I don’t know if I just pushed too hard this week or what…but my knees are really aggravated! I took today a little lighter…though perhaps I shouldn’t have worked out at all. Tomorrow is my rest day. Please pray that my knees will be better by Monday - and that I will use good sense!
And I welcome any advice from you former/current athletes!!
Ice them. And take a break until they are better. Seriously. You don’t want to hurt them permanently!! Better a week off than hurt knees for life!
My knee is just now not bothering me for moderate exercise…of course, I got it pretty good.
Take care of yourself!!
Comment by Bethany — March 17, 2007 @ 8:13 am
Ice.
I read new research the other day that applying ice for 10 minutes, taking it off for 10 minute and then applying it for another 10 minutes is better/more effective than applying ice for 20 min straight.
and stretch if you can without too much pain.
Comment by Anne — March 17, 2007 @ 10:47 am
Ice is the way to go and rest is very important. You probably overdid going from no impact on the bike to high moderate impact has got to be a bit of a shock. Can you alternate workouts between the bike and the ipod stuff when you get better without any loss in your competition? Try that if you can but rest first!!! The thing is also knowing what kind of pain you are having. Is it joint or muscle or bursitis type? You may want to (if you have not already) look this up on webmd.
Comment by Leann — March 17, 2007 @ 1:27 pm
Praying for your knees!!
Comment by Carrie — March 17, 2007 @ 1:36 pm
I know nothing about knees, except they’re pretty useful things to have! I’d say taking it easy for a few days sounds like a good plan. Praying
Comment by Debs — March 17, 2007 @ 1:51 pm
What do you think sparked this pain?
I know when you lift weights, you need to give each body part at least 24 hours to recover before you work it again. My weight routine is Upper body, Lower Body, Upper Body, Lower Body. That way the muscles get a chance to repair themselves.
Also, be certain you have good footwear, and PLEASE try to reduce the impact if you can.
“No Pain, No Gain” is NOT true, pain is your body’s way of warning you “something isn’t right here” and so you need to listen.
Comment by Cara — March 17, 2007 @ 3:00 pm
I’ll be praying about your knees, Blest. Take care of yourself!
Comment by Brandi — March 17, 2007 @ 3:04 pm
Everyone’s suggestions are great. Also, this is something I noticed when we were training to walk a marathon. A new exercise is something that has to be worked into slowly. When we first started fast walking on a regular basis, all my joints hurt - knees, hips, feet. I had to do warm-ups, stretching, icing, and short workouts on a regular basis. And as time went on, the painful joints went away and I could then handle more exercise. I think that may be the problem with my hip pain - too much, too fast. Go slow, be careful, ice, stretch, rest, and listen to your body. It takes patience to work into a new routine at a rate that your body can adjust to.
Comment by Anita — March 17, 2007 @ 4:26 pm
Amputation is probably your best option. Make sure, after you amputate, to ice the wound.
Comment by Bird — March 17, 2007 @ 9:18 pm
Seriously, though, I said a little prayer for your jacked up knees.
Comment by Bird — March 17, 2007 @ 9:19 pm
Hey - It’s Only A Flesh Wound!!!
Comment by blestwithsons — March 17, 2007 @ 9:31 pm
I still like my amputation idea. Just think, if you amputated your legs from the knee down you’d easily lose those last few stubborn pounds!
Comment by Bird — March 17, 2007 @ 9:39 pm