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ccrn · 10-06-2007, 23:42

Thought Id throw in a couple of things too...

Sometimes "runners knee" can be from an imbalance between overly strong hamstrings compared to weaker quads. This can be changed in the wieght room with a good quad routine. There is one movement that specifically addressess the qaud that influences how the patella moves over the knee during ROM.

Running downhill can also cause knee pain.

I definitely concur with the converstaional pace running, or aerobic running. The majority of your running should be at this rate with a tempo run and strides every week when enough base has been built. You can save the serious speed work and hills for the month before your taper (JMHO).

Also, avoid the "terrible too's," too much too soon-

10-06-2007, 23:42	#7
ccrn Guerrilla Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Event Horizon... Posts: 383	Thought Id throw in a couple of things too... Sometimes "runners knee" can be from an imbalance between overly strong hamstrings compared to weaker quads. This can be changed in the wieght room with a good quad routine. There is one movement that specifically addressess the qaud that influences how the patella moves over the knee during ROM. Running downhill can also cause knee pain. I definitely concur with the converstaional pace running, or aerobic running. The majority of your running should be at this rate with a tempo run and strides every week when enough base has been built. You can save the serious speed work and hills for the month before your taper (JMHO). Also, avoid the "terrible too's," too much too soon- Last edited by ccrn; 10-06-2007 at 23:52.
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