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Post by nkudahc on Sept 15, 2005 21:17:54 GMT
hey guys,
i've recently started running on days that i don't have karate and have gotten up to 2 miles over the past couple weeks. i know its not very far so feel free to make fun of me a little, but anyway this week i've noticed in class that my knees have been aching after an hour or so. they don't hurt during or after the running but then they never used to hurt in class either so here is my question...is this something that you just get used to after or while, do you think maybe its a bad pair or running shoes, or that i should just cut back on some of the running. maybe a running forum would be a better place to go with this question but i thought i would give you guys a try frist.
any advice would be appreciated,
chad
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Post by andym on Sept 15, 2005 21:35:39 GMT
Running is bad for your knees. A decent pair of runners should help!
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Post by nkudahc on Sept 16, 2005 2:03:51 GMT
so then would your advice be not to do it?
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Post by RigsVille on Sept 16, 2005 7:24:40 GMT
As andym has already said, it is well known for people who run to have problems with their knees.
A good pair of running shoes (not any old trainers) are a must for anyone who wants to run and minimise the stress they place on their knees and ankles. The other thing you can try is running on grass and not concrete or tarmac.
I also run and have bad knees! but I've started concentrating on sprinting instead of long distance as this is more beneficial for my training due to sparring being over 3 minutes not 20.
I've also started skipping more as this is another way to work your CV but places less stress on your knees.
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Post by nkudahc on Sept 16, 2005 15:18:28 GMT
i could definately try running in grass, the shoes shoudln't be to bad, they are a brandnew pair of nike
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Post by random on Sept 16, 2005 15:24:25 GMT
Whenever I get the urge to go running I walk to the pub have a couple of beers the urge disappears. My knees don’t hurt and I don’t have expensive trainers. In fact that is a poor excuse to go to the pub, as I never get the urge to go running.  |
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Post by nkudahc on Sept 16, 2005 15:59:34 GMT
Whenever I get the urge to go running I walk to the pub have a couple of beers the urge disappears. My knees don’t hurt and I don’t have expensive trainers. In fact that is a poor excuse to go to the pub, as I never get the urge to go running. ;D best suggestion yet |
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Post by Aefibird on Sept 18, 2005 19:31:59 GMT
the shoes shoudln't be to bad, they are a brandnew pair of nike Yes, but you need to make sure that they are correct running shoes, Nike or no. Nike make other types of trainers (sneakers) as well as specific running shoes, so make sure that yours are designed for running and hole your feet correctly. If your knee pain persists then I'd go see a doctor. Try cutting back on the running for a day or two and see if it is still there. |
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Post by Andy on Sept 18, 2005 21:38:57 GMT
Just a little thought for you.
Try Hill Sprints.
You don't have the same joint impact issues running uphill, and it will build your quads and quick twitch muscle fibre better than roadwork.
Find an incline it takes you about 20 seconds to finish, and try a few reps with a nice slow walk down in between.
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Post by AngelaG on Sept 19, 2005 11:12:00 GMT
Running sucks - get a car  Seriously though, sustained running is incedibly bad on the knees and ankles. To increase fitness and stamina I would highly recommend talking up something like cycling or rowing instead. Either that or a power walk, or hiking. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Running |
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Post by nkudahc on Sept 19, 2005 14:45:13 GMT
all good suggestions, thank you. i'm definately going to try the hill sprints. angela some of your suggestions sound good too, i love cycling and do a couple long charity rides every year but it seems like anything less than an hour or so on a bike doesn't give much of a work out, and i just don't have that kind of time 3 or 4 days a week. i've heard rowing is great, but that sounds expensive. power walking and hiking, are those really that good of a workout?
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Post by Aefibird on Sept 20, 2005 16:54:36 GMT
How about seeing if you can try out a rowing machine? Know anyone who has one? Using them is supposed to be a good workout.
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Post by AngelaG on Sept 20, 2005 17:31:35 GMT
angela some of your suggestions sound good too, i love cycling and do a couple long charity rides every year but it seems like anything less than an hour or so on a bike doesn't give much of a work out, and i just don't have that kind of time 3 or 4 days a week. i've heard rowing is great, but that sounds expensive. power walking and hiking, are those really that good of a workout? That depends. What are you actually trying to achieve? Sustained stamina, bigger muscles, lose weight?? |
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Post by nkudahc on Sept 20, 2005 18:29:33 GMT
That depends. What are you actually trying to achieve? Sustained stamina, bigger muscles, lose weight?? well definately lose a few pounds and i could totally go for some of that sustained stamina you mentioned, the reason i choose running is because it feels like a good work out in a realitvely short amount of time, and its something i can just do in the neighboor hood when i get home from work (usually well after dark) |
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Post by nkudahc on Sept 20, 2005 18:51:58 GMT
thanks for the link angelag, i was just checking it out...lots of great info there
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