Comments on: My Running Questions: Introduction http://healthandrunning.com/running/running-questions A Spotlight on Healthy Living Fri, 18 May 2012 10:23:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Natalie http://healthandrunning.com/running/running-questions/comment-page-1#comment-21 Natalie Sat, 21 Feb 2009 21:37:18 +0000 http://healthandrunning.com/?p=24#comment-21 Hi Robin, Thanks for the link! I've read a couple other success stories about the foam rollers and it sounds like something I definitely need to add to my gear. My problem turned out to be my IT band also and with some stretching and taking some time off running, the pain has definitely reduced. Thanks again for you comment and the roller link! Hi Robin,
Thanks for the link! I’ve read a couple other success stories about the foam rollers and it sounds like something I definitely need to add to my gear. My problem turned out to be my IT band also and with some stretching and taking some time off running, the pain has definitely reduced. Thanks again for you comment and the roller link!

]]> By: robin http://healthandrunning.com/running/running-questions/comment-page-1#comment-20 robin Fri, 20 Feb 2009 18:48:00 +0000 http://healthandrunning.com/?p=24#comment-20 Hi Natalie! I had really bad knee pain last fall and couldn't figure out which muscle/tendon/ligament was the culprit. It got to the point where I couldn't run. After some researching, I found out it was my IT band. Since it's kinda hard to stretch, I got a foam roller. It works great! After about a week of using the foam roller (religiously, every day!) on the outsides of my thighs, I noticed a significant reduction in knee pain. It's been about 4 months since, and the knee pain is completely gone (and hasn't come back). I continue using the foam roller at least 4x/week. If you don't already have one, www.zombierunner.com has them for under $10. ;) Hi Natalie! I had really bad knee pain last fall and couldn’t figure out which muscle/tendon/ligament was the culprit. It got to the point where I couldn’t run. After some researching, I found out it was my IT band. Since it’s kinda hard to stretch, I got a foam roller. It works great! After about a week of using the foam roller (religiously, every day!) on the outsides of my thighs, I noticed a significant reduction in knee pain. It’s been about 4 months since, and the knee pain is completely gone (and hasn’t come back). I continue using the foam roller at least 4x/week. If you don’t already have one, http://www.zombierunner.com has them for under $10. ;)

]]> By: natalie http://healthandrunning.com/running/running-questions/comment-page-1#comment-7 natalie Mon, 09 Feb 2009 22:29:28 +0000 http://healthandrunning.com/?p=24#comment-7 Joe, Thanks for the info! After my long run yesterday (21.5) I had your response in mind and paid attention to the camber of the streets I was on. I definitely notice a little pain when there is more of a slope to the road but I also started wondering if my shoes are just tied to tight. Lots of research to do to get this question figured out! Happy running! Joe,
Thanks for the info! After my long run yesterday (21.5) I had your response in mind and paid attention to the camber of the streets I was on. I definitely notice a little pain when there is more of a slope to the road but I also started wondering if my shoes are just tied to tight. Lots of research to do to get this question figured out! Happy running!

]]> By: Joe Ely http://healthandrunning.com/running/running-questions/comment-page-1#comment-6 Joe Ely Mon, 09 Feb 2009 22:28:51 +0000 http://healthandrunning.com/?p=24#comment-6 natalie, thanks for your comment on my blog! Enjoyed finding yours. My ankle pain was a new thing…I did three marathons last fall and had NOTHING in my ankles until after the last one on Dec 6 And that pain hung on till a couple weeks ago. It was a sharp pain on the insides of both ankles just above the row of eyelets on my shoes on the inside. I’ve never had this before and it did go away. On reflection, I think it may have flowed from the severe camber (side slope) of the marathon course in Memphis. The route had more of this camber than any of my regular running routes here at home or in the other marathons I ran. Did the constant “tilt” of the road contribute?? I think that’s a real possibility. But, I’m not a doctor, nor do I play one on TV. So, that’s all I know. Maybe it helps a bit. Hope you are enjoying your marathon training. And, yes, do remember to drink on runs > 60 minutes…makes a huge difference!!! natalie, thanks for your comment on my blog! Enjoyed finding yours.

My ankle pain was a new thing…I did three marathons last fall and had NOTHING in my ankles until after the last one on Dec 6 And that pain hung on till a couple weeks ago.

It was a sharp pain on the insides of both ankles just above the row of eyelets on my shoes on the inside. I’ve never had this before and it did go away.

On reflection, I think it may have flowed from the severe camber (side slope) of the marathon course in Memphis. The route had more of this camber than any of my regular running routes here at home or in the other marathons I ran. Did the constant “tilt” of the road contribute?? I think that’s a real possibility. But, I’m not a doctor, nor do I play one on TV.

So, that’s all I know. Maybe it helps a bit.

Hope you are enjoying your marathon training. And, yes, do remember to drink on runs > 60 minutes…makes a huge difference!!!

]]> By: natalie http://healthandrunning.com/running/running-questions/comment-page-1#comment-5 natalie Mon, 09 Feb 2009 22:28:07 +0000 http://healthandrunning.com/?p=24#comment-5 @crossn81, the knee thing is usually after a long run, like going up and down stairs is not all that enjoyable. The oatmeal sounds like a good idea. I learned that regular cereal w/ milk is not ideal. Christine, Thanks for the Reformer link, all the more reason I need to learn pilates from you! @crossn81, the knee thing is usually after a long run, like going up and down stairs is not all that enjoyable. The oatmeal sounds like a good idea. I learned that regular cereal w/ milk is not ideal.

Christine, Thanks for the Reformer link, all the more reason I need to learn pilates from you!

]]> By: Christine http://healthandrunning.com/running/running-questions/comment-page-1#comment-4 Christine Mon, 09 Feb 2009 22:27:28 +0000 http://healthandrunning.com/?p=24#comment-4 P.S. The knee stretches start at the 3 min. mark of the youtube video. P.S. The knee stretches start at the 3 min. mark of the youtube video.

]]> By: Christine http://healthandrunning.com/running/running-questions/comment-page-1#comment-3 Christine Mon, 09 Feb 2009 22:26:32 +0000 http://healthandrunning.com/?p=24#comment-3 There is a machine in the Pilates world known as the Reformer. It is basically a long mat like slab attached to springs on one end. It is hard to explain, so here is a visual : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtk6RZZSpCQ Anyway, there is a series of exercises literally called “knee stretches”. Check out your local Pilates studio and see what they have to offer. There is a machine in the Pilates world known as the Reformer. It is basically a long mat like slab attached to springs on one end. It is hard to explain, so here is a visual : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtk6RZZSpCQ
Anyway, there is a series of exercises literally called “knee stretches”. Check out your local Pilates studio and see what they have to offer.

]]> By: crossn81 http://healthandrunning.com/running/running-questions/comment-page-1#comment-2 crossn81 Mon, 09 Feb 2009 22:25:41 +0000 http://healthandrunning.com/?p=24#comment-2 Good questions! I don’t know all the answers either but I’m glad my blog is helping you. Are you experiencing knee pain? Inner or Outer? Before my weekend long runs I usually eat a bowl of oatmeal at least 30min before the run. Depending on the run I might not do anything special. For any planned run over 90 minutes I might carry some Clif Shot Bloks. I almost never carry water but our group runs this summer had it available about every 3-6 miles. Good questions! I don’t know all the answers either but I’m glad my blog is helping you.

Are you experiencing knee pain? Inner or Outer?

Before my weekend long runs I usually eat a bowl of oatmeal at least 30min before the run. Depending on the run I might not do anything special. For any planned run over 90 minutes I might carry some Clif Shot Bloks. I almost never carry water but our group runs this summer had it available about every 3-6 miles.

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