So I'm having an issue with my right knee.
Ever since I started running seriously, my right knee has been a little wonky. I've had runner's knee and general soreness come and go but never anything more than just an annoying ache that would go away after a while.
But now I'm kinda scared that I've done something to really damage it and it has me sad and kinda worried.
I did an 8 miler about a week and a half ago, then a 6 miler two days later. Then two days after that, I went for what was going to be an easy 5 and had to completely stop at about 4 miles because my knee was just...done. Not just sore- it was a sharp, arresting pain just below my knee cap that literally stopped me in my tracks.
I took 4 days off (from running- I cross-trained), then ran 3.5 miles this Monday- my knee still hurt, but I was able to modify my stride to keep it from doing the sharp-totally-shutting-me-down pain that it had done the run before. I can feel that its still injured- it hurts to go up stairs and if I even step wrong while walking, I get that sharp pain- like there's no cushioning in there at all.
This has got me so, so down. You wouldn't think that a little thing like having a hurt knee would really affect your mood, but its keeping me from having good runs which are KEY to my mental well-being. Also, I was planning on running a 10K in two weeks in Missouri when we go to visit my folks. Frankly, I can't see that happening now, if I can barely limp through 4 miles.
I've been icing, taking anti-inflammatories and I'll go get a knee brace to immobilize it for a few days. I just want to feel better so I can get my road therapy in. I really hope that works and I don't need a doctor's visit.
/venting session.
2 comments:
I've felt your pain. Though I haven't been injured in a while, I've been run-down enough lately to know I had to slash my mileage. Nothing else relaxes me the same way. BUT, and I've learned the hard way, you really need to give your body the rest it needs if you want to keep loving the sport. Sending healing vibes your way!!
Go see a PT for your knee. No really. Most people don't walk/run perfectly. If you keep running, without making sure your stride is right, it could get seriously hurt. Go see someone who can help make sure you are doing right by your body.
I did, and it made all of the difference in the world.
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