got out early(4:10) for some speedwork. Warm up mile 10:06, then fast mile at 7:43, recovery 1/2 mile jog, fast mile 7:48. Speed was good, knee was good. I was supposed to run 11 total with 4 speed mile sessions. Just after the second fast mile, I was just starting the slow down jog, and shazam! mis-stepped and my knee went ouch! That was the beginning of the end. I did all the stretches/walking/re-adjusting I could, but wasn't able to run without pain. I headed home to pull out the big guns- the super sized knee brace- and put it on. It offered a lot of relief, and as long as I didn't run too fast, all was good. I could feel the knee occasionally, but I could still run. The walk home & stretching sucked up my time, so I only got to finish 9 miles. Knee felt pretty good at home. I'd taken a naprosyn before heading out. Iced the knee a little, and went to work. All was great until I tried the stairs. I guess all isn't good. Gotta figure out what the crap I need to do to get the knee straight asap. Supposed to run 11 tomorrow and 20 Saturday. Considering resting for a few days and moving the 20 back another week. Any suggestions? |