Oh! My knee update!

taratru · April 2012

I forgot to tell you guys what the pt said.

So it's early patellofemoral syndrome. She is having me tape it when I run and lift and has made me pinky promise to lift more, do more rolling and stretching of my IT band (when it's tight, it starts to pull the kneecap over), and lift more (including more core work). Oh, and ice and massage - by pushing my kneecap over, which is weeeeird.

She says I can do the marathon if I take care of myself and then I should look into backing off on mileage for a bit.

I'm okay with that. In fact, taping feels so good, some days I just leave it on. Thanks for listening, you guys. Your support is awesome! Smile

GRKaters · April 2012

It's a relief you can still proceed with the marathon. I know a slowpoke who'd love some company if you have to back down in pace, too.

taratru · April 2012

GRKaters:
It's a relief you can still proceed with the marathon. I know a slowpoke who'd love some company if you have to back down in pace, too.

What? I'm counting on you to run right in front of me and keep me *on* pace! Smile

GRKaters · April 2012

taratru:
GRKaters:
It's a relief you can still proceed with the marathon. I know a slowpoke who'd love some company if you have to back down in pace, too.
What? I'm counting on you to run right in front of me and keep me *on* pace!

Yeeaahh... altitude, remember? MI is not as high as CO. Surprise

taratru · April 2012

You are seriously brave, woman. Maybe the downhill of it will cancel out the altitude? You're rock star, regardless.

GRKaters · April 2012

taratru:
You are seriously brave, woman. Maybe the downhill of it will cancel out the altitude? You're rock star, regardless.

Yes, because if I drop out due to quad cramping, I will be paying less attention to the fact that I can't breathe. Win!

taratru · April 2012

Just trying to be positive! Or something. Stick out tongue

GRKaters · April 2012

Much appreciated. I have a feeling that a strong sense of humor is going to be necessary during this race more than others.

PrincessPeach05 · April 2012

I wonder if the 10k course is as downhill as the marathon? I am signed up for that race but oh, so not ready!

PrincessPeach05 · April 2012

Also, I just tried to edit to add, that I am glad your knee is feeling better/manageable!

GRKaters · April 2012

PrincessPeach05:
I wonder if the 10k course is as downhill as the marathon? I am signed up for that race but oh, so not ready!

THERE'S A 10K?!?!?!

That is the distance I've been really wanting to do for awhile since my most "recent" one was pre-kiddo by a few years.

Marathon schmarathon...

PrincessPeach05 · April 2012

GRKaters:
PrincessPeach05:
I wonder if the 10k course is as downhill as the marathon? I am signed up for that race but oh, so not ready!
THERE'S A 10K?!?!?!
That is the distance I've been really wanting to do for awhile since my most "recent" one was pre-kiddo by a few years.
Marathon schmarathon...

Switch it up and run with me-all of my running buddies bailed! First race I am doing solo and feeling sort of weird about it.....

Oh! My knee update!

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