Quote Originally Posted by rocknrollgirl View Post
Starfish...I am 45, and have a bum knee also, and I am fully training for Xterra right now.


Now recovery from training is a whole different ballgame at this age. I can go hard, and I can go fast...but I need time to recover between. My schedule is set up to cluster my hard training together, and to have rest days and active recovery days in between.

It is working well. Also I do two hard weeks and have an easy week.

Ruth


Starfish, I love the little story about how it mattered to this one. It makes me smile everytime I see your handle.

I'm with the other girls. You can do this. It does not matter if you walk. I would also recommend trying a walk/run schedule. Start at 2 min:1 min one week then 2:2 the next, then 2:3 and so on. Until you get to 2:10 then I would go to 1:10 and stay there if you have a history of injuries.

Sprint tris aren't long and you can easily complete one walking the whole way or doing a walk:run of 2:1 or 2:2.

It would be worth while to have the knee issue diagnosed by an MD or PT. They might be able to give you specific stretches/strengthening exs and suggest a brace if appropriate.

The rule of thumb on running shoes is to use them for 6 months or 600 miles which ever comes first. I'd say that true for most but I would also recommend changing them sooner if you suddenly start getting more knee pain and nothing else has changed.

There are plenty of great running stores out there. I noticed that you are from WA. If you live close to the Gorge or travel to Hood River, I would recommend Shortt Supply. They will properly fit you and give great service. Here's their link:

http://www.shorttsupply.com/

Happy Tri-ing.