Running - Just saying

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  • Mercenary1914
    Mercenary1914 Posts: 1,087 Member
    http://rwdaily.runnersworld.com/2012/02/no-running-does-not-ruin-your-knees.html

    For me....when I run outside on pavement through the neighborhood...my right knee is hurting like heck...

    but if I run the same time frame on Soft Trak treadmills...

    no issues with knees...
  • poshcouture
    poshcouture Posts: 610
    I'll have to second that. I follow Runner's World "Run Your Butt Off" and I have to say that I have had no problems with my knees.
  • Tdk4685
    Tdk4685 Posts: 293 Member
    I cant run on treadmills, that give me knee pain, but running on the streets or dirt no problem.
  • mrmanmeat
    mrmanmeat Posts: 1,968 Member
    http://rwdaily.runnersworld.com/2012/02/no-running-does-not-ruin-your-knees.html

    For me....when I run outside on pavement through the neighborhood...my right knee is hurting like heck...

    but if I run the same time frame on Soft Trak treadmills...

    no issues with knees...

    Get better shoes.
  • Mercenary1914
    Mercenary1914 Posts: 1,087 Member
    I cant run on treadmills, that give me knee pain, but running on the streets or dirt no problem.


    which treadmills have you tried...cause like you there are these cheap treadmills in gold's gym no one uses...and they give me knee trouble too...but

    Soft Trak...I can run on...they have some sort of bouncy system to it...makes it easier on the joints...I can't explain it
  • AbbeyRysMom
    AbbeyRysMom Posts: 101 Member
    I cant run on treadmills, that give me knee pain, but running on the streets or dirt no problem.

    this is me too!!! I thought I was crazy, running or walking on the treadmill kills my knee and ankles, but sidewalks are no problem.
  • Mercenary1914
    Mercenary1914 Posts: 1,087 Member
    http://rwdaily.runnersworld.com/2012/02/no-running-does-not-ruin-your-knees.html

    For me....when I run outside on pavement through the neighborhood...my right knee is hurting like heck...

    but if I run the same time frame on Soft Trak treadmills...

    no issues with knees...

    Get better shoes.

    I have $200+ pair of brooks running shoes

    I am not a rookie homie

    I buy my runnng shoes from the VA Runner's store
  • Di3012
    Di3012 Posts: 2,247 Member
    http://rwdaily.runnersworld.com/2012/02/no-running-does-not-ruin-your-knees.html

    For me....when I run outside on pavement through the neighborhood...my right knee is hurting like heck...

    but if I run the same time frame on Soft Trak treadmills...

    no issues with knees...

    Get better shoes.

    Was going to say something similar!

    To those with knee problems, shin splints and any other aches and pains that occur when running, it is definitely a good idea to go along to a sports shop that specialises in running shoes and measures your running gait. If fitted with the correct shoes, many of the injuries can disappear and you will be able to run to your heart's content.
  • kiminikimkim
    kiminikimkim Posts: 746 Member
    My left knee hurts when I jog for more than 2 miles. Before my new shoes, it happened after a mile. Then I try to compensate by putting more weight on my right leg so I end up limp-jogging. It takes 3-4 days to recover before i can jog again.

    Looking for a better knee brace. Anyone know of a good brand?
  • jp619
    jp619 Posts: 20
    I experience a great deal of pain while running! I do have some pain in my right knee, but thats from a 20 y/o surgery. Mostly I have pain in my lungs, my chest, and my pride! Ha-ha
  • AbbeyRysMom
    AbbeyRysMom Posts: 101 Member
    My left knee hurts when I jog for more than 2 miles. Before my new shoes, it happened after a mile. Then I try to compensate by putting more weight on my right leg so I end up limp-jogging. It takes 3-4 days to recover before i can jog again.

    Looking for a better knee brace. Anyone know of a good brand?

    when I was in highschool, i had knee problems.. I used a brace and ended up making it worse. I had MUCH better results and relief from taping it. See if you can see a physical therapist.
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    My left knee hurts when I jog for more than 2 miles. Before my new shoes, it happened after a mile. Then I try to compensate by putting more weight on my right leg so I end up limp-jogging. It takes 3-4 days to recover before i can jog again.

    Looking for a better knee brace. Anyone know of a good brand?


    Before you go the knee brace route (kind of a band aid solution) have a look around on runnersworld.com specifically for videos & articles relating to knee pain, You'd be surprised how much of it has nothing to do with your knees but is a manifestation of muscular imbalances and/or weak hips & glutes.
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    I used to think running hurt my knee (only the left one had issues). Saw a sports medicine doc. Found out it was actually IT band issues. Added a few IT stretches and haven't had a problem in years.
  • pbl1966
    pbl1966 Posts: 207 Member
    I also had/have problems with the outside of my knees due to IT issues. I now stretch before and after and only have a problem when I increase my mileage.
  • Arthemise1
    Arthemise1 Posts: 365 Member
    But if you're 20 pounds or more overweight, it could ruin your knees, says one of the articles he cites. I guess it's going to be a while for me then.
  • MissFit0101
    MissFit0101 Posts: 2,382
    I cant run on treadmills, that give me knee pain, but running on the streets or dirt no problem.

    this is me too!!! I thought I was crazy, running or walking on the treadmill kills my knee and ankles, but sidewalks are no problem.

    I get shin splints when I run on treadmills! Ouch!
  • christyprunner
    christyprunner Posts: 70 Member
    My shins have been getting mad on treadmill too as of late. But no problem on the roads.
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