Running help!?
By joseph_v
@joseph_v (212)
India
January 31, 2007 11:52pm CST
Okay i have to get in shape i have a pt test coming up and im struggling to make time i need to take off 8 minutes of my run time (2 miles). however i am extremely prone to knee and ankle injuries so i struggle to do the two miles without excruciating pain. i cant make it to a pool every day or at all actually. i have a stationary bike,what can i do to improve my time and strengthen my joints to get my run time down?
1 response
@ctinabina (386)
• United States
13 Feb 07
You should really start a weight lifting program. If you have joint pain, strengthening your muscles will assist in stablizing your joints. However, if you have some pre-existing injury, I would suggest talking to your physician or sports therapist first. For knee stability problems, I suggest doing exercises to strengthen your quads. Good luck!
