this is a terrible idea. keep moving. swimming is a great fall back. go swim 10 laps and get back to me. #### aint easy.Tried going for a slow jog alongside my daughter bike riding. Immediately the knee and ankle were killing me. I ran about 20 feet and walked the rest of the way. Ugh. I’ve obviously overdone it.
Thinking about maybe just passing on the gym and running for a few weeks and just focusing 100% on diet/restricting calories and getting sleep and rest. If I do that for a month and lose 10lbs, I can come back healed and lighter and leaner with a little less stress on the joints, and then when I get back to the gym and try running again I’ll be ready to get after it.
do the plank challenge. it will help with the six pack part.Between tweaking my knee, planning for the 10k I did this past weekend and the overtraining (you guys we’re right) I’ve felt like a slug the last couple of weeks. The good news is my race went well, my knee feels ok and I feel fairly rested.
Now the bad news - yesterday was one of my least favorite days of the year. I absolutely despise the time change and what it does to my schedule and my mental outlook. I’m in such a better spot now than basically I have ever been in my adult life so I’m very confident but I’m also fearful. I have to change some things up to keep my momentum. I have several ideas but would love input from you guys on things that maybe work for you. I’m definitely going back to my OPERATION SIX PACK nonsense, as I was getting some results. Just not every day - was just too much.
Where is your knee pain?Tried going for a slow jog alongside my daughter bike riding. Immediately the knee and ankle were killing me. I ran about 20 feet and walked the rest of the way. Ugh. I’ve obviously overdone it.
Thinking about maybe just passing on the gym and running for a few weeks and just focusing 100% on diet/restricting calories and getting sleep and rest. If I do that for a month and lose 10lbs, I can come back healed and lighter and leaner with a little less stress on the joints, and then when I get back to the gym and try running again I’ll be ready to get after it.
Just below the knee on the inside. Best I could figure out is this:Where is your knee pain?
Try theseJust below the knee on the inside. Best I could figure out is this:
https://www.knee-pain-explained.com/pes-anserine-bursitis.html
Today I felt great when I woke up. By the end of the day it was really aching, uncomfortable to walk down steps, etc.
I’m leaning against this given your “leg days” you’ve been getting inOh and
”3) Poor Training Techniques
Training errors such as sudden increases in distance or intensity, not warming up and inadequate stretching can over stress the area.”
Shtick? I have been doing leg days for a while; and no issues.I’m leaning against this given your “leg days” you’ve been getting in
Thanks, just bought two.Try these
https://www.walmart.com/ip/ACE-Brand-Knee-Strap-Adjustable-Black-1-Pack/23554623?athpgid=athenaItempage_22150843&athctxid&athcpid=23554623&atlmtid=BuyTogetherValue&athcgid&athena=true&athieid=v0&athbktid&athstid=CS002&athguid=98794e28-0da-16e394fcf670bb
Solved most of my knee issues when I started running. Also go to Fleet Feet and get fitted for new shoes.
i stretch every day. i can easily put my hands on the ground, and still think i am WAY to tight. tom brady has this one right. as you age, being flexible is KEY.
new shoes are always a crap shoot. they might be a contributing factor. i have custom insoles, from a podiatrist. 2 pairs.Thanks, just bought two.
Also, I just bought new running sneakers. I wonder if that could be a cause here. Hmm.
No. I think you’ve been sensible about your mileage. Your leg days should have strengthened your muscles and stabilizers sufficiently enough that your knees shouldn’t be seeing this much pain at this mileage. You also mentioned that you walk a lot too. Could be over use but I’m not leaning that way.Shtick? I have been doing leg days for a while; and no issues.
Go to fleet feet. They’ll figure out if you under or over pronate and your foot strike heel or mid foot or front foot and put you in the right shoe. There are also shoes like Hoka One One that are highly cushioned which might help. Hopefully you didn’t buy racing flats.Thanks, just bought two.
Also, I just bought new running sneakers. I wonder if that could be a cause here. Hmm.
I did this earlier this year (whilst fat) and loved it even when it killed me. Need to fire it up again.do the plank challenge. it will help with the six pack part.
let's all do it! up to 5 minutesI did this earlier this year (whilst fat) and loved it even when it killed me. Need to fire it up again.
What is the challenge? I typically do them after I run.let's all do it! up to 5 minutes
What’s the starting duration?I’m in. I’ll start tomorrow.
Do a plank everyday, starting duration to be determined. Increase the time, every day, by 5-10 seconds, until you hit 5 minutes.What is the challenge? I typically do them after I run.
OK, I do low planks, three 60 second sets. You guys can pick the starting duration.What’s the starting duration?
Do a plank everyday, starting duration to be determined. Increase the time, every day, by 5-10 seconds, until you hit 5 minutes.
Plank challenge
i did a low low plank last time. Low or high?
Yeah. I’ve been doing leg days 1-2 days a week for a good two years, without any pain or incident. And I walk a ton for my commute. (Hard, days walking, and up and down subway stairs etc).No. I think you’ve been sensible about your mileage. Your leg days should have strengthened your muscles and stabilizers sufficiently enough that your knees shouldn’t be seeing this much pain at this mileage. You also mentioned that you walk a lot too. Could be over use but I’m not leaning that way.
Also when I start getting knee pain, a week of leg weight training helps alot
InWhat’s the starting duration?
Do a plank everyday, starting duration to be determined. Increase the time, every day, by 5-10 seconds, until you hit 5 minutes.
Plank challenge
i did a low low plank last time. Low or high?
I’m with you.Need to focus more on diet. I'm not eating bad but I'm not watching close enough
Low cal Aleve?Damn, knee is sore after the morning commute. Didn’t have that issue yesterday. Will pop an Aleve.
I’m in Asia all next week for work, so I figure I’ll take off this week and next. Maybe do some stretching and pushups etc in my hotel room next week. Hopefully upon my return I’ll be good to give this another go.
How's your face feeling?Damn, knee is sore after the morning commute. Didn’t have that issue yesterday. Will pop an Aleve.
I’m in Asia all next week for work, so I figure I’ll take off this week and next. Maybe do some stretching and pushups etc in my hotel room next week. Hopefully upon my return I’ll be good to give this another go.
it's called getting old. and again, the walking you're doing, while a net positive, is not cardio that is going to keep you lean and mean. and you're correct in the assumption that new activities will hurt, while the normal walking won't. yet another symptom of aging.Otis said:Yeah. I’ve been doing leg days 1-2 days a week for a good two years, without any pain or incident. And I walk a ton for my commute. (Hard, days walking, and up and down subway stairs etc).
I wonder if this is just a “using different muscles” issue. When I played basketball last year for the first time in probably a decade, I could barely walk for two weeks my knees hurt so badly. Could just be something where I need to take it really slow. Run for a week, week off, until I build up whatever in there is hurting.
I also have a bum ankle on that same side. Just tore ligaments and sprains in multiple basketball injuries in high school. Wonder if that’s causing me to favor it and somehow run in a way that is putting awkward strain on my knee.
hotel should have an elliptical. my hotel in cabo, had 3!Otis said:Damn, knee is sore after the morning commute. Didn’t have that issue yesterday. Will pop an Aleve.
I’m in Asia all next week for work, so I figure I’ll take off this week and next. Maybe do some stretching and pushups etc in my hotel room next week. Hopefully upon my return I’ll be good to give this another go.
I'm in.@krista4 @AAABatteries @Terminalxylem
plank challenge.
let's do a low plank, starting at :10 seconds, as the challenge dictates. this way, anyone that has never done them, can join in!
who else wants to do it??
Potential for injury goes up as we age, but I don’t think there should be an expectation of having pain just because you’re getting older. If the pain isn’t due to injury or arthritis, it will pass as your body adapts to the new activity. Rest will be necessary if Otis has injured himself, but it won’t make arthritis go away or cure soreness, so it’s important to figure out why he has the pain.it's called getting old. and again, the walking you're doing, while a net positive, is not cardio that is going to keep you lean and mean. and you're correct in the assumption that new activities will hurt, while the normal walking won't. yet another symptom of aging.
I''m in. Time to get back on the horse.@krista4 @AAABatteries @Terminalxylem
plank challenge.
let's do a low plank, starting at :10 seconds, as the challenge dictates. this way, anyone that has never done them, can join in!
who else wants to do it??
tomato, tomatoe. if i go bowling, something i never do, i will be more sore now, than when i was 25. @Otis is sore, IMO, because he pushed it too far, too fast. he might have a serious injury, but i doubt it. new shoes + new activity + alpha mentality + slightly over weight + getting older = pissed off muscle group/joint. rest, ice and most importantly, easing into new activities, should solve the problem.Potential for injury goes up as we age, but I don’t think there should be an expectation of having pain just because you’re getting older. If the pain isn’t due to injury or arthritis, it will pass as your body adapts to the new activity. Rest will be necessary if Otis has injured himself, but it won’t make arthritis go away or cure soreness, so it’s important to figure out why he has the pain.
I agree with all this. I didn’t think I was pushing it, but maybe I did. Who would have thought the impact of a slow jog would cause such problems.tomato, tomatoe. if i go bowling, something i never do, i will be more sore now, than when i was 25. @Otis is sore, IMO, because he pushed it too far, too fast. he might have a serious injury, but i doubt it. new shoes + new activity + alpha mentality + slightly over weight + getting older = pissed off muscle group/joint. rest, ice and most importantly, easing into new activities, should solve the problem.
@Otis pushed myself sleeping. back at the weights yesterdayhowever, i hurt my wrist yesterday. sleeping. so, only cardio for a week or so. it'll probably help weight loss.
Oh, OK! I will do this, too.DA RAIDERS said:What’s the starting duration?
Do a plank everyday, starting duration to be determined. Increase the time, every day, by 5-10 seconds, until you hit 5 minutes.
Plank challenge
i did a low low plank last time. Low or high?
Fell behind in this thread. I'm in. Will do a plank every day adding at least 10 seconds each day. Will add it to my daily 15 minute stretching routine that I have been doing to try to decrease low back pain. Getting older sucks. First plank happening as soon as hit submit.@krista4 @AAABatteries @Terminalxylem
plank challenge.
let's do a low plank, starting at :10 seconds, as the challenge dictates. this way, anyone that has never done them, can join in!
who else wants to do it??
i saw that one too, while looking for a link to the one i had done previously. it looks HARD. will considerOh, OK! I will do this, too.
What I did before was on an app. I think if you search "30 day plank" in the App Store it comes up. The icon looks like this, and the landing page like this. There are beginner, intermediate, and expert options; first time I did the beginner and this time (starting today) I'll do the intermediate. It's not just holding one plank but rotating through a bunch of different types. On Day 30 of the beginner, you get about 12 minutes of total planking IIRC. Looks like there will be 18 minutes total on Day 30 of the intermediate. The side planks with arms straight absolutely killed me.
Anyway, I'm going to do that plus separately will do the one you're describing on days it's not already covered in my daily planks on the app.
ETA: Also anyone should please join in the app one, too, if you wish!
downloaded. it also, looks quite hard. screw it. i'm in. for both.Not the same. The one you linked looks more difficult.
I agree with all of this, except the slightly overweight part. And does anyone get sore bowling?tomato, tomatoe. if i go bowling, something i never do, i will be more sore now, than when i was 25. @Otis is sore, IMO, because he pushed it too far, too fast. he might have a serious injury, but i doubt it. new shoes + new activity + alpha mentality + slightly over weight + getting older = pissed off muscle group/joint. rest, ice and most importantly, easing into new activities, should solve the problem.
You calling our hero fat?I agree with all of this, except the slightly overweight part. And does anyone get sore bowling?
OH COME ON. We're talking like 20lbs from Adonis stature here. Let's not get crazy.I agree with all of this, except the slightly overweight part.