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Location:

Mesa,AZ,united states

Member Since:

Aug 18, 2008

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

(2009) London't Run 10K - 51:59 :o)

(2009) "Ostrich Festival" - 5K (25:21) Another PR! :o)

(2010) "Ostrich Festival" - 5K (28:54)

(2010) "Fight for Life" - 5K (26:49) 2nd for Age Division!

(2010) "Women's Half Marathon" - (2:16:40)

(2010) "Shun the Sun" - 10K (58:19)

(2010) "Mesa Mi Amigos Turkey Trot" - 10K (57:45)

(2010) "12 K's of Christmas" - 12K (1:14:13)

(2011) "Sedona Marathon" - FULL Marathon  (5:21:58)

Short-Term Running Goals:

Run a half marathon  (October 2008)

Run a sub 27:00 5K (November 2008)

Run a Sub 2:00:00 1/2 Marathon

Run a marathon 

Long-Term Running Goals:

Live a long, heathly life but more importantly, teach my family how to live healthy.

Personal:

I am a lucky lady.  I'm married to the best husband ever, and we have 3 beautiful kids (ages 4, 2, and "new here").   

 

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Okay... I was going good, very strong, great pace (about 8:45 min/mil) and then my stupid shoe untied... so I stopped to tie it.  Then I could not start again.  My knee hurt (and continues to hurt) SOOOO bad.  I couldn't run...  I really couldn't walk.  I walked the 1.5 miles home.  Now it isn't as bad (thank you IBprofen), but it's still sore.  Any advice as to what I should do about it?

Thanks!

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Comments
From seeaprilrun on Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 22:27:29

Sorry about your knee--where does it hurt?

From Camille on Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 23:06:04

April - It's my right knee, and it hurts on the outside all the way along my knee cap (from bottom to top).

From seeaprilrun on Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 23:17:11

I had almost the exact same pain not too long ago. I looked up "IT band" stretches on the advice of some bloggers. The stretches helped a little and the knee pain just sort of went away after only a week or so. It just popped up out of nowhere like your knee pain did. Hopefully it is one of those things that comes suddenly and goes just as suddenly! I did take a lot of motrin for it.

From Teena on Wed, Feb 11, 2009 at 00:20:01

Camille,

Don't run if you are in a lot of pain! That's my only advice!!

Take care of yourself ... ice and stretch!

From Teena on Wed, Feb 11, 2009 at 15:11:20

How are you feeling today Miss Camille? I hope the knee is feeling much much better. (dont' forget to ice)

From Camille on Wed, Feb 11, 2009 at 15:13:46

Okay... so the pain decreased a lot before I went to bed. It still hurts IF I haven't used it for a while (like it gets "rusty"). For instance, if I'm sitting at my desk for a long time and get up to get a drink... pain! But if I'm walking alot, nothing. Any ideas?

I'm bad and haven't iced yet. Will do when I get home.

From Teena on Wed, Feb 11, 2009 at 17:12:53

I seriously would ice it at least 3 times a day. Hopefully you just have a little inflammation that the ice will take care of.

Be super careful though. Seriously.

From Kelli on Wed, Feb 11, 2009 at 18:35:51

Dang flippin' shoelaces. I fight them all of the time!

From Teena on Thu, Feb 12, 2009 at 14:44:32

What's the update Miss Camille? How are you feeling?

From Darren232323 on Thu, Feb 12, 2009 at 23:37:31

I ran through some knee pain a few years back and it resulted in months off of running- its defintely not something you want to mess with. The advice of motrin, ice and IT band stretching is good for short term. If it persists past a week or so then see a massage therapist or chiropractor to have a look at it- you may need some active release to get everything loosened up enough to start healing properly. If there's still problems after that then you may have to get orthotics if there is over-pronation to your stride, or include a regular trip to the massage therapist/chiropractor as part of your regular training.

Try some light cross training while your knee heals only if there is no tightness or discomfort. Like you were reading in my blog last week when I had some knee problems- take it really easy for at least a week until that feeling is gone. Better a week off in the short term than much longer in the future.

From montelepsy on Fri, Feb 13, 2009 at 02:36:34

My advice is learn to tie your shoes :)

From Camille on Fri, Feb 13, 2009 at 11:02:30

Teena - my pain level is probably a 2/10 right now... not to shabby, but I haven't run since Tuesday.

Darren - thank you for your advice :o) I'm taking this week off and will start again next week. In the meanwhile, I feel like a total loser. LOL It's funny how running effects my self worth.

Mike - thanks. I was actually thinking about that while tying my shoes. Had I used your super dupper knot, this wouldn't be a problem.

From azdesertmonsoon on Fri, Feb 13, 2009 at 11:11:56

It is amazing what you can find on the internet.

http://www.shoe-lacing.com/shoelace/knots.htm

From Burt on Fri, Feb 13, 2009 at 11:15:45

See, Camille. I'm not the only one that gives you a hard time! LOL!!!!!

From Camille on Fri, Feb 13, 2009 at 11:19:27

:o) If people give me a hard time because they loved me... I am one of the most loved people I know. LOL

From Eric Day on Fri, Feb 13, 2009 at 11:38:56

Camille, rest, ice & GET WELL !!!

Wish you the best.

From montelepsy on Fri, Feb 13, 2009 at 12:54:33

Super duper and symmetrical!

From lybi on Fri, Feb 13, 2009 at 13:31:23

Ah MAN! I'm so sorry about your knee. Hope it is doing better.

From Teena on Fri, Feb 13, 2009 at 14:04:15

Yes you are loved, and keep being smart with your knee. :)

From Kelli on Mon, Feb 16, 2009 at 21:32:14

HOW ARE YOU FEELING???

From Camille on Tue, Feb 17, 2009 at 09:00:36

Well... besides the fact that I have pink eye and the flu... and my daugther has two ear infections... My knee doesn't hurt anymore. :o) Shoot me!

I have not ran in a week. I feel old and fat now.

From Camille on Tue, Feb 17, 2009 at 09:04:50

Sorry... that sounded bitter. In a way, I am bitter... but not at you guys. You are all so supportive.

From Kelli on Tue, Feb 17, 2009 at 14:54:57

THAT STINKS!!!! I absolutely hate pink eye, it freaks me out. I am staying so far away from you...wait, I already am, so all is well!

Get well young skinny one!!!!

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