It is so time for an update….. over the past few weeks my mileage has crept up to 30 + miles each week. The training program I have been following is GROULING. I’m worn out mentally and physically. And it was just getting worse and worse….
So my right knee has started to bug me. I busted out ice and vitamin I, I thought I could tough it out. I thought no way am I giving up this is a mental thing. But after my failed 14 miles ~ I cut it short to 10 and I could barley bust out that… I thought that maybe it’s time for a rest, maybe there really is something wrong…..
I went to the doctor on Monday, it’s runner’s knee, RICE is the prescription and she recommended a new brace… you know the type that’s a band that sits below the knee cap? Well I went out and bought one right away and it is absolutely unbelievable how much it is helping. Well the ice is probably really helping too.
I haven’t run since last Thursday and I have been very cranky, tired and overall mean. So I went for an 8 mile bike ride yesterday, my first real workout since my last run and I do feel better but this rest has made me realize that even IF I can’t complete the marathon this year… there is always next year. IF I can’t get ‘er done this year would I quite running? Um… NO. That was a nice realization to have. Yep I’m still passionate about my work outs. I still want to race in October, I’m no Kara but I can be Tara and I bring the party to the back of the pack! My next run will be Thursday and I’ll be out there sporting a new running skort… tooooo cute! I can’t wait to get out there again on my own two feet. Now if I can just figure out how to ease back into my training schedule all will be well!
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I have the same problem with my knees. This week it's the right knee, but every few months one or the other will act up. Good luck, and it will work out! (Runners' World online has some good tips too)
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