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May 12, 2007
Cutting it short
I'm understandably down right now because the inside of my knee hurt so much this morning during my run that I couldn't even finish it. It did not hurt when I first started running and then the pain just got worse and worse until I couldn't really make conversation (I was running with Leilani) and I knew deep down that I needed to turn around instead of trying to push it through 14 miles. I could have finished the whole long run, but as I have learned in the past year, sometimes you have to suck it up and listen to your body.
I rode the trainer when I got home and wallowed in self-pity. (I thought biking would hurt, but it didn't.) I know I have to take the next few days off from running and let whatever inflammation is going on go down, and I am trying to be positive but it's so hard! I just don't want this to be a long, drawn-out injury and I am worried that it will be. It also hurts--a lot--right now, especially when I walk up stairs. It is a sharp pain that is making me walk up the stairs like a little kid, so I don't have to bear all my weight on my knee.
I did not do too much today and iced and rested as much as I could. I figured I have to do everything I can to nip this in the bud, even though my experience with running injuries tells me that is nearly impossible. Tonight Matt and I are going to another black-tie benefit. It is always fun to dress up for these things once in awhile.
Tomorrow I plan to try ellipticalling and see if that feels okay on my knee. If not, I will have to go back to the pool...something I am dreading!
Posted by becky at May 12, 2007 5:50 PM
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I've been running again for about a year, does wonders for me, but I have started to get annoying pains in my knee at times. Stretching and switching to the treadmill (or softer running surfaces)helped a lot (and easier in the summer humidity). I already have super cushioned shoes. anyway, this link might help:
http://www.drpribut.com/sports/spknees.html
Posted by: kate at May 13, 2007 2:07 PM