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1991 Views 4 Replies Latest reply: Jan 30, 2011 2:38 PM by Navre RSS
Navre Amateur
Navre
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Jan 28, 2011
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Jan 28, 2011 11:46 AM

Pain in knees and legs

I recently started a Couch to 10K program.  I've been training Mon, Wed, and Fri since the beginning of the year.

 

Monday I did 62 minutes; 2 minutes at an 8 minute pace, and then 3 minutes walking at about a 14 minute pace, etc.

 

I had to take Wednesday off. I gave blood and thought it was wise to skip the day. Now Friday is here and I've never been more sore. All the joints  and muscles in my legs ache and I find it a bit painful to walk.

 

It is the time off that's causing the pain?  Should I just run through it, or give myself some more rest?

 

I was also told, when I gave blood, that my iron was fairly low. Still in the normal range, but at the very bottom of the range.

 

Thanks for your help.




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  • SwimBikeRun561 Amateur
    SwimBikeRun561
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    1. Jan 28, 2011 5:08 PM (in response to Navre)
    Re: Pain in knees and legs

    I do know low iron levels could cause soreness in the joints, Question today when you started back on your program did you do anything different; maybe speed, shoes, differents surfaces.




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  • Navre Amateur
    Navre
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    2. Jan 28, 2011 7:49 PM (in response to SwimBikeRun561)
    Re: Pain in knees and legs

    I actually didn't do anything today. I plan to resume tomorrow, Saturday.

     

    I just found the situation odd becasue I was ran Monday, felt fine Tuesday and gave blood, skipped Wednesday, and was super sore Thursday and today.

     

    I'm going to resume things tomorrow, no matter what. Hopefully that will help.




    Salem MA  Black Cat 10 Mile  March 6, 2011  1:39:22

    Topsfield MA GAC Run for Breast Cancer May 8, 2011 15 miles, 2:55:00

    Salem MA Miles over the Moon 4 Mile. July 15, 2011  31:32

    Wakefield MA Around the Lake Marathon July 30, 2011  5:29:59

  • Malibu Barbe Rookie
    Malibu Barbe
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    Dec 3, 2010
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    3. Jan 28, 2011 10:35 PM (in response to Navre)
    Re: Pain in knees and legs

    Hats off to you for your blood donation!

    Your pain may be secondary to dehydration, tight muscles and low magnesium.

    Try soaking in a warm Epsom salt bath 20 min (with stretching) each night for 2-3 nights. Lots of water.

    Let us know if this helps.

    Happy running!

  • Navre Amateur
    Navre
    33 posts since
    Jan 28, 2011
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    4. Jan 30, 2011 2:38 PM (in response to Malibu Barbe)
    Re: Pain in knees and legs

    Thanks for your responses. I had not thought of Magnesium levels.

     

    I resumed things yesterday (Saturday). I was very sore and winded. I slowed down to 9 minute miles. It was a bit rough, but I managed to get an hour in.

     

    I'm going to chalk this up to a combination of the low iron and the blood donation. I'll stretch more, watch my iron intake, and go forward. Tomorrow will be better.




    Salem MA  Black Cat 10 Mile  March 6, 2011  1:39:22

    Topsfield MA GAC Run for Breast Cancer May 8, 2011 15 miles, 2:55:00

    Salem MA Miles over the Moon 4 Mile. July 15, 2011  31:32

    Wakefield MA Around the Lake Marathon July 30, 2011  5:29:59

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