I’ve been avoiding posting on my site, as I really don’t know where to start or how to keep it short!  The problem with my knee is still ongoing and I am now into my sixth week.

 

I am still seeing Jim-Physio and have also been seeing a Sports Therapist.  Unfortunately the cause of the knee issue continues to go unsolved and none of the various strapping techniques have worked.  I returned for another Gait Analysis last weekend for a second opinion and was told I needed to change my shoes – asics were too soft.

 

So with another fortune paid out on new shoes and customised insoles, I ran 25km on Sunday on the treadmill, however my knee problems continue.  I am aware shoes should be broken in slowly…I didn’t go with the intention of running the full distance, I was meant to finish the endurance workout on the crosstrainer (but couldn’t bare the thought!).

 

My knee was very sore the following day, I believe it is my ITB now joining in the fun. My left knee is starting to get issues too – nothing major, but it all starts somewhere!  I can ‘somewhat’ manage the knee problem on a treadmill, but find it impossible to do so on a road run.  Sprinting and speed work feels good on the knee, yet hills aggravate it something bad.

 

I am completely frustrated and feel like I am on an emotional rollercoaster.  Anything short of 100% effort feels like failure.