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Just wondering if anyone can give me some advice on this.
I run on a regular basis and love it, do pilates ( I think Ihave a pretty strong core), am just generally active, working outdoors alot.
Running never seems to bother my knees; we have lots of big hills , at least one on nearly every run. Legs sometimes get tired all over, but in a normal way I think,and I think I'm getting stronger and fitter.
I keep hearing that we should do something else rather than run everyday. Riding a bike seems like a great choice, except no matter what I seem to do, my knees really hurt shortly after I get on any bike, (outdoors or stationary bike)..tried different seat adjustments etc. I have had my knees checked out and x-rayed and nothing shows up.
I usually weigh between 117 and 120 lbs, and am nearly 5' 6", so I don't think it's my weight causing problems. I'm 49, so I guess there has been lots of wear and tear after that long! I've always heard that riding a bike is easier on you and that you should do it along with running, to help avoid injury etc. Any ideas on this knee thing? Thanks in advance for any advice. You all seem to really know what you're doing.
 
you are a girl?

actually that doesnt matter. My suggestion may create debate, blah blah, but for me-- a "mature" runner also, taking a quality Glucosamine makes all the difference in my knees.

there are alot of different knee pains

in distance training we have a mantra "knees don't exist"

sometimes, just not thinking about them helps too

FF
 
Thanks for the reply, flyinfree.
Yes I'm a mature girl, LOL. How long did it take before you saw a difference with the glucosamine? My husband takes it all the time and he says it really helps with an old hip injury. I asked a chiropractor about glucsamine and he said he didn't think it helps knees, but I will sure give it a try.,what can it hurt? what about running without doing any biking etc? The more I run, the more I want to run.....you have a good point about just forget it hurts , mind over matter type of thing..... my big fear is doing something and not being able to run. That would be awful!!
 
agree with above glutamine and cod liver oil is good,i was going to say it could be cartlidge or tendon/ligament problems but if you have had them checked out i cant understand what the problem is,running on roads isnt a good idea if you can use a track or grass or running track that would be better,also running uphill is no problem for knees (no pressure) but running down can cause problems.
 
Your knees should not hurt.

Since your knees hurt only when cycling, i would suspect the bike fit. Have you been fitted on the bike? What is the distance from the top of the saddle to the top of the pedal when it is down and in line with the seat tube? At 5'6" you probably have about a 30" inseam (not pant length but the distance from the seat bones to floor when standing). The distance from saddle to top of pedal should be about 110% of your inseam.

I would also consider getting a second opinion from another orthopedist.
 
7-10 days for the Glucosaamn,,

also ice them after long rns,, if you longs are 10+

are you doing a run / bike "brick" (meaning come out of run and get on bike)? Do you have clipless peddles on your bike, if so, you may be pulling to hard.

and- who told you that you run too much? consider you sources.

ooops-- hahaha I have some creditability- I did my Ironman 140.6 in 12 hours.
 
Clarification, and then I will step out of this thread, lots of "opinions"
- i only share from experience.

not Glutamine!

Glucosamine, somewhere between 2 and 3,000 miligs a day

Sweat Daily!

oh, and go join the plank challenge for today, it is in the Challenge section. a total of 60 combined minutes in plank position. At your weight it should be a breeze.

Welcome to tthe forum

FF

+rep to G8R- homeboy knows about the bikes!

I will not eat buzzs's lunch today... of course runnign uphill only is an interesting thought! LOL!
 
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Thanks Everybody,
I usually have to run on roads; we live out in the country and i just head out the door and go, but the shoulder is often pretty soft, ( can that be bad, with maybe loose dirt/gravel etc.?) Would also like to try trail running; we have lots of trails around our place, but my husband won't let me go by myself.
as far as knowing any measurements etc. I feel real silly here!....no I don't...I just played around with seat adjustments...I really know zip about bikes...just that you get on and peddle LOL...I will have to check all that out, g8r80 ...what does everyone think about just running for a person?...I just thought it was important to change it up to avoid injury...
any ideas besides biking?...swimming isn't a regular option.....
so far a long run for me would be a little over 8...I don't even keep a log yet ....this just started out small and it turned out to be the best thing.....I never would have believed how much better you start to feel as you start to improve...if I can do this anybody can, that's for sure!...I do have books on running here...I guess it would be a good idea to actually READ them LOL
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are you just doing the same long run everyday.
if you are then change the distance pace etc do intervals/hill-sprints instead of your regular distance half it and go faster all the way,there are loads of ways to change it up.
 
ok thanks, Buzz,
I have been going pretty much the same all the time...I do notice some days are way better than others...maybe has to do with better food,rest etc.; I'm trying to figure it all out!...when I started out I didn't really have a plan at all except to get a bit more exercise, so I read a little basic stuff and just started, now that I found out how much I'm enjoying it I do want to keep going and improve....ordered lots of books thru Amazon....maybe i can just pick one training plan and follow it....I think i do need to get a good watch....any recomendations?? ....
I just came back from a run now...it was a good excuse to not do the plank challenge for awhile !!! LOL
 
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