In light of Friday’s announcement that I’ve decided to run the Regent’s Park 5K on 22nd May, I met up with a friend this morning for a training run. To say it was an epic fail would be putting it mildly. Remember I said I’ve been suffering with a knee injury? Well it would appear it’s still not healed. Almost as soon as I started running, I was in pain. I ended up walking most of the time (we did a three-mile loop) because I just couldn’t run without my knee hurting.
I’m so upset. I started having knee trouble about a year ago now, so I took a couple of months off running and it went away. I went on to run two 5Ks and an 8K without any problems and I honestly thought all this was behind me. Then I noticed it was playing up again a couple of months ago, and so I haven’t run much since (I’ve been biking and gyming instead). This was my first run in a while, and it literally couldn’t have gone worse.
So I don’t know what to do now. I’m going to go back to the doctor and try to get referred to a physio. As for the race, who knows? I’m going to just play it by ear, and see how things go. I’m hoping if I rest for a couple of weeks (i.e. stick to biking rather than cycling) it’ll hold up. I know better than to run through this kind of pain, so if I can’t run the race I’ll walk it instead.
I hate to feel sorry for myself, but I’ve been really down about this today. I feel like it’s so unfair I can’t do something I love. I do everything right - I ice, I stretch, I take things slowly - but my knee just doesn’t seem to want to co-operate. *Sigh*.
On a more positive note…My day out in London was fabulous. I looked round the area I’ll be moving to, and it seems lovely. Lots of pavement cafes, coffee shops and second-hand book shops – just my kind of place! I even found a couple a health stores, including one that sells these beauties!
Any UK food blogger will know this is a big deal! PB & Co isn’t readily available over here like it is in the US, so to say I was ridiculously excited would be an understatement. Is it sad one of the things I’m most looking forward to about moving out is being able to shop and cook for myself? I can’t wait to try (and post) loads of new recipes!
To any runners who’ve ever had knee problems, do you have any advice? I’m so fed up and just want to run!
I have suffered from knee pain at points during my running career and know how frustrating it can be. Maybe you can cross train for a while until it gets better. Also check that your shoes fit properly and are not too worn out. Sorry I can’t be of more help.
By: runnerforever on April 11, 2010
at 6:38 pm
Thanks for your reply – I see a lot of cycling in my near future!
By: snowflakesandsunshine.wordpress.com on April 14, 2010
at 7:55 pm
I’m sorry about the knee pain! There is NOTHING more frustrating than an injury that makes it hard/impossible to run. From my experience, it’s smarter/safer to rest it rather than push it – even though it sucks! Hang in there!
By: Katie on April 11, 2010
at 8:30 pm
Thanks for the words of encouragement
By: snowflakesandsunshine.wordpress.com on April 14, 2010
at 7:56 pm
So sorry to hear about your knee!
but great that you had a fabulous time in London! 
By: Anne @ Food Loving Polar Bear on April 12, 2010
at 5:45 am
Oh, that sucks about your knee! Would a knee brace help perhaps? (Although it sounds a bit more serious than that). I hope it heals fast!
Just curious, where did you find the PB & Co.? I’m a Londoner and I’ve been looking for ages! I keep meaning to visit Whole Foods in Kensington but it’s missions away and I haven’t got round to it…
Take care! xxx
By: Fi on April 13, 2010
at 9:02 pm
I have knee sleeves but they don’t seem to help
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I found the PB & Co in a small (as in, tiny!) healthfoods store in West Hampstead. Where abouts in London do you live? The Wholefoods in Kengsington is amazing!! I’ve seen PB&Co in tesco, too, but only the plain flavour.
By: snowflakesandsunshine.wordpress.com on April 14, 2010
at 7:57 pm
Try not to be super disappointed, maybe if you give your body time to heal you will be back and better than ever!
It does stink though!
By: Nicole @ Making Good Choices on April 14, 2010
at 12:19 am
Thanks, I hope so!
By: snowflakesandsunshine.wordpress.com on April 14, 2010
at 7:58 pm