tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8598452380703242984.post7900289308323524299..comments2023-11-05T04:15:24.242-08:00Comments on I Keep Running: My First DNF and a Case of Runner's KneeScott McMurtreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05879663957608177567noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8598452380703242984.post-56096919260402492662007-09-03T09:41:00.000-07:002007-09-03T09:41:00.000-07:00Ugh, runner's knee really sucks. I dealt with it ...Ugh, runner's knee really sucks. I dealt with it (pretty severely) when I was training for & running half-marathons a few years ago. Are you pretty sure you're running in the best shoes for your feet? Overpronating can really agravate runner's knee.<BR/><BR/>I'm currently waiting for my first pair of orthotics, which I'm hoping are going to enable me to run a lot further... fingers crossed. Good luck with the knee. But really, speaking as someone who trained & raced through it (because, really, it hurts more when you STOP running, right? so it's not hard to just keep running...), it's best to see a doc/specialist about it early on.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02152164610783590294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8598452380703242984.post-85336496957456595192007-08-31T07:26:00.000-07:002007-08-31T07:26:00.000-07:00I should have given this advice last week, but poo...I should have given this advice last week, but pool running did wonders for me when I was injured. It is boring as can be, but good mental training for an ultra. Hang in there!robtherunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05066981363064781863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8598452380703242984.post-81773614774405893742007-08-30T21:49:00.000-07:002007-08-30T21:49:00.000-07:00bummer. the pt in the house is out right now, but...bummer. the pt in the house is out right now, but i'll see if he's got any info for you- rest is probably the best rx for it. <BR/>hope you are feeling better soon!jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11234891757783027960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8598452380703242984.post-43506966542558336122007-08-30T18:10:00.000-07:002007-08-30T18:10:00.000-07:00Hang in there homie!! I'm going to 3rd (4th,5th, ...Hang in there homie!! I'm going to 3rd (4th,5th, whatever) the cross training. You have a bike? Dang I should have picked up a road bike. Then you could get on yours and I could get on mine and we'd meet halfway. With all this time we've spent resting we'd probably already be in the middle of the country by now LOLMarcyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14148093449696230770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8598452380703242984.post-32885873360561865892007-08-30T17:26:00.000-07:002007-08-30T17:26:00.000-07:00Looks like we have both had so many ups and downs ...Looks like we have both had so many ups and downs along this adventure to our 50 mile races.<BR/><BR/>We will make it... I am just sure of it!!!<BR/><BR/>Hang in there!!Gotta Run.....https://www.blogger.com/profile/03647983887882662002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8598452380703242984.post-65525324443903520822007-08-30T09:03:00.000-07:002007-08-30T09:03:00.000-07:00Yup. I agree with Chad too. Swim or bike if it d...Yup. I agree with Chad too. Swim or bike if it doesn't affect your knee! Sometimes, being injured is just as hard as the actual training. You can do it!! Sounds like you are focused on the right stuff. That Tiger Tail is going around. Mine is in the mail :-)Weshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11399853707178925175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8598452380703242984.post-5676162968616590072007-08-30T07:58:00.000-07:002007-08-30T07:58:00.000-07:00I think it sounds like you have a great plan. I a...I think it sounds like you have a great plan. I agree definitely with the cross-training though. It will make it so much easier once you can hit the ground running (:P) again. <BR/><BR/>I'm bummed about your DNF...maybe Jamie Lee was too lofty of a goal for your first? Next time you could try Angelina or maybe even Whoopie...now there's some classics...........Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03501994313918529337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8598452380703242984.post-5116143601882643962007-08-30T02:28:00.000-07:002007-08-30T02:28:00.000-07:00I had a touch of runners knee last year. I think i...I had a touch of runners knee last year. I think its a referred pain from a weakness in the upper leg/hip region. There should be some stretchs/exercises online somewhere which will help it. Good luck & stay positive.Brucehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12625630418411930827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8598452380703242984.post-77478302728456239632007-08-29T22:27:00.000-07:002007-08-29T22:27:00.000-07:00A DNF is really disappointment but it's not the en...A DNF is really disappointment but it's not the end of the world there will be other weekends with nothing to do sometime in the future, don't despair.<BR/><BR/>Chad's on to something there with the cross training.Darrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15217970340507557462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8598452380703242984.post-42108421416448993342007-08-29T19:24:00.000-07:002007-08-29T19:24:00.000-07:00At the very least, I think you should try and do s...At the very least, I think you should try and do some kind of cross training while you are letting your knee rest. Get in the pool, or a bike or something so you can maintain your cardio level until you can get back to running. If you keep doing something, you won't lose fitness as fast. <BR/><BR/>Just stay positive.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02378547566593756176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8598452380703242984.post-47215729522814419792007-08-29T17:48:00.000-07:002007-08-29T17:48:00.000-07:00It's always hard to rest, but usually worth it. W...It's always hard to rest, but usually worth it. When you do start back, before to keep stretching and icing for a while. Hang in there!Backofpackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13779487553272296752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8598452380703242984.post-37008273220538184882007-08-29T17:11:00.000-07:002007-08-29T17:11:00.000-07:00sorry to hear about the knee. i hope it gets bette...sorry to hear about the knee. i hope it gets better soon! sounds like you are doing all the right things. keep your spirits up!afuntanillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06478739274778184614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8598452380703242984.post-20933833554312605392007-08-29T16:55:00.000-07:002007-08-29T16:55:00.000-07:00Dang, that knee is really bothering you! I don't k...Dang, that knee is really bothering you! I don't know much about it, but if you want to continue running, especially doing ultra's, I would rest as much as possible and pick up when you can; starting with shorter runs?! <BR/><BR/>I am sure that's not what you wanted to hear...<BR/><BR/>By the way, that Tiger Tail is awesome! Hurts when the muscles are sore, though!teacherwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15791382386588836461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8598452380703242984.post-36019323177842492022007-08-29T15:00:00.000-07:002007-08-29T15:00:00.000-07:00Oh man, I am sorry to hear about your knee. Unfor...Oh man, I am sorry to hear about your knee. Unfortunately I have no good advice on how long to rest, unless can you test it and quit if it acts up? <BR/><BR/>I once did a Gweneth Paltrow marathon. There were several I hadn't even heard of.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14684236668997938263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8598452380703242984.post-43128832108585014702007-08-29T13:33:00.000-07:002007-08-29T13:33:00.000-07:00I was diagnosed with runner's knee when I first st...I was diagnosed with runner's knee when I first started running. I am really not sure if it was real runner's knee as much as an early over use injury. In any event rest was the primary cure. I went to physical therapy for it and worked on some leg strengthening but in the end I think it was the rest that helped. Also, the physical therapist used deep icing. So not just laying a bag of ice on it but take a paper cup with ice frozen inside and rubbing it straight on the knee. <BR/><BR/>Keep resting buddy!J~Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05801414494327642020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8598452380703242984.post-47866030744232379292007-08-29T09:59:00.000-07:002007-08-29T09:59:00.000-07:00Ok, I'm brain dead, sorry you said runner's knee,n...Ok, I'm brain dead, sorry you said runner's knee,not itband issue. Oh well...not sure about that.psbowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01864692694666268162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8598452380703242984.post-78627985283665479082007-08-29T09:56:00.000-07:002007-08-29T09:56:00.000-07:00Ugh, i had my bout with that before my meniscus in...Ugh, i had my bout with that before my meniscus injury about a year ago. I'm not very good with "rest", so I did some research for itband stretches and found this site. Like you said, I was to the point where I couldn't run even after getting new shoes b/c that's what some people recommended. But I spent a good amount of time, 3x a day, doing the stretch and within three days I was back on the road running pain free. I would just close my office door during lunch and do them next to my desk. Of course, keep doing what you're doing too, ice, rest, etc until the pain subsides. Hope it helps.<BR/><BR/>http://www.howtostretch.com/iliotibi.htmpsbowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01864692694666268162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8598452380703242984.post-89513319161298585962007-08-29T09:01:00.000-07:002007-08-29T09:01:00.000-07:00Dude, sorry to hear the knee is still acting up! Y...Dude, sorry to hear the knee is still acting up! You're doing all the right things (rest, ice, etc etc). Hang tough, you'll be back out there soon enough.Jess https://www.blogger.com/profile/04319493454447862771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8598452380703242984.post-74998495528131621142007-08-29T07:33:00.000-07:002007-08-29T07:33:00.000-07:00That's not good! Although, I love "A Fish Called ...That's not good! Although, I love "A Fish Called Wanda" -- Kevin Kline is awesome i that movie! But, as per the knee, that sucks! I don't know much about the injury, and rest is probably the best cure. I've heard of people wearing those support braces that keep the patella in better place, so maybe that would help?Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01465800584212530717noreply@blogger.com