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Irritating knee issue!

guest — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:37:54 GMT

It's been long time since I've posted here, but I'm back with some questions. Just a tiny bit of background, I've been a runner for 10 years, however, only since 2010 have I been a runner of marathon distance. Since then, I have ran 7 marathons, 10 half marathons and several other races of various distances.I'm no pro and I'm not fast. (average 4:25 marathon/1:57 half.) I have ran all this time pain and injury free.... until now.

Since the beginning of October I have had pain on the inside of my right knee. It seemed to start while in the midst of a string of 3 half marathons in 13 days. The first one went great. I was in pain by mile 8 of the second one, and 6 days later I ran the last of the half marathons even though I was still feeling the discomfort. I know, stupid!! But I was already registered and I traveled with 3 of my friends to do the race... I was anxious going into it and I realize I should've bailed on that one. I ended up walking most of it after mile 6 and was in misery by the end of it. I got home, took 3 weeks off completely from running. My knee seemed to be getting better. I went out again after 3 weeks of complete rest. Ran slow, and only 3 miles, 3 times that week. I had very mild discomfort, but tolerable. The next week I ran a long run of 5 miles. Seemed ok. Well, this week, I did my normal 3-4 mile runs, 3 days, and then tried a 7 mile long run. The knee was in complete pain again after 2 miles.

I have no idea what to do. I am registered to run Goofy in Disney in January. My long training run should be at 15 miles right now and I can't even do 7. I've come to realize that I won't be able to complete Goofy, but I would still like to gut out the half,even if I walk it.

My question, does anyone know what could be wrong with my knee, without me having to go to the dr., as I have no insurance. The pain is on the inside, it hurts to the touch if I poke it a little, doesn't seem to be swollen or bruised, it is very unstable where it "gives out" on me, I have to walk up and down stairs keeping that knee straight or the pressure just hurts too bad. It's also very stiff and I can't kneel down without pain. Also, what can I do to make it better? It seems to get better, but then as soon as I run on it, it's like starting at square one agian. Has anyone ever had this, and how long before it felt better? I'm completely and thoroughly depressed that I can't run and even worse that I won't be trained to do Goofy!!

Thanks for any input. I know it's hard to say without a Dr's examination. It will be my last resort.

Re: Hip pain

guest — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:38:23 GMT

Nope. I don't have any other pain or clicking or anything anywhere. The only pain is in the hip, on the side almost at the top of my butt. I thought it could be a stress fracture but I don't think that would feel better with rest??? I guess if it continues I should get it checked out. Just seems like a big pain in the butt to go to the docs. Thanks!!

Hip pain

guest — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:38:54 GMT

Well, I've been incorporating some real, true training in my running and I've really enjoyed it until now. About 2 weeks ago I was running and noticed my hip really hurting. This came during an interval run and I just continued to finish my run. The next day it was still sore so I took the day off. I ran again the day after that and very sore again. I took 4 days off thinking I just needed a break. Felt better after that so this Sunday I was back at it. I ran 6 miles and had to stop because I was in pain again. I don't know what is wrong. It gets better with rest, but hurts when I start running again. I've looked up the symptoms and from everything I've read it sounds mostly like hip bursitis. Has anyone heard of it? Had it? And how do I get rid of it? Is it ok to run through? I've progressed so well and don't want to go backwards. I'm training for a 1/2 in May. I'll take any advice. Thanks!!

Crista

Re: Running w/ your kids

guest — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:29:12 GMT

Hi Kieran...My kids are 10 and 12 (both daughters) and they love running! I I think since they've grown up with us doing it that it's all they really know. Like they're supposed to do it. They both run cross country in school, and they both have ran 5k races with us and on their own. It's a lot of fun when you can run with them. It's a healthy way to spend quality time with them. My 10 ear old really wants to run a 10k in May (the same race that I'm running the 1/2 in.) She's never ran that distance so I'm not sure about it yet, but maybe the whole run/walk thing will make it possible for her to do it. Good luck with your 5 year old. Just be prepared to not get a real good full run in when she goes along. Have fun!

Crista

Re: Treadmill vs Outdoors

guest — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 02:46:26 GMT

ReiningRunner.... Your sister must've went to the Arts Academy. It's an excellent school for all the arts, so lucky her... she must be good!! I agree that this area is beautiful, especially in the summer. Winter is beautiful if you like the cold. I love snow, just not the cold. Too bad they kind of go hand and hand. Good luck on all your races. I bet you'll do great!!

Crista

Re: Treadmill vs Outdoors

guest — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 02:41:45 GMT

Nancy.. That's so funny. I think that's where my sister camped last year. We drove back there and I told my boyfriend that "this would be an awesome place to run." Haven't done it yet, so yes, I'd love to run some trails with you...as you said.. when the weather gets nicer

Crista

Re: Tempo run question

guest — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:20:24 GMT

So if you were running a race, would you run it faster, slower, or at tempo pace? Or does it depend on the distance of the race?

Crista

Re: Treadmill vs Outdoors

guest — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:09:14 GMT

Hey Scott, I'm almost positive that I'll be running Chicago this October as well. I made a commitment to a friend that I would do it with her this year. (She has ran marathons before... this will be my 1st!) So I say "almost positive" because even though I'll register doesn't necessarily mean I won't go down in the training, so hopefully no injuries! Sounds like we're pretty close as far as training goes. My long run is Sundays also, and I'm at 13.5 mile long runs. I also just started (truly) interval and tempo training on the treadmill. It's been kind of fun to change things up a little. Makes it a little less boring, though it's definitely quite a bit harder to actually be training versus just running to run. Good luck, and I hope you make the marathon.

Crista

Re: Treadmill vs Outdoors

guest — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:51:40 GMT

Hi Nancy... What a small world. I actually live in Interlochen as well. I moved here just over a year ago from being right in town, so it's a bit to get used to. I'm finally starting to feel like I'm not in the middle of nowhere anymore, so that's good. We just moved into the Morgan Woods subdivision, so a lot of my outdoor running is right on 31. I do go through the neighborhood some but the sub isn't big enough to run more than 1 mile loops and can get real boring. (almost as boring as the treadmill ) 31 is quite busy and a little dangerous (especially in the winter this year!) which is another reason I run on the treadmill, but I've been lucky so far as not to be hit by a car!!

Well good luck with your running. You'll get up to speed soon, I'm sure. Just keep at it. Oh... and about the bugs around here.. what about those nasty tent worms we had so many of last summer? I must've squished at least a million on the roads while running. They were just GROSS!!

Crista

Re: Treadmill vs Outdoors

guest — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:58:37 GMT

Reining Runner... I do work full time. 10 am til 9pm a couple days a week, then 10am til 4pm on the other days. That's why I get up at 4:30 in the morning and run, otherwise I'd never get it in. I do my longer runs on my days off. (Thurs and Sun.) I understand the juggling act. I also have 2 kids to get up for school in the morning and then dinner, homework, blah blah blah.....after school. It takes some good planning but I think too many people use the "no time" thing as an excuse to not exercise.( I have a lot of friends and family who use that one.) I think almost anyone has 20 minutes in their day somewhere! Good for you for getting it done.

Crista