago. I have, however, done STEP, PUMP and ATTACK without much issues as part of my classes at the gym as cross training. I have continued to *rest*, ice, elevate and use ibuprofen (sparingly).
So 2 days ago, I decided to do a *test run* by doing 2-3 miles of a walk/run. Unfortunately, it was more of a "walk" than a run. About 5 minutes into it, my knee started throbbing so I had to back off again and call it good.
The good thing is.....
My knee doesn't click, or pop. I don't have problems going down stairs and never feel like the knee is going to give out. It is not swollen or red.
The bad thing is....
I do start feeling the pain when I start the repetitive motion of running combined with the pounding on the ground (no matter if it's the "mill", asphalt or pavement).
The good thing is.....
My knee doesn't click, or pop. I don't have problems going down stairs and never feel like the knee is going to give out. It is not swollen or red.
The bad thing is....
I do start feeling the pain when I start the repetitive motion of running combined with the pounding on the ground (no matter if it's the "mill", asphalt or pavement).
Here's what else I've done besides RICE.
I have fairly new running shoes and I've started using OTC orthotics (thanks to hubby~FREE).
I've also started using a knee brace to keep the knee stable and avoid tracking issues (Pro-Tec brand $20).
I'm doing strengthening exercises for the quads: (Strong quads/VMO = strong knees)
Did you know that female athletes tend to have an increased risk of knee injuries compared to male athletes?
I have a doc appointment this afternoon. Hopefully, he could check my running form, my footwear and shed some light/give me other ways to help my knee and maybe (?) I could still do the HM in 3 weeks. If not, I will be disappointed but it won't be the end of the world.
In the meantime, I'm going to do some spinning this morning with hopes that I can keep up my cardio fitness.
- Straight leg lifts
- Side leg lifts
- Squats
Did you know that female athletes tend to have an increased risk of knee injuries compared to male athletes?
I have a doc appointment this afternoon. Hopefully, he could check my running form, my footwear and shed some light/give me other ways to help my knee and maybe (?) I could still do the HM in 3 weeks. If not, I will be disappointed but it won't be the end of the world.
In the meantime, I'm going to do some spinning this morning with hopes that I can keep up my cardio fitness.
Day 4 - 21 day challenge
Tip: Smile more often - you release serotonin which is the happy hormone. Happiness leads to smiles, smiles also lead to happiness.
Did you smile today?
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