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Re: My knees don't like the treadmill. Need advice, please!

kidfarm — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 15:27:13 GMT

Due to snow covered roads all winter I have been running a TM. Should I increase the speed or the incline to improve my pace. I usually run 5.8 Mph and 3% incline, anything lower and I run into the dash board. I have some advise for long distance training, know when you TM will shut down, mine is at 100 min, that is the point when most movies are getting real good.

JOY

Re: My knees don't like the treadmill. Need advice, please!

MotiveForcer — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 08:08:48 GMT

I use Alines in my shoes. I did have an older pair of Asics that had a footbed option that worked great for the pronation but the Alines are fantastic for cycling and skiing too. I now rep them here in Michigan I like them so much. I use them ice skating and in line too when I do that though not so often anymore. Also I have a cycling cohort who uses them in his xc skate skiing boots. Check out www.ALINE.com. Not pricey either. Thanks for your response.

Re: My knees don't like the treadmill. Need advice, please!

angelsstride — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 14:55:04 GMT

EJ,

I found that my muzunos work wonders for me out side.( More support)It seems as if my feet on the TM do not overpronate as much as they do outside so I use sauconys w/gel incert for the Tm. It has taken me 5 pairs of shoes to find the right ones and It was worth it.so take time for the shoes obviously we all now that our feet take a beating so take care of them,Good Luck!

Re: My knees don't like the treadmill. Need advice, please!

MotiveForcer — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 05:46:09 GMT

Angel,

Interesting response. How would you describe the difference between the shoes you prefer on the surfaces? Stiffer, less waffled, etc.?

Thanks,

Re: My knees don't like the treadmill. Need advice, please!

angelsstride — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 16:02:01 GMT

i found that I need 2 different pairs of shoes.One for pavement running and One for TM running.Much improved! Your surface Is so

different when your on the Tm that your working diff.muscles your body is not used to.

Re: My knees don't like the treadmill. Need advice, please!

MotiveForcer — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 04:10:47 GMT

And good advice for cyclists and other athletes as well. I know that my PT friends are on point when I'm injured and functionally oriented and problem solvers. This is a safe and sound way to go and I'm glad Jim took the time to respond.

Re: My knees don't like the treadmill. Need advice, please!

PhysicalTherapistJim — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 02:16:34 GMT

Happy Holidays!

Just reading about your question and the great replies people have posted. I would advise you to visit an excellent physical therapist in order to find the true answer. As a physical therapist, I examine and work with runners of all ages and goals. Most have flexibiltiy, strength, and other deficits that will affect their running. Learning how to address these deficits through specific exercises and hands on "manual" physical therapy can be truly beneficial. An excellent physical therapist can determine what is needed through a thorough examination which will take just 45 minutes of your time. Why keep guessing what the cause may be when you can have a skilled professional determine what you need.

Good luck,

Jim, Physical Therapist Morristown NJ

Re: My knees don't like the treadmill. Need advice, please!

MotiveForcer — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 05:10:38 GMT

If it doesn't hurt when running on an incline but does when it is flat.... my suggestion is to run on an incline. This is pretty standard advice. That is, always run on a slight incline when on a treadmill. It is unnatural to run with a moving surface. The treadmill runs you so inclination minimizes that tendency. Keep it simple.

Re: My knees don't like the treadmill. Need advice, please!

flygirl458 — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:43:20 GMT

OMG!!!! My knees do the exact same thing! I was fitted for running shoes and it helped some. I still have more issues on the TM than outside.

Good Luck!

Re: My knees don't like the treadmill. Need advice, please!

Stevemustangred — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:32:15 GMT

cyndi t wrote:

I had the crowned road problem myself so can vouch for that being a real issue. I had terrible pain in my groin (right where the top of the thigh meets the torso) and could barely walk without limping. I refused to give in and stop running so I really tried to pay attention to what I was doing and read these posts like crazy searching for tips. After a few weeks, I bought new running shoes, got extra arch support (cost a fortune but VERY worth it) and started running directly down the middle of the street (I run in the neighborhood in the very early am with almost no traffic so I can do that fairly safely with lots of reflective wear) and after about a week of doing this my pain was gone.

Even though I try to run on a flat surface it isn't always possible. So I try to even out the discomfort when I have to run on a crowned road (berm) by running out and back on the same side of the road. That way I have one leg short on the way out then the other leg short on the way back home. Of course that means I have to run with my back to traffic in one direction : {