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X444tnaGraduate10
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Training for a 10 mile race and up to 8 miles. Knee gave way towards the end of the last run!! Race is this Sunday! Any advice please!!! Do i attempt it even though knee feels unstable or do i continue to rest it? Feel gutted! 😒

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Only you can decide.. your body will tell you. Rest and gentle exercise may help, but only you will know whether you feel you can run for 10 miles.

nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/k...

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X444tnaGraduate10 in reply toOldfloss

I will do a short slow run on sat pm and see how it feels i think. I have noted the strengthening exercises and will definitely start them when my knee feels on top form. 😊

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X444tnaGraduate10 in reply toX444tna

I did it!!! Lichfield Cathedral to Tamworth Castle.10 mile run!!! Knee held out, just! Letting it heal for a bit and will do only shorter runs as well as building up my knees. Thank you! 🏃‍♀️🥈🥂

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IrishprincessGraduate10

Tough call. The only thing you can do is see how you feel on Sunday morning and make a decision then. If it still feels unstable then you probably shouldn’t run. If it feels ok then give it a go but be prepared to stop if it gives way again. I know it’s disapppinting but it’s a race and there will be others whereas you have only two knees!

Good luck whatever happens.

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X444tnaGraduate10 in reply toIrishprincess

Thank you. Knee feels stronger today so fingers crossed. I will take on board your comments. Xx

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Sandraj39Graduate10

Good advice already given above - but if you do decide to run, be prepared to stop if your knee isn't up to it. It's not worth ending up on the injury couch for months - there are plenty more races ahead for when you are fully fit. Take care.🙂

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