Here's my competition today. Saw this fierce lil' guy on my way in to work this morning. Made a strong move and passed him, despite my very sore left knee.
Glad it's rainy, because I really can't run today. I did 6.5mi yesterday, mostly brisk walk, with some short runs. Right from the start, my right shin and left knee were making me hate running again. Iced the knee, but it feels a bit wobbly and hurts enough to limp. Lower medial (inner) side of patella, I figure typical patello-femoral pain (runner knee)? I prob need to rest it, but I have to walk and stand a lot next few days. Would a neoprene wrap help any? What do you guys do?
Edit: 'in front of' the gas pedal
ReplyDeleteIf you think you've got a case of Runner's Knee, I'd try doing some backwards running around the house or in your yard. A patellar strap will help ease the pain and keep your leg in alignment.
ReplyDeleteMake sure your feet are super, duper straight when you run.
Also, you might pay attention to how you press the gas pedal in your car. When I first got Runner's Knee, my coach mentioned that a lot of us keep our foot in front of the brake pedal and 'twist' right to press the gas. I stopped doing that and instead have my heel in front on the gas pedal.
The combination of keeping my feet super straight, backwards running, the strap and watching how I position my foot on the gas pedal seemed to have done the trick.
Good luck, Doc!
lol.. "on the gas pedal" is during the last 0.2mi
ReplyDeleteThx GreenGirl. The backwards idea is great!