question for runners...

jcm

jcm

Cathlete
I tried to post on Runners World but it was down -

Is it common to experience knee discomfort when you increase your mileage? I'm working up slowly after physical therapy and just went from 3.25 mile run to 3.5 and noticed my knees ache when going up/down stairs (the pt wasn't for knee problems). I only increase my mileage by 10% every other week instead of every week because I don't want to get laid off again. Does this happen w/ every increase?
 
"Does it happen w/ every increase?"

Not for me. But sometimes I am sore after my weekly long run. If it lingers more than 24 hours, then I figure I have to back up, or at least repeat the prior week.

Stretching & diet impact recovery significantly. So make sure you're being diligent there. I cross-train a lot, so I look at my other workouts to see if something I did or didn't do, set me up for some aches.

I guess this isn't very specific. The bottom line is you should listen to your body if it's giving some warning signals.

Debra
 
It happened to me. My bum knee..my right one. Gave out as I came down on the leg while running. You have to be careful and listen to the signs if you have this problem. I still have it even though I run less now. Heavy weights and lunges exacerbate it. Do you find that lunges with the knee that is bothering you hurts??

Cross training helps for sure. Don't have running be your only activity. This is when my knee was causing the most problems. Maybe Maribeth will have some advice..

Janice
 
I have the same problem. I am still a beginner at running and I try not to push myself (not that I could). I believe it's because my body is not used to the impact on hard ground (I don't get this when I do step at home or run on the treadmill). I hope my body will adapt to running because I would hate to give it up.

Yen
 
I run three days a week and do weights two days a week. I'd like to add Cardio Kicks on a regular basis but can't seem to get above 5 workouts a week. My knees actually feel a bit better today so I'm guessing it's just an adjustment period. The "24 hour" guideline is probably a good one. I am down right religious about stretching out after my runs. I don't want to become an ex-runner because of an inury or bad experience.
 
other possibilities

Your shoes are important too. A shoe problem can be a knee problem. 1) Are your shoes too old? I think the guideline is about 400 miles. 2) Are your running shoes the right type for your build & foot strike? Just something else to consider.

Debra
 
RE: other possibilities

yeah - I've just taken a couple days off and I cross-trained on Friday w/ cardio kicks but that was a mistake (aggravated my plantar facitis). So, I'm resting today. I do strengthen quads and hams two days a week w/ MIS or PH, and the running shoes are the ones my physical therapist recommended. I'm just going to take it easy and listen to my body, but keep at it. My goal is to get to a 15 mile week (10 right now).

Thanks for all the advice!!
 
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