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skinner097
3 posts since
Jun 22, 2007

Sep 2, 2007 8:42 AM

Swimming workouts?

a few months ago i got my *** off the couch and completed the c5k, then finished the one hour runner program, then started a higdon marathon training program just to build up mileage, etc. long story short, i started to have knee pain when i got up to running 6 miles, and it has continued ever since. this weekend i tried to go out and do the 12 mile long run and had to stop at around 4 miles. from reading it sounds like i have typical runner's knee and need to look in to shoe and brace remedies, etc. also strengthening my right leg so this doesn't happen again. in the meantime, the best thing seems to stay off it for awhile.

this is the first time i've been able to hold a steady workout for months at a time since i played tennis and swam in HS (15 years ago) so needless to say i don't want to lose my momentum with this dumb knee problem.

i used to swim competitively so i'm thinking that would be a good alternative for me for awhile. can anyone suggest any equivalent c5k type programs for swimming to work my way back in to it? i've done some searching and haven't found much.
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runninirish
233 posts since
Feb 26, 2007
1. Sep 2, 2007 12:55 PM in response to: skinner097
water running is great too...boring, but great!

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callalily
43 posts since
Sep 30, 2007
3. Sep 3, 2007 8:31 PM in response to: skinner097
I can completely understand what you are talking about because this happened to me. I'm a novice runner and just overdid. I took two weeks off of everything. Then, I started back up again slowly. I also began cross training by cycling and swimming. I also swam in high school (a long time ago!) and I don't do any particular workout, except to swim laps for 25 minutes working up to 40 minutes. The swimming came easily to me because I was in shape from running and a pretty OK swimmer. It was the same with cycling, which didn't come as easily. I started with 25 minutes and worked my way up.

I got a knee brace for the affected knee and this seems to help support it and prevent post-workout soreness. I also do strengthening exercises as well as stretching exercises before each run.

I would also suggest that you check out a foam roller. I got one from my local sporting goods store for $25 and it came with a CD of exercises. Be sure to start slowly! This can be painful the first time, but you'll adjust.

Susan
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patora
37 posts since
Dec 14, 2007
4. Sep 3, 2007 8:39 PM in response to: skinner097
I kept googling for swim plans and coming up dry!! thank you so much for that link!!!

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