Thread: Otter's Training Log

My last update was for 16 November. A few days after my 10K run I started having problems with my left knee again. So I took another week or so off. I also made a doctors appointment to get it checked out.

On Thursday 27 November I wasn't having any problems with my knee so I ran an easy 2.5 miles. I logged everything I was feeling at different points along the route. I wanted to have good notes to take with me to the doc so I could tell him everything I was experiencing.

On Friday I did not do anything and did not notice any problems with the knee.

On Saturday, still no problems so I ran another easy 2.5 miles and logged all that info as well.

On Sunday my knee was in real bad shape. It hurt somewhat just to walk.

On Monday I went to the doctor, gave him all the info I had written down over the last 4 days. He did some pushing, bending, pulling and turning and sent me to get an Xray. He stated that it's probably from overuse, (which I knew that already) wrote me a perscription and told me to not run for two weeks. At the end of the two weeks he wants me to come back so we go over the xrays to see if there is any real damage.

So that's where I at right now. Just my luck. Oh well hopfully I get it fixed and can get back out again soon.

Otter

To make a long story short. I had an MRI on 30 Jan and the results are in. Torn cartliage in the left knee. I'm waiting for my doctor to set me up with a surgery date. Looks like I'm going to be on the self for awhile. Just my luck. The good news is at least it can be fixed. So says my doc. Yeah what does he know.

Peace out.

Otter.

Otter,
I'm 45 and a marginally fit 'old jock'. I have the same problems with tight calves. My personal experience says lots of hydration, slow increases to time & distance, and plenty of potasium and magnesium help with calf cramps. You don't mention drinking water or gatoraid (or drinking anything for that matter), but do so in large quantities. Also try a supliment for the Potasium & magnesium. Limit the increases in your run and ride to 10% per week & good luck.
Mike

Otter,
Perhaps you would benefit from this guy who runs a gluten-free triathlon site. He is way knowledgable about using unorthodox triathlon foods. For the last year I couldn't find any tri snacks besides nasty Gu and other popular tri products. I learned something from him and maybe you can.

Good luck on the torn cartilage recovery!