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« Reply #30 on: June 16, 2010, 08:00:32 AM » |
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« Reply #31 on: June 16, 2010, 09:53:46 AM » |
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LOL my thoughts exactly Peter!
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« Reply #32 on: July 03, 2010, 07:27:36 AM » |
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Is this normal?
As you know my knees, well now just one, acts up if I push my runs (too many too soon, or longer or faster) well, I pushed it Thursday and my knee was sore. But new pain upon waking Friday- my calf muscle felt sore, like I pulled it, and I didn't, at least when I went to bed- so I am thinking in the night it spasmed...
It isn't horrible, but sorta adds insult to injury! or maybe that should read injury to injury lol
Has anyone had this happen?
And to top it off, we are having a BBQ today and I have so much to do!!! (funny thing is, and this must be a runner in the making talking, I am dying to heal so I can get out there and run more!!)
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« Reply #32 on: July 03, 2010, 07:27:36 AM » |
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« Reply #33 on: July 03, 2010, 07:44:26 AM » |
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must be a runner in the making talking, I am dying to heal so I can get out there and run more!!)
I hear ya Nancy, thought I was healed more than I actually am, now getting depressed because after just 4K my leg is still bothering me, and I'm resigned to walking 5k tomorrow at Wolfe Island instead of running the 10k I originally signed up for.
thank goodness I can still cycle pain free. Good luck in your healing process, hope it goes better than mine.
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« Reply #34 on: July 03, 2010, 08:11:14 AM » |
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Ha, this email arrived in my box 5 minutes ago... talking about strengthening the hips to help with knee pain in female runners... http://fitness.mercola.com/sites/fitness/archive/2010/07/03/how-hip-exercises-reduce-knee-pain.aspxHope you are pain free tomorrow Gloria, sorry you are not able to do the 10k, but you are still loving so you are heading in the right direction. DANG healing takes too long!! YES thank goodness for cycling, I am thinking the same thing. I have tons of energy and have to use it up somehow! Nancy |
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« Reply #34 on: July 03, 2010, 08:11:14 AM » |
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« Reply #35 on: July 03, 2010, 09:09:11 AM » |
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Nancy ....
Maybe this is a long shot, but if I am going to have aches and pains from a run (not including the piriformis issues I am dealing with right now), I don't always necessarily ache the day of or the next day. Sometimes it can even be two days later. And it doesn't always make a difference whether I stretch or not (although I am really bad at stretching).
You did mention that you took off a little faster at the Canada Day event than you normally would have (which is TOTALLY normal because in any race, it is REALLY hard to learn to pace yourself when your adrenalin is pumping!). So maybe your calf is sore or stiff just because of Thursday's run. (Like I have been trying to do every few hours through the day), stop and take some time and stretch it out.
Hopefully this helps and you feel better soon!
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« Reply #36 on: July 03, 2010, 01:14:13 PM » |
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Maybe this is a long shot, but if I am going to have aches and pains from a run (not including the piriformis issues I am dealing with right now), I don't always necessarily ache the day of or the next day. Sometimes it can even be two days later. And it doesn't always make a difference whether I stretch or not (although I am really bad at stretching).
Sandy wrote an article on DOMS http://triandrunsports.com/triforum/index.php/topic,2484.0.htmlHope you both recover fast.... I know I'm still not ready (physically), 5 weeks and counting  April |
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« Reply #37 on: July 03, 2010, 05:00:28 PM » |
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Thanks for sharing that April! Excellent article on DOMS and well explained in terms (I) can understand.
My piriformis issues are currently under medical attention and I feel like I am well on my way to recovery. Have gone from constant aching to minor complaining. Progress!!
Hope you find the next 5 weeks go by quickly and that you are back on the road soon.
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« Reply #38 on: July 07, 2010, 06:25:20 AM » |
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Not sure whether to put this here or in a "rant" thread.
My knee has slow and steadily felt better since the Canada Day run, (I totally get it that I went too fast, I have the energy but my body needs time to adjust - I understand the advice Kate gave me for next time, newer runners are better to go to the back of the crowd to start off)
Then last night a bleep bleep cat (I do adore but...) decided it was a great idea to walk in front of me while on a late night bathroom stroll. Think I undid a day or two of healing.
Anyway, I booked an appt with a physiotherapist on Monday to learn how to strengthen/deal with this knee, I am absolutely miserable not being able to run. I can bike and swim, walk a few kms, so I will have to be content with that.
There that is off my chest.
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« Reply #39 on: July 07, 2010, 05:41:01 PM » |
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The problem with injuries is even if we give up the irritating factor, something else will step in and take its place. Even cats (I honestly think sometimes that mine is out to try and kill me).
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« Reply #40 on: July 07, 2010, 08:07:47 PM » |
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« Reply #41 on: July 12, 2010, 10:22:55 AM » |
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Back from my 1st physio appt.
Apparently on my right leg the inner muscle (she did name it...) is weak and the outer muscle is tight. These muscles help keep my knee aligned, patella, so because the one side is weak and the other is tight, it tends to go off course once fatigued. So we are going to work with that. Learned some exercises to do, and did some while there with a muscle stimulator gadget on, now that felt cool.
Am OK to attempt a run, but stop if it feels at all irritated, so we don't keep starting over.
I will "try" to listen, I want to run so I best follow orders and get this muscle strong. She taped my patella in-place and I go back again Friday.
I feel hopeful and excited again!
So Kate, no boot camp, not for now anyway. Soon though!!!! I am ready to whip this "skeleton" into shape.
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« Reply #42 on: July 12, 2010, 12:17:40 PM » |
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There will always be opportunities for Boot Camp. Holly likes to offer torture sessions on a regular basis.
Get better soon and listen to the advice of your physiotherapist (even though it's REALLY hard to listen once bitten by this running bug).
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« Reply #43 on: July 14, 2010, 11:40:31 AM » |
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You are SO right Kate!
I am doing well so far, holding myself back... I went for a short run yesterday, went fairly well. Go back to see therapist Friday and continue with exercises.
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« Reply #44 on: July 15, 2010, 08:21:50 AM » |
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Another short run (about 2.5-3km) then walk..under my belt with my knee taped, no pain, no swelling, notta. So I will keep strengthening those muscles and hopefully one day soon my patella will stay where it belongs -and I can run like the wind! I went over to the Moira track today, nice surprise they graded it, (at the end of the year when no kids are there???, it had horrible ruts) but my shoes and legs are covered in dust! But I seemed to have a bit of fatigue myself, like Kate, not sure if it was the heat, not too much running lately, or what, but I felt heavy out there, not out of breath but like I was carrying extra weight, lethargic a bit. Time for a healthy shake, and I will put some black strap molasses in for iron! Today's recipe is: Nancy's Wake Up Shake  ice cubes (toss in at the end) 1 cup soy/almond milk (or milk) 1/3 cup brewed coffee 1 tbsp all-natural peanut butter (or almond butter) 1 banana (ripe is better) 1 scoop clean chocolate protein powder 1 tbsp black strap molasses YUMMY! Nancy |
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