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Running Injuries- Impact on Training?

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cdstaufenbiel
cdstaufenbiel Posts: 45 Member
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I'm training for my 3rd 1/2 in April. I ran 6 miles on Friday and then approximately 9 miles on Saturday. I now have a dull ache around my left knee- all signs point to runner's knee. I'm going to rest for a few days and see if that helps. I'm very concerned that my training schedule may suffer. Have you experienced runner's knee and, if so, what was your recovery time?

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  • 5512bf
    5512bf Posts: 389 Member
    edited March 2015
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    My knees & ankles ache after long runs because of old hockey injuries. I learned to ice down my lower legs after any run of 8 miles or more and that has all but solved the lingering pain. It still will ache after the run but will be gone by morning. I bought several of the longer ace wraps and use 3 ice packs and wrap the inner shin, ankle and knee. I'd get the gel ice packs so they conform better to your leg. 15-20 minutes of icing immediately after a run and before you shower is best.
  • cdstaufenbiel
    cdstaufenbiel Posts: 45 Member
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    Thanks for the tips- I'll be sure to try icing down my poor ol' knees after longer runs.

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