serious back of knees pain after walking 15 miles

hamlet1222

I never normally walk (or run) more than 5 miles ever, but last Saturday I walked 15 miles (around city streets - it's a long story). My feet were getting sore after 5 miles (as they usually do), but after 8 my knees really started to hurt, in the middle of them where the joint is, and at the back and sides on the rear - similar to muscle soreness (DOMS), but not exactly the same. I soldiered on to finish the 15 miles, but have been struggling since, although it's slowly improving.

My question is, is this normal, or might I have some issue with my gait that I need to worry about?

TavistockToad

What shoes were you wearing?

Pain is not normal, doing 7 miles in significant pain sounds foolish to me.

I'd find a physiotherapist asap

kshama2001

Pain when you do more activity than you are accustomed to is normal.

hamlet1222

thanks, I was wearing some ordinary Nike running shoes.

ClubSilencio

Get some arnica cream to give you some relief while you recover. I use one called "The Rub".

Dayiscoming

Just sounds like you pushed yourself too hard. You are supposed to increase activity gradually to avoid injury. I don't know if you injured anything, but it is understandable that your body would be very sore after that.

Surfrider

Too much too soon and / or improper support / fit shoes.

Increase your miles much more gradually. Also might be worth checking that your shoes are supporting your foot type. (Pronation, arches, etc)

_Waffle_

hamlet1222 wrote: »

I never normally walk (or run) more than 5 miles ever, but last Saturday I walked 15 miles (around city streets - it's a long story). My feet were getting sore after 5 miles (as they usually do), but after 8 my knees really started to hurt, in the middle of them where the joint is, and at the back and sides on the rear - similar to muscle soreness (DOMS), but not exactly the same. I soldiered on to finish the 15 miles, but have been struggling since, although it's slowly improving.

My question is, is this normal, or might I have some issue with my gait that I need to worry about?

That's 200% more than you typically do. It doesn't matter which exercise you do. That's too drastic of a change.

DavPul

hamlet1222 wrote: »

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My question is, is this normal.... ?

No, it is not normal to walk 15 miles at one time

BrianSharpe

Sore feet are the result of poorly fitting / improper shoes he other pain is, most likely what _Waffle_ said.....even though it's walking big jumps in distance are bound to create discomfort (especially when combined with problem footwear)

RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression & Elevation) forget the homeopathic woo.....

hopeandtheabsurd

I've gotten pain on the back of my knees from more walking than normal, I have very tight hamstrings so I attributed it to that. Running shoes are not necessarily the greatest to just walk in for long distances.

I_am_there

arnica also comes in non-homeopathic versions and can be useful.. also, for shoes, don't buy into the certain type for certain feet. There was a large study done using military folks and the best shoe is the one that feels the most comfortable to you. http://www.army.mil/article/42842/

lorrpb

It depends on the running shoe too. Some running shoes don't work well for extended walking because they flex in a different spot than what's best for walking.

whmscll

There is a walk I do every year on city streets that is about 15 miles (from downtown LA to the beach in Santa Monica, down Wilshire Blvd.) and I usually wear low-rise hiking shoes. Never had the pain you describe.