Training?... what training?

Jul 14, 2010

Afternoon-
Well it happened again!  My knees started bothering me after my 3rd walk/jog.  I woke up Tuesday morning last week and they were killing me.  I hoped they were just sore and that they would feel better as the day wore on.  No such luck!  I started taking my prescription anti-inflammatory medicine and wrapped my knees and laid off the exercising for a week.  Monday I went for a very casual walk, a little over 1 mile and iced my knees afterward.  They did not bother me yesterday and I plan on going for another walk today.  I intend to pick up the pace but I am very anxious about my knees... you'd think I am eighty years old the way they are bothering me...it is frustrating to say the least.  So, once again I have to nix the "training" and walk for now.  I looked up some knee strengthening exercises (quad strengthening and hamstring stretching, really) on the Internet and will try those in addition to walking for now.  So, frustrated!...
Evening-
I went for a walk with kids (they rode their bikes) and I am pleased.  I wore a knee brace on my left knee and it really helped.  I didn't have any pain during or after walking.  I walked at a good pace, actually faster than when I walk/jog!  Go figure!  Well anyway, feeling loads better about what my body is ready to do.  It looks like jogging is out of the picture for a little while.  Feeling hopeful... walking is the best thing for now. 

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