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I ran this morning, but noted something. My right knee has been hurting for a couple of days, and after talking to a few people and doing research online, I've come up with 2 reasons:
1. Running on an incline
2. 2 year old running shoes
Solutions to try:
1. Glucosamine, Chondroitin, MSM
2. Buy new shoes
3. Don't run on an incline (duh)
I can't buy new running shoes now, so I'll try the other 2 potential solutions. The joint support supplements take 4-8 weeks to start working, so hopefully they'll be working by mid-April. I'll post how my knees feel from not running on the incline later this week.
WHAT I'VE DONE
As of last night:
CE: 31/38
RT: 15
CT: 13
This morning, I was on the treadmill for 20 minutes, and then 12 minutes. During the first 20, I had an incline of 5 and walked most of the way. I may have only run 5-6 minutes. The second session I ran for about 8-9 minutes of 12 at 7mph and an incline of 0. No incline obviously let me run farther each time. I'll do that again tomorrow. No bleachers while my knees hurt like this.
I also worked out my abs (hanging leg raises - 3x10, and seated situps - 2x15) and my calves (donkey calf raise - 2x15). Later on, it'll be my deltoids.
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If the other 2 don't work get the shoes soon. I used to have pains from the ankle all the way up mid thigh. Changing shoes made a huge difference. Almost like running on cushion. Also, if you haven't done it yet, have a running expert (or coach) critique your running form. Although the human body is naturally designed for running, we can sometimes do it arkward which can cause joint pains in the process. I play a lot of baseball/basketball, but when I started running my form was seriously goofy which cause me to have hip & back pains until I got it corrected. So ya never know. Good luck!
19 Feb 08 by member: Pking
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My knees still hurt a little, but much less after running with no incline today, and if this continues I'll have to buy new shoes next week. Any brands better than others? I like your idea of getting someone to critique my form - I'll call a friend. Thanks for the advice!
20 Feb 08 by member: harishsr
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