Looking for a little advice/help if possible.
I've been training for my first marathon for the best part of 6months all has went well lost a good amount of weight, feeling great, fittest I've ever been, but the last 3 weeks my knee has been giving me troubles whilst out running and a few days after (walking down stairs/hills the most pain)
I have been running along the union canal recently just because of mileage and less traffic really and I believe the surface is the cause of my problems as I never felt any issues before whilst running pavements or roads my last run ended at 13miles (was aiming for 20) and I was in real pain for the best part of a week, which is now worrying me ahead of the marathon in nearly 2 weeks time does anyone out there have any tips on how to help this problem? I'd really like to get out and get a big run in next weekend just for confidence (only managed 18miles so far) but I'm concerned if I break down il still be sore on the day itself, I'm also concerned about not making it round on the day too I've worked hard il be gutted if I can't give it everything I've got.
cheers for any help
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Thread: Calling all runners
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09-05-2013 03:45 PM #1
Calling all runners
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10-05-2013 01:40 PM #2This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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10-05-2013 02:11 PM #3
It'll be too late to change to a different pair of shoes now and to get them broekn in for marathon day, but presumably you're happy with the shoes you have. You can aid recovery with anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen, and I generally take a couple before a long run. You should also do your best to stay hydrated - I find my joints get a bit achy if I do a long run without taking a drink along.
Preparing for a marathon you shouldn't be looking to do your longest runm the week beforehand either - by then you should have built up your stamina and endurance and the last couple of weeks are about maintaining fitness and tapering whilst not causing/aggravating any injuries. You might have a "proper" injury that will stop you taking part but consider some of the abaove and see if it helps on maybe just a ten miler.#PERSEVERED
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10-05-2013 05:02 PM #4
Does it hurt more when you walk down hills?
I ask because I had / have an issue with my right knee when I walk a long distance. Going flat and uphill is fine but downhill can be really sore. Had a couple of x-rays, nothing. Had an MRI which showed there was some wear and tear between my femur and patella. No cure except physio. I have been trying to build up my thighs which is supposed to help.Last edited by HibsMax; 10-05-2013 at 05:08 PM.
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27-05-2013 08:54 PM #11
Just incase anyone has or gets any similar issues in my OP these straps helped me massively
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Small-Large-...ial+band+strap
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09-07-2013 12:01 AM #12
This is what I was diagnosed with. Unfortunately it doesn't appear to be "fixed" with the band linked above.
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patel..._pain_syndrome
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i bought those straps posted above and a foam roller which basically does the job of the sports massage I got before I ran the marathon
hope you get some relief soon mate
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10-07-2013 08:36 PM #16
I'm a runner and I have a similar problem. The physic told me it was because my glute in the affected leg was weak and that my quads were very tight. He gave me stretches and some strengthening exercises to do which seem to have relieved the pain day to day. I've only just started running again and haven't been any great distance but seems to be pain free at the moment. I would definitely go to the physio ASAP I tried to run through the pain for a couple of weeks and I'm pretty sure this made things a fair bit worse.
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14-07-2013 10:22 AM #18
I injured my knee while training for a marathon around 10 years ago. I was beginning to up the distance to ~10m and knee started to hurt. It was a real shooting pain, pretty painful.
I ended up going to see a physio at the Pleasance who told me it was because I had flat feet and **** running shoes. They gave me some insoles and I always buy decent running shoes now. I still have the in-soles and haven't had any trouble since.
In terms of how far you should run before the marathon, I think anything over 15m is enough. All the magazines advise that you drop your training in the 2 weeks before. But if you're still hurting, I'd seriously consider deferring the entry until next year so you don't make your injury worse.
Hope your injury gets better and good luck in the marathon if you decide to run.
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