I used to run 5-8 miles daily and walk to and from work (total walking of 1hr30 mins)...I would do a long run on the weekend of 15 miles. Four years ago, I got hit by a speeding car while handing out resumes in a new city I'd just moved to. I walked away with just brusing and a "rope'" in my knee...my knees gave me great pain and altho I tried to keep running,even after I had my daughter five years ago, when I started 2 days after my c-section...I did this for a year before the pain in my knees just killed it for me.
I've been to the doctors four years ago, they always were dumb founded...about the pain and then how I'd walk away from a car accident without a broken bone or fracture. But the pain persisted in my knees when I ran and then my bones started clicking in the joints.
Now I want to start up running again, I'm competitive and think I should just be able to get back up to speed again...Any word of advice would be appreciated-thank you.
2007-08-25 13:07:02 · 8 answers · asked by Yummy♥Mummy 6 in Sports ➔ Running
im a runner too and i had an accident in which they told me i would never run again...i basically really did it slow..and only did what my body let me...i started walking about 3 or less miles a day and let my pain tell me what i could and couldnt do. Then i started running a little bit and walking a little bit. it took me atleast 6 months to start running full time...now im training for 5k and other races....you want it..and you will get it
2007-08-25 13:19:41 · answer #1 · answered by lexa 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As for specific times and distances, it depends on the individual and only you can know what is challenging enough for you yet not so hard that you will be sore for days afterward and unable to keep running. It sounds like you have that part pretty well thought and planned out. The biggest advice I can give you is to get a running buddy who is either as or more athletic than you. The competitive atmosphere when you run together, even if you are friends, will push you past limits you may subconsciously set running on your own. Also, having a running buddy will help you keep running commitments, and have a good time while running.
2016-04-01 23:32:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My aunt was a roller derby queen. Had her first knee replacements before 50. Just had her second knee replacements at age 72.... with complications you would not believe.
My advice! Try "swimming" to vent your competitiveness.
2007-08-25 13:15:37 · answer #3 · answered by eek 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
im sorry for what happened i think running again would be good for you. try wearing knee braces and if the pain keeps up when you do run i woukd try another fun sport like swimming so your knees feel comfortable and arent too overworked.
2007-08-25 13:16:14 · answer #4 · answered by allison 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it would be best to take it easy at first. you aren't as young as you were before, and you aren't used to running that much anymore. i think to start out walking and then jogging would be best. take it easy on your knees. it wouldn't be worth it to make them worse and cause yourself more pain. i would seriously consider talking to a doctor about what is best. good luck.
2007-08-25 14:53:13 · answer #5 · answered by * 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should take it in steps, as you wont be able to do what you used to do, So start by going to the gym and using the running machine to build yourself up again. hope all goes well for you, Goodluck Quine!!!!!
2007-08-25 21:35:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i am sorry for your bad luck maybe go into bike riding
2007-08-25 13:11:49 · answer #7 · answered by paulcondo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go ahead do it! If you think that you are ready, do it!
2007-08-25 13:32:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋