So I began jogging 3.5kms 4 times a week say I've been doing it for 4 weeks now. Well all of a sudden while I was out my knee really started to hurt, to the point where I had to walk. My knee really bothered me for about a week afterwards. Am I doing something wrong in the jogging. I dont think I am but are there certain ways to do this that I dont know about????

I told you at home and I'll tell you here, you need to take it easy.

Dump the spawn with your parents tonight and I'll go with you to see what the problem is

Mrs. B, it may be that you are wearing the wrong type of shoe for your foot. Have you been fitted at a running store? I know that it sounds extreme for a beginner, but given the impact on the feet, it's very important to have the proper "type" of shoe for your foot (as opposed to simply a shoe that is made well).

Good luck to you!

I agree with Patty about making sure you have proper running shoes. Also, what type of terrain are you running on? Running on concrete can be very hard on the knees and shins and can cause problems. It is much better to run on dirt trails, tracks, or grass.

Also, depending on how much weight you are carrying and how in shape you are (need to go read your progress thread) that can put stress on the knees. If you are experiencing pain, I would advise taking it slower and even walking for a while until you build up sufficient leg strength and then ease back into running.

Of course, when you have any type of pain, seeing the doctor is always a good idea. There are several things that could be wrong with the knee. I sprained my knee once ( didn't know it was possible) and couldn't run for quite a while and I recall something called 'water on the knee' that my sister had that caused pain as well as other things.

Hope the pain goes away soon!!!!

going to have to slow down on the running for awhile, will have to maintain motivation to do some exercise though. Went out today and fit into a size 14.....I almost ran screaming from the change room..of course had the kids with me, would of scared them :wink:

How tall are you? Size 14 is awsome.

I think I need to be about 150lbs to get into a size 14!

About two months ago I decided to start clearing out our basement. This winter I plan to start ripping out walls and changing the layout to make a larger main room. Anyways, I gave 8 LARGE garbage bags full of clothes to WINS. I only kept the clothes that were about size 10 and under.

Had I only knew that I would be starting Atkins about a month later.

lol...daisymay, I did the same thing, looking for all new clothes now, especially to go back to work. I'm 5'8. I'm in the process of looking for pics and have noticed in our family photo albums I'm the one taking all the pictures. Have to do some more research, there has to be some her somewhere.

maybe you're overtraining?? walking is great too, maybe take it easy for awhile.
size 14 that's great!! congratulations!!

Any significant joint pain, or chronic joint pain is an indication that you are doing too much. You should pull back, perhaps even cease briefly, and then come back slowly and carefully. Running should not cause chronic pain unless you are overextending yourself. Please be careful.

Good Luck!

Take Glucosamine/Chondroitin Suppliments.

They all work to repair, and strengthen joint, cartilidge etc.

My brothers knee's were really bothering him... about day 5 of taking glucosamine, things have improved greatly.. and now he is completely fine.

Also important for weight lifters.

p.s. JELLO is also extremely good for joints believe it or not.. the gelotin is another basic building block of the stuff (not very technical I know :P) your joints are made of.