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beer_tins

Hi all,

Well I've still been doing my 4 milers, including this morning. My knee is playing up again though, I wish I knew what it is. It's going to stop me upping my milage I think.

Basically, the outside of my left knee gets sore a short time after running. Sometimes it's so bad that I can't walk down stairs (and have to take the lift at work! ). Going upstairs is fine for some reason! It always goes after a day or two. Does anyone have any ideas?! May need to see the doctor about it and I never see him unless I feel like I'm at death's door!

beer tins

chickadee

beer_tins wrote: »

Hi all,

Well I've still been doing my 4 milers, including this morning. My knee is playing up again though, I wish I knew what it is. It's going to stop me upping my milage I think.

Basically, the outside of my left knee gets sore a short time after running. Sometimes it's so bad that I can't walk down stairs (and have to take the lift at work! ). Going upstairs is fine for some reason! It always goes after a day or two. Does anyone have any ideas?! May need to see the doctor about it and I never see him unless I feel like I'm at death's door!

beer tins

It could be ileotibial band syndrome (ITB). There is loads of stuff on the net about it. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iliotibial_Band_Syndrome

becky_rtw

Hi Beertins,

That sounds like runner's knee...you need to get your feet checked against your shoes and also check if you have been running on a camber here's a fuller description:
Even after taking a few days off, the pain seems to come right back, sometimes even intensifying, after the first few miles of the next run. The pain often feels worst when running downhill or walking down stairs, and the knee is often stiff and sore after sitting down for long periods. You might hear a crunching or clicking sound when you bend or extend your knee. The sure-fire test for runner's knee: sit down and put your leg out on a chair so that it's stretched out straight. Have a friend squeeze your leg just above the knee while pushing on the kneecap. She should push from the outside of the leg toward the center. At the same time, tighten your thigh muscle. If this is painful, you're looking at runner's knee.
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Hope that helps - but a docs visit to check is always good!

becky_rtw

chickadee wrote: »

It could be ileotibial band syndrome (ITB). There is loads of stuff on the net about it. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iliotibial_Band_Syndrome

Chick - I always though that was pain on the outside of knee but not usually with sweeling?? (My friend had this before NY mara - it sounded awful )

beer_tins

chickadee wrote: »

It could be ileotibial band syndrome (ITB). There is loads of stuff on the net about it. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iliotibial_Band_Syndrome

Thanks, it certainly fits the bill. Number 1 on the list of things to avoid: running :rolleyes:

Well I don't really do much of a stretch or warm up, so I need to do more of that maybe, concentrating on exercises to help prevent it. I'll let you know if it helps.

Head-Out-Of-Sand

Hello! :hello:

Well I feel completely dwarved by all your efforts!!!

I'm running a 5k in May and wanted to get started running again by training for that. I've got the proper sensible running shoes (a lovely Asics pair) that correct my over-pronation (and are like running on little clouds...bliss!) and have started training with my friend.

I'm starting off doing the run-walk thing (got a timer cd put onto my phone) as I'm asthmatic and need to build up my distance slowly so I'm not found wheezing under a park bench! Going to build up to running the full 5k.

What's a good time to aim for for 5k, for someone with a slightly dodgy knee & questionable fitness levels?

beer_tins

becky_rtw wrote: »

Chick - I always though that was pain on the outside of knee but not usually with sweeling?? (My friend had this before NY mara - it sounded awful )

It's on the outside of mine too, becky but with no noticable swelling.

beer_tins

becky_rtw wrote: »

Hi Beertins,

That sounds like runner's knee...you need to get your feet checked against your shoes and also check if you have been running on a camber here's a fuller description:
Even after taking a few days off, the pain seems to come right back, sometimes even intensifying, after the first few miles of the next run. The pain often feels worst when running downhill or walking down stairs, and the knee is often stiff and sore after sitting down for long periods. You might hear a crunching or clicking sound when you bend or extend your knee. The sure-fire test for runner's knee: sit down and put your leg out on a chair so that it's stretched out straight. Have a friend squeeze your leg just above the knee while pushing on the kneecap. She should push from the outside of the leg toward the center. At the same time, tighten your thigh muscle. If this is painful, you're looking at runner's knee.
View more here
Hope that helps - but a docs visit to check is always good!

Well some of that rings true, except it doesn't start until after the run (though I'm only really doing 4 milers at the moment!). I don't hear crunching or clicking either. Still, I will try preventative measures for it. Can't hurt!

becky_rtw

Hi HOFS,

Welcome to the running thread

We dont recommend the run-walk method here because it leaves you prone to injury...if you're interested there's a couch to 5k thread on the beauty board using some podcasts from the internet that's run/walk...

Here we usually recommend people start with a good solid foundation of walking before attmepting any running since it helps to prepare the muscles and joints for running (which can be damaging).

All of our 5k times vary from sub 20 minutes (Rich is FAST) to 43 minutes - so there's a big range - if you live near any of the parkruns you can pop along one Staurday and have a go and see what your time is like and its free - which should give you idea of your time now and a goal to work towards for May:
https://www.parkrun.com

Enjoy yourself out there and remember slow and steady is the way to go!

becky_rtw

beer_tins wrote: »

It's on the outside of mine too, becky but with no noticable swelling.

Ah then its IBT I reckon - points to Chick for diagnosis!

Doctor time Beertins