I can run fine on the treadmill and docs said I can run in a straight line. Did 5km on the roads a few weeks back,but I just use nike or adidas type running trainers and not a specialist item!
Am after decent pair of gym trainers that I can use for both treadmill and outdoor running.
I've had 2x medial ligament tairs in the left knee, as well as a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament and an operation to sort cartilage also in
left knee.
The last injury was around 8-9 years ago now, so I've been continuously strenghthening the legs in order to be able to run again, as well as bits
of cycling and rowing to try and keep relatively fit.
I weight train fairly heavy and my legs improving steadily. My squat has gone up from 20kg (bar only) to over 100kg and my deadlift is now at 160kg,
my weight around 85kg.
I've been told I can run in straight lines but not sharp changes of direction in case my left knee fails for the 5th time! Thanks
Go to a proper local running shop and get gait analysis. It took about 2hrs to sort me but well worth it.
Hope that helps
What he said.... get an expert to pick the shoes for you... ignore the brand and what they look like... I had real pain running until I got some proper shoes after a gait analysis...
+1
When I started running I got some standard shoes and knackered my feet. After gait analysis I found out what shoes I actually needed- completely the
opposite of what I thought and flipping ugly but so nice to run in- no more foot pain.
Go to an independent store as well, not a chain. The chains say they offer the service but the staff generally dont know arse from elbow.
As they said above go to a proper running shop. They'll analyse your run and set the insoles up for your feet. Budget £100 though.
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Originally posted by theduck
Go to an independent store as well, not a chain. The chains say they offer the service but the staff generally dont know arse from elbow.
Thanks for the advice! I didn't realise it was so technical.
It isnt usually but it sounds to me like your knees are, how can i put it politely, f%%%%%%%ed so you cant just buy tesco value trainers and expect to
be walking next day.
See qualified advice and dont be mean on buying expensive trainers as this could be difference between walking and riding a scooter. You may need
inserts to counter irregularities in your gait. Expect to pay £80ish, anything over is marketing bollox.
Im not expert but with the knee injuries youve had i would suggest seeking medical advice as to whether running is a good idea.
Cycling, darts and swimming are gentler on the knees.
.... and i know what you mean about running in a straight line, i gave up badminton for that reason, not because i had problems but to prevent them.
Now hang on one minute! Only one knee is goosed,the other is fine
I can run fine on the treadmill and docs said I can run in a straight line. Did 5km on the roads a few weeks back,but I just use nike or adidas type
running trainers and not a specialist item!
I do wonder the wisdom of running again......
I suspect what you are doing is far moer sensible, and less likely to cause issues.
this is from a slightly lardy (at the moment) nearly 50 year old who runs 20-30 miles a week, mostly up and down hills. I am dreading the day my knees
give me serious problems because I know then it is the end of running. I then plan to get on my bike and swim. And I hate swimming.
My knee is fine. It's been almost 9'years since last injury!
In that case as previous post have suggested a good running shop.
Sweat shop used to be pretty good, the staff were enthusiasts. Now it has been bought out by Sports Direct that may no longer be the case
Also have a look for Park Run events, if you get the chance they are brilliant. Or indeed any other running groups. I joined one hosted by an
independent shop. Free, plus you get a great running community to support you, and well priced decent kit.
Thanks for that. I'll not be doing runnig club or anything like that but would like to do a few miles a week just to help with fitness!