I started a running program with a place called the running room. It started by walking 1 minute and then running for 1 minute for 20 minutes total.. then each week we up the running time by a minute.. We have been doing this for 4 weeks or so and now once i finish the run my knees hurt really bad.. Should i quit running all together, or just lessen it? i don't want to screw up my knees but at the same time i was really enjoying running? any suggestions?
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I have the same problem. I went to my doctor and he said that I have bursitis of the knee. I also have tendinitis. I run Cross Country and Track for my high school and I didn't want to stop running so he told me that as long as I'm careful I can keep running. There are special braces I guess you would call them available at Academy. There's also a link on line where you can find them. I also take glucosamine chondroitin which really helps to rebuild joints. I hope this helps you out. Let me know how you feel.
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THAT RUNNING IS BAD FOR YOU. I get so sick and tired of people telling me this, really. I am in the best shape of my life, I can point out major news articles and research about the long and short term benefits of running, mentally and physically.\n\nI get so sick of people saying I'll get arthritis of the knees when the NUMBER 1 risk factor for that is being overweight.
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when you jog, do half your run backwards. It will help build your butt muscles.  I promise, you will see the difference in about a week.
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I've been running for about 6 - 7 years, it really is one of the best ways to loose weight and keep fit, it also gives you a great feeling after you have recovered as if floods your brain with endorphins which are the 'feel good' hormones.\n\nI remember the first run i ever did, i ran about 100 yards and i was completley exhausted, and you will be too the first time, you might wanna try walking first, but if you do a short run, even if it's only a few minutes, run until you are worn out, then the next time you go for a run you'll find it just a little easier and will be able to go a little further, build it up slowly like this.\n\nIt took a long time to build up a decent run, but now a 5 - 10 kilometer run is easy and enjoyable, i'd recomend starting, oh and don't give a shit what you look like to other people.
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Stop the jogging and go to a doctor.  \n\nThere is not enough information to give an answer here.  \n1) Do you smoke?\n2) How long have you been jogging or is this new?\n3) Do you have any prior medical history with chest heart or lung?\n4) Does the pain go away quickly after you stop or take hours?\n5) Family history of heart or lung disease?\n6) Are you over weight?\n6) Are you diabetic?\n7) Are you taking medications?
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Landing on your toes and heels alone can harm your knees and/or back. I have done state level competitive medium distance running, while running, I generally land on my toes and the balls of the front foot which then settles down, sometimes the whole foot touches the ground, in the meantime the heel of the rear foot has risen and is ready to move ahead. \n\nSince I participated in the 5000m and the 1500m, I used to run alt-least 15-20km continuously on five to six days a week and never did have a problem in this style of running.
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Running is so very good for your lungs!!  I spoke with a Doctor several years ago and He said your lung capacity grows Immensely whilst you run!!!  (I use to run 6 days a week for an hour every AM.  Needless to say I was in the best shape of my life.  I am hoping to do that again in the very near future)  There are some great magazines out there.....ie.... Runners World....etc. Did you also know there really is a Runners High??? Yup !!! About 15 to 20 mins into your run Endorphins are released** Good Healthy 100 % Natural High **!!! Its proven !!! So keep running just make sure you stretch before & after & you have an excellent shoe-( I prefer Reebok!) Take Care !!!
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Swimming. That's what I did. I have bad knees also, and after swimming, I don't have as many problem. And swimming doesn't hurt them, because you aren't putting pressure on them. I hope your knees get better. Have an awesome day :)
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It sounds like you may be headed toward over training.  All the running stuff you are doing is great, but make sure you are only doing one day of cross-training.  Concentrate the most on your speed workouts followed by rest or an easy running day.  You can't just push your body day after day at full throttle.  Your body may do everything you ask it to, but you are setting yourself up to get injured.  Make sure that you are eating protein within 30 minutes of finishing your workouts to help repair your muscles and get plenty of sleep.  \n     It sounds as though you are willing to work hard to get where you want to be.  How fast you can become will depend partly upon your hard work, but unfortunately, the rest of it is up to how much natural talent you have.\n     Good luck and keep up the good work!
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running is an impact sport though not as bad as boxing or contacts. Don't start off running 6-7 minutes straight. Instead only run for about 2-4 minutes, walk for a few -3 and run a little more again. Don't try to run a mile the first day out because you will hurt muscles that aren't used to running. Run a 1/4 mile, walk 1/4, run 1/4, walk 1/4. DO this for like 3 days a week for a week or two to build your resistance and muscle up. Afterwords, go to 1/2 run, 1/4 walk, 1/2 run, 1/4 walk. repeat this again for a week or 2. Don't add too much too soon becaue you'll make yourself prone to shin splints or stress fractures or ankle sprains or arch pains. Also, when you run, USE RUNNING SHOES. Not tennis shoes or basketball shoes. RUNNING SHOES. What kind depends on you but remember this, you get what you pay for with running shoes. when actually running, pace yourself and try to hit with the heal and roll the foot forward and kick off with teh toes and plant of foot. don't make your knees stiff either. Stand up straight and breath in through nose, exhale through mouth. breath in, three or four steps, breath out. Good Luck.
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Wow this is a tough one. I think I will resist any knee replacement option and I have two bad knees. I have seen too many very unsatisfied suffering recipients. Maybe the fix will get better in a few years. I would not worry about running. If you can walk well and painless after they get through with you that's all it seems you can expect.
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yes- that is quite a good idea. you can alsoe try warming up for the first 5 minutes. then you can start pacing yourself in the next 5 mins. run flat out for the next 5 mins. then stand up while running fast for the next 5... then do your intervals as you please. good luck.\n\ndnt forget to stretch b4 and after- so that you'll wont be prone to accidents.
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Walking is much lower impact than running.  Walking probably is not agrivating the injury as much as running work.\nConsider:\n- Using ice 20 min. on, 20 min. off 2 or 3 times a day.\n- Use a knee brace for support when running until it feels better, get one with the steel brakets on either side to help control side to side motion.  Don't use brace for too long as it can prevent your body from supporting on it's own if the brace is always there.\n- If not better in about a week or two.  See an orthopedic doctor.\n- Asprin or Advil or your favorite pain killer can also help with the pain and cut down on any swelling.
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The same way you get to Carnegie Hall....pratice, pratice, pratice.  Each time you run, add 1 minute of duration, or 5 minutes if you feel good.  Keep doing that and building on it.  If you are concerned strictly about how long you can run, don't even figure out what the distance is.  Just go by time.
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skipping is pretty bad for the knees. Running is okay if you do it on softer ground, like grass and some tracks are made to absorb some of the impact.
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you should practice everyday, and if you "push" yourself then you will get faster. Remember: pain is weakness leaving the body. Also if you keep running when your sports are ended it will help you keep all the strength you've built up.
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Hello, beginner runner!\nFirst of all, forget about everyone else!  You have to start in your own level and pace.  It takes a little time to develop your body conditioning to running, like any other activity.  I am 42 and like you started running around 32-33 years old.  I was a little overweight and out of shape.  I started by just simply walking every morning for about 3 months until I started actually running.  Then I could only do no more than a mile at a time, slow.  It took then about  few months for me to run 3 miles comfortably.  Two years ago I ran a local 5K and ended up second place in my age group.  I ran an average of 5:55 minute-miles.  Not bad for an old fart!  So again, my advise to you is... first of all... you are in the right place... you are doing the right things, by exercising and taking care of yourself.  Second, really... forget about 'people' and  what they 'think'... believe me... this is more about you.. worrying about what people say.  Bottom line.. most people don't care.. or they are in the gym doing their own thing.  Third.. pace yourself... you are unique.. so you will advance at your own pace.. don't try to go too hard or long.. or fast at the beginning.  Remember, cardiovascular and muscular adaptations will take a little time... but you will be amaze if you keep it up.. where you will be next year... See ya at the races!