Subject: RE: First half ironman training I would say if you have ran/walked in the past to keep your knees happy, and have found that works, stick to it. My knees suck too (currently unable to really run at all due to some knee issues ), and ultimately, it doesn't matter if you improve your fitness if your body (see knees ) don't agree with you. Obviously, shoes, braces and the like can help with knee issues, but if those don't help, I would focus on keeping your swim strong, having good fitness on the bike and doing what your knees will allow you to do on the run. I am by no means a fast triathlete, and I typically try to run the miles and walk the aid stations on the run potion of a HIM anyhow.
All that to say, put the suggested time in on the run training, but don't be worried so much about it all being actual running if your knees don't agree with it. |