They want me to try to run....

[rocknrollgirl]

Yikes....I am very scared.....

[Veronica]

But that means you're getting better right?

Just take it easy and really focus on how it feels. Stop if it doesn't feel right.

V.

[maillotpois]

Running - ack! Well, like V says, just take it easy. Nice thing about running is you can always walk.

[Wahine]

If they want you to try to run... try to run but do so in a very controlled environment like at a track or on a treadmill so you can easily stop if you're having pain and not have to worry about walking back someplace. A 2 min run followed by 2 min walk for 20 min is usually how I start my clients back. You could also try water running first. It would give you an idea of what's happening because you still have to swing the leg through against the resistance of the water. That will put some stress on the tendon.

[rocknrollgirl]

They told me to try a 30 min easy jog. My response was are you NUTS? Even if my knee were 100%, which it is not, I would not start back after 8 weeks off with a 30 min jog.

I was going to modify it to a walk run. I like the idea of the treadmill so I can stop right away. I have access to one at school.

Also, if I were going to pool run, how long would you suggest I start with.

My PT is up this week and they want to try to get an idea of what kind of plan I need to leave with.

[Frenchroadie]

I agree that 30 minutes of jogging is a lot after 8 weeks off. I like the idea of a treadmill with a heart rate monitor and a walk or walk/jog program gradually as the days go by increasing the jog period. The key is to be consistant like 3 times per week and not increasing more than 10 percent each week.

[Flybye]

They told me to try a 30 min easy jog. My response was are you NUTS? Even if my knee were 100%, which it is not, I would not start back after 8 weeks off with a 30 min jog.

I was going to modify it to a walk run. I like the idea of the treadmill so I can stop right away. I have access to one at school.

Also, if I were going to pool run, how long would you suggest I start with.

My PT is up this week and they want to try to get an idea of what kind of plan I need to leave with.

That is INSANE - I think I would follow the couch to 5k on the Cool Running Site and even that seems like too much - I think my first treadmill stint wouldn't last more than 10 minutes and less than half would be jogging. It is easier to add to the routine than to do too much and have to pay the price.

My unqualified $.02

[rocknrollgirl]

on the treadmill, walked a 5 min warm-up and then jogged 2, walked 2 for 20 mins...it felt delicious to run. Any knee pain was beyond minimal, but my hammies went YIKES...stretched and I am icing now. Before I get too happy, I have to see how I feel tomorrow.

[HillSlugger]

Great news!

[rocknrollgirl]

I take it back..it is starting to hurt.

[Wahine]

Ice and stretch!! Really work on your hips on the foam roller!! It's not all bad news though, you did alright.

[rocknrollgirl]

Thanks Yoda. The ice is helping a lot, and right now the ache is very isolated.

[maillotpois]

Hmm. I hope the pain goes away and it turns out to be a good thing. It sure sounded like you felt liberated at the time!

[rocknrollgirl]

I am doing well today. Crazy sore in my quads, but my knee feels good for now. I bow down to the greatness of ICE!!!!

[Wahine]

Yeah!! That's what I like to hear!