Dream Chaser's 'Set a Goal and Capture it!' Mentor Group - CLOSED (Page 35)

Oh....NOOOOoooooooo!!!!  That sucks!

If the course is long enough for you to walk one or both of the events, do that!  There is one guy who is doing CDA IM who may be walking (well I am sure there will  be a lot more people then him but) because of an injury.  You can practice your swim/T1, Bike/T2 and walk the run.  Hope that heals up quickly enough for you to participate in your Oly!

Dream Chaser - 2011-06-20 8:33 AM

Hey Mike.  Sorry to hear.  The good thing is it's NOT a chronic, debilitating condition.  I have 2 friends and an uncle who have 'no cartilage' left in their knees and it's bone on bone pain they encounter when they try to run or bike.  Be grateful you have the cartilage, it's just inflamed.  I've been told this condition can resolve quickly, so there is still hope for your Oly. 

First things first, the inflamed cartilage is the symptom; but what caused it? I see it's your left knee.  Was it the running or biking that you think did it.  If it's the biking are you flaring your knee out?  Did your seat height change?  Sometimes the cleat angle shifts.  If it's the running, how many miles are on your shoes?  What shoes do you run in?  Are you heel-striking?  Running on the same side of the road? (How you run barefoot through a field should be the same way you run in shoes.  If not, get different shoes.)

For me, this was the frustrating part about the ortho I went to...he had no interest in discussing my running history, volume, habits, etc.  That's why I'm making an appointment to a different ortho.

Sometimes, believe it or not, diet can cause inflamation.  A high salt diet and certain foods can cause swelling and make your joints more suseceptible to such injuries.  Drink lots of water.  Try to eat clean (NO fast food).  Also, try taking some fish oil, vitamin E, glucosamine and chondroitin. 

Do you have a chiro near buy that does Kinesiotaping?  Sometimes this condition is caused by the kneecap not properly, and a simple kinesio tape job (which you can do yourself) will alleviate the condition quickly:

Is kinesiotaping the same as McConnell taping?  That was on my prescription for PT.  I'll have a look-see.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8lWTQsMKJo

For now, like you're doing, it's all about R.I.C.E - Rest.  Ice.  Compression.  Elevation.   Pop a few NASAIDS and take it a day at a time.  I, personally, would soak the knee in an ice bath twice a day for 15 mins a clip.  After a few days I'd introduce swimming back in -- making sure to NOT push off the pool wall.  Then I'd ease into some easy spinning on the bike.  Then Running - 1 mile at a time.  If the pain or soreness returns at all, STOP immediately, take 2 Rest days and then try to resume.  If the pain comes back, STOP, and now take 3 Rest days.  Repeat such a regiment until you can train EZ and consistently at a low volume for several days before returning back to your normal routine. 

Good advice.  I just took off four days completely for the first time in FOREVER.  My body was wigging out from the lack of exercise and I felt like a slug.  I made the mistake of going to the hotel gym this morning to spin a bit on the upright bike...couldn't get a correct position and actually felt a little pain in the knee (so I did stop!!!).

Going back to the pool tomorrow and maybe some water running in the deep end...that was a recommendation I read in Runners World that seemed to help last week before I ran on the treadmill like an idiot. 

Agreed!  It's very inspiring to watch you throughout this process Rene - always a great attitude though when I look at this picture me thinks you may be getting a bit of an ego - did you think you could outrun those guys if they got hostile?  The babies run 10 miles/hour!!  Very daring of you

Holy crap!  I think we've found his training secret.  Run from crocodiles!!!

Go Rene Go!!!  Since it's apparent that I will be hitting the beer tent early this Sunday (like when I wake up... ) we'll be sure to have the Universal webcast of IM CdA up on the big screen waiting to hear "Rene Guerrero...YOU ARE AN IRONMAN!!!!"

I was hoping no one would discover my secret to running speed work!   

I look forward to hearing those words for the first time.  It will be quite the journey to get there.  I know the days ahead are going to go fast.  My Dad gets into town on Thursday and I am taking Friday off work. 
Thanks EVERYONE for your support!!!  Send me positive and FAST thoughts!! 

I actually got in a solid bike ride today, local A group ride, got my behind handed to me for 32 miles.  I am coming back for more on Thursday for 50 miles.  Should be fun.

We're all rooting for you and can't wait to hear about the day.  I just lurk around your log but it is a wonderful read and never fails to pick me up (and, at times, make me feel like a slug) when I read it. 

I am so excited to be one of Rene's Runners - I might actually have to head out this evening now!

LOL!!!  This is GREAT!!!  Thanks!!
My Dad is coming on Thursday, I am getting nervous and excited!
Here is the info to track on race day:

http://www.ironmanlive.com/
Rene Guerrero
Race# 1935

My family is the BEST!!

Thanks!!  :-)

Sulcus - 2011-06-21 8:56 PM

 

ene - I am only graced with a fast thought twice a month but you can both of my July ones for your race!! 

We're all rooting for you and can't wait to hear about the day.  I just lurk around your log but it is a wonderful read and never fails to pick me up (and, at times, make me feel like a slug) when I read it. 

I am so excited to be one of Rene's Runners - I might actually have to head out this evening now!

Two fast thoughts for July??!!  I will take em!!  I will hold em in my back pocket and when the race begins I will use!!  Thanks!!

Good luck on your run today!!

Four more days and I am going to BURN THE BARN DOWN!!

My family is the BEST!!

My family is the BEST!!

So I went to the expo/check-in today...and left the timing chip there.  I didn't want to risk me doing something really stupid under the buzz of competition and adrenaline, so I just DNS'd right then and there.  T-shirt is pretty cool though.

So, one would think I would be getting better at swimming, but I've got this nagging thing in my left shoulder where about 750-1000 yards into a swim workout I get sharp pain which radiates down through my left arm.  Needless to say I stop swimming at that point.  So I'm doing about 1K yards a workout right now.  I'm hoping this will get better so I can work on my limiter while the knee heals.

I'm getting an MRI next week for the final diagnosis...my regular ortho thinks it's a torn meniscus so I'm thinking running is out for while.  I tried biking today but the knee is killing me now.  Looks like it might about time to shut it down and take my medicine.  Was a really nice ride today though...almost 19 mph and I wasn't even hammering it because of the knee.

Funny how training 8-10 hours a week doesn't cause an injury, but carrying heavy stuff down three flights of stairs does.  I must be getting OLD. 

Really looking forward to racing vicariously through you guys this summer!!!

So I went to the expo/check-in today...and left the timing chip there.  I didn't want to risk me doing something really stupid under the buzz of competition and adrenaline, so I just DNS'd right then and there.  T-shirt is pretty cool though.

So, one would think I would be getting better at swimming, but I've got this nagging thing in my left shoulder where about 750-1000 yards into a swim workout I get sharp pain which radiates down through my left arm.  Needless to say I stop swimming at that point.  So I'm doing about 1K yards a workout right now.  I'm hoping this will get better so I can work on my limiter while the knee heals.

I'm getting an MRI next week for the final diagnosis...my regular ortho thinks it's a torn meniscus so I'm thinking running is out for while.  I tried biking today but the knee is killing me now.  Looks like it might about time to shut it down and take my medicine.  Was a really nice ride today though...almost 19 mph and I wasn't even hammering it because of the knee.

Funny how training 8-10 hours a week doesn't cause an injury, but carrying heavy stuff down three flights of stairs does.  I must be getting OLD. 

Really looking forward to racing vicariously through you guys this summer!!!