Davena's "I can't run that FAR" log
nz_deevaa
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I can't run, pretty much at all.
I had knee surgery in Feb to remove two tears in the cartlidge under my knee cap. I have Chondromalacia patellae, which means the cartlidge under my knee cap is soft and tears easily.
After surgery I was told I'd have 85 - 95% function. Lifting heavy has helped strengthened the muscles surrounding my knee.
Running hurts my knee. Walking hurts it a bit too. Mostly inclines. Standing for long periods makes it ache the next day.
So, I'm allowed to do my challenge on the elliptical.
I know I can do 1km on the elliptical in about 7mins. I've never done more than 20mins on the Ellpitcal. My challenge will be both distance and speed.
I had knee surgery in Feb to remove two tears in the cartlidge under my knee cap. I have Chondromalacia patellae, which means the cartlidge under my knee cap is soft and tears easily.
After surgery I was told I'd have 85 - 95% function. Lifting heavy has helped strengthened the muscles surrounding my knee.
Running hurts my knee. Walking hurts it a bit too. Mostly inclines. Standing for long periods makes it ache the next day.
So, I'm allowed to do my challenge on the elliptical.
I know I can do 1km on the elliptical in about 7mins. I've never done more than 20mins on the Ellpitcal. My challenge will be both distance and speed.
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Excellent! I think the elliptical is fantastic for injury rehab. I use it several times a week to supplement my cardio without added joint stress. I bet after you've met your goals using the elliptical, your knee will actually be stronger and healthier than it is now!0
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I agree with beans. And I look forward to seeing your progress.
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I'm rootin' for ya, too!0
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I'm rootin' for ya, too!
*cough*
Now, I KNOW that means something different in your country... but in MY country, you just told me you are having sex for me...0 -
I'm rootin' for ya, too!
*cough*
Now, I KNOW that means something different in your country... but in MY country, you just told me you are having sex for me...
Wait....what?! lol.0 -
If, in Australia/New Zealand you say "John and Mary are rootin'." ... you are saying they are having sex.
If you say "That car engine is rooted" you are saying it's .... umm... fooked.0 -
What about "I'm rooting around in my purse for my keys"
or "I'm rooting for the home team"
(OK- I took some liberties in the spelling, technically those would be "routing")0 -
We'd say "I'm digging around in my purse" & "I'm cheering/going for"0
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Most Melbourne folk 'barrack' for a footy team, but as a kiwi I'd never heard of barracking before I came here.
I would rummage in my purse, and cheer for my team.0 -
Tonight I did 10mins on the elliptical, at a fast but not "I'm going to die" pace and covered 1.25km.
Next cardio day I'm going to do 20mins.0 -
As soon as I saw that the post about rooting I figured you were talking Austalian slang. I love Aussies. 0
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Bloody Aussies!!
Yesterday I tested the time to do 1.25km on the treadmill vs the elliptical.
Elliptical takes 10mins.
Treadmill takes 14mins.
So if I aim for approx 45mins to do the 5km on the elliptical I think that'd be a fair goal.0 -
I'm rootin' for ya, too!
*cough*
Now, I KNOW that means something different in your country... but in MY country, you just told me you are having sex for me...
How did I miss this?! HAHA!! Well, you know I didn't mean that, but it's good to know! Holy crap!0 -
Bloody Aussies!!
Yesterday I tested the time to do 1.25km on the treadmill vs the elliptical.
Elliptical takes 10mins.
Treadmill takes 14mins.
So if I aim for approx 45mins to do the 5km on the elliptical I think that'd be a fair goal.
Sounds like a great goal!!!!0 -
Last night I ran intervals on the treadmill for 17mins. I ran/walked 2kms.
My knee started hurting at about the 13min mark, so I walked the last 4mins.
I was running in my new shoes... I actually brought them mostly for lifting, but I wanted to test them out.
The only thing I didn't like about them was the fact that I could feel the seams in my socks, so I need some seamless running sock suggestions.0 -
Thats great deeva. Glad you listened to your body. Remember to ice that knee after. Helps with inflammation.0
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Maybe there's not enough shock absorption in those for running in them. I have 5 pairs of running shoes, so I've been switching to see which ones I like the best. So far, my cheapest pair of Nike's is winning! Do you take Motrin or anything before you try to run?0
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Are those a minimal type shoe? I'm about to be fitted this week for new shoes. Curious to see how these are going to work for you. I've wanted a pair of minimalist shoes now for a while... just hesitant to buy still. If I had money to burn I'd probably buy 3 or 4 pair 0
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Are those a minimal type shoe? I'm about to be fitted this week for new shoes. Curious to see how these are going to work for you. I've wanted a pair of minimalist shoes now for a while... just hesitant to buy still. If I had money to burn I'd probably buy 3 or 4 pair
They are. Truthfully I purchased them mainly for lifting, we aren't allowed to lift barefoot at my gym.
I doubt it was the shoes that made my knee hurt when I was running, because my knee always hurts when I'm running. LOL.
The worst thing about the shoes is the fact I haven't found the right socks for them yet... I'm pretty sure I'll like them once I get that right.0 -
*blows off the dust*
Hi.
So I was running from Zombies today and realised that it counts for my I can't ran that far log!
Today I ran/walked 3.4km in 34mins.
That's like 1km in 10mins or something.
I've purchased the Zombies, Run! 5k training app. I'll keep you updated on my progress.0
