Quick question

[Polly2810]

Ok buddies, did first run yesterday after knee twist a week ago tomorrow. 25 mins on treadmill felt fine no problems. Today if I catch it wrong I get a quick twinge but nothing too bad. I am thinking 2 days rest and run Wednesday rather than tomorrow. Sound right?? Don’t want to put too much stress on it too soon and maybe take a backwards step.

Thanks peeps 😛

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

We are all different and every injury is equally individual, so beyond broad general advice it is difficult to offer anything substantial.

My recent knee injury had me not running for a fortnight, but my physio mate said that cycling was fine.....it may not be appropriate for you.......I eased myself back in with very gentle, short runs, which I would have stopped had I noticed anything not quite right.

It is now a month since the injury and I did a 6.5k run yesterday, as I feel all is good and am ready to start building my long runs back to where I was a month ago. The only advice for self administered recuperation planning is be cautious..........slow and steady build up and as you suggest, extra rest if in doubt.

Learning how our bodies work and respond is all part and parcel of becoming a runner...........unless of course you have an account with your local physio............who will probably tell you what you already know.

Take care.

[Polly2810 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks...no I have no physio friends only someone that does sports massage! I am planning on taking it easy maybe just do 20 mins with extra day in between and see how it goes. Cheers!!

[Izzyrascal Graduate]

Hi Polly2810

Might it be worth using some support? Mine are quite twingey (is that a word?) and I’ve torn various ligaments and done horrible things to my kneecaps over the years - now I always have tubigrip over my kneecaps when I’m running and they feel far more supported and secure.

[Polly2810 Graduate in reply to Izzyrascal]

Yeah I did think maybe one of those could just give it a hit more support!! Twingey definitely a word in my world!! 🤣

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate]

Absolutely Polly2810 ...extra rest days are good when everything’s ok so when there’s a twinge they’re even more important xx

[MarkyD Graduate]

I'm a believer in taking things gently and slowly. In your shoes (with a slightly niggle knee) I'd be doing some short - 10 minutes? - intervals. Run slowly for 10 minutes. Walk for 5 minutes. Repeat 3 times. You have the rest of your life for running, and only 2 knees. Rest days are important for recovery, but equally, don't overdo things when you run.

[Polly2810 Graduate in reply to MarkyD]

Thanks good advice as obviously even though 25 felt ok at the time it was a bit too much! Will def try that tomorrow...thanks 👍🏻