Mystery running injury

FZR400RRSP

My pain was below the knee, that was attributed to runner's knee.

blue max

In which case, it seems quite probable.

I'm not stopping, so hope it doesn't get any worse.

FZR400RRSP

You using proper running shoes, rather than normal trainers?
Running on softer surfaces than tarmac?
These are all things that helped me reduce the pain, but never eliminated it.
I just have sh*tty knees.

blue max

Yes, although the cheapest in the shop! I have flat feet, so there was not a huge amount of choice. But I have added some gel insoles too. And I run on pavement/woods, so not too bad.

I will probably get something better when funds allow and I'm sure I am sticking to it. All positive at the moment though. I have to say, I hate running. I'm just so poor at it. Not much more than a jog and doing between 11-12 miles per minute which is little more than a stroll. And can't do the full 1.7 mile route yet either. I need to improve my technique somewhat and as the weight comes off and the fitness improves, I hope it will become more pleasurable. But I am doing what I am able, so every day gets a little better.

FZR400RRSP

My running shoes were canvas Adidas things that cost a whopping £22, they were ace!

blue max

Was this a long time ago? Good ones are over the ton now.

Mine were £25, so the bottom of the barrel. Took the skin of my little toe and caused an infection, but other than that are adequate.

FZR400RRSP

It was a while ago, yes.
And they were half price back then.
They came recommended by a running shop up here after they did a gait analysis on me.
Running shoes are all about the function rather than the style, I would never have worn them to the pub with jeans!

scatterbug

As a cyclist I hate running too. But I know I'll grow to love it. For me it is the purest form of exercise and what we are naturally meant to do. But for a beginner there are fewer pursuits that are tougher on the body. Joint and muscle pain are all the norm but most should resolve themselves if you are being sensible with your workload. The difficulty is discerning beneficial overload from injury.

blue max

All very true. I'm hoping that as my weight reduces, the impact will be less. Apps like runkeeper make it slightly easier to map your improvements. All a bit of a distraction really, but I try to do a personal best every run. Won't always happen, but I hope that will be the overall trent.

Combined with cardio classes, more considered diet and vastly reducing the alcohol, it is working.

At least to the point when people are noticing. And the old belt needs another notch. Those changes are real.

Inferno

I had a gait analysis done about 3 years ago and ended up with a pair of Adidas Response Trail 18 they were about £55 but they made a marked reduction in leg and foot pain after my runs over some crappy Nike air poop, and there still going strong hardly any wear on them at all, they are used just for running and nowt else though.

Also have some Asics Lahar jobbies though there good they are nowhere near as good as the Adidas ones, you do need proper running shoes though as they make a big difference, well they did in my case.

I must admit I do get hamstring pains sometimes and my glute aches a bit but I just put that down to my age and if i'm ill and stop running for a bit the pains worsen so the excersise is defo benificial.