Help from Seasoned Runners? (knees, etc)

Alexandria_JB
Alexandria_JB Posts: 35
in Fitness and Exercise
Hi,

I am just starting out with running and starting to really enjoy it. I had some shin splints last week which I managed alright, but today after running only a mile or so (versus the 3-4 miles I was doing daily last week) my knees started killing me! I had to ice them and take ibuprofen, there was a shooting pain from the knee upwards into the thigh... I'd hate to stop running just as I began to enjoy it. Any advice for dealing with this kind of thing? I have older running shoes which I should probably replace, so advice on good shoes would also be helpful. Thank you all so much in advance!

--A

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  • CarsonRuns
    CarsonRuns Posts: 3,039 Member
    Go to a specialty running store and get fitted for the proper shoe for the way you run. Start there. That should make a difference. Don't worry about brand. Just pick the ones that feel the best to you from the suggestions that they provide.
  • cmh806
    cmh806 Posts: 36 Member
    Hi,

    I am just starting out with running and starting to really enjoy it. I had some shin splints last week which I managed alright, but today after running only a mile or so (versus the 3-4 miles I was doing daily last week) my knees started killing me! I had to ice them and take ibuprofen, there was a shooting pain from the knee upwards into the thigh... I'd hate to stop running just as I began to enjoy it. Any advice for dealing with this kind of thing? I have older running shoes which I should probably replace, so advice on good shoes would also be helpful. Thank you all so much in advance!

    --A
  • emelypoynter
    emelypoynter Posts: 55
    Go to a specialty running store and get fitted for the proper shoe for the way you run. Start there. That should make a difference. Don't worry about brand. Just pick the ones that feel the best to you from the suggestions that they provide.

    ditto! Fitted shoes will make a world of difference, especially in your knees! Happy running!
  • cmh806
    cmh806 Posts: 36 Member
    I was there. Running shoes from a specialty store are the key. The chains do not always carry the good stuff. Depending on the store, they will put you on a treadmill and watch you run, then suggests brands.
  • ALH1981
    ALH1981 Posts: 538 Member
    Hi,

    I am just starting out with running and starting to really enjoy it. I had some shin splints last week which I managed alright, but today after running only a mile or so (versus the 3-4 miles I was doing daily last week) my knees started killing me! I had to ice them and take ibuprofen, there was a shooting pain from the knee upwards into the thigh... I'd hate to stop running just as I began to enjoy it. Any advice for dealing with this kind of thing? I have older running shoes which I should probably replace, so advice on good shoes would also be helpful. Thank you all so much in advance!

    --A

    1) refromer pilates
    2) hot yoga
    3) Stretching
    4) ibufophen
    5) water water water
    6) magnesium
    7) great running shoes
    AND
    8) and run every OTHER day, not every day........
  • Alexandria_JB
    Alexandria_JB Posts: 35
    Thanks all! I will definitely look into getting shoes ASAP--hopefully that solves the problem! :)

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