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All day long - I have been thinking about going out for a bike ride.  It's a beautiful day here and I am dying to go. But.... my knee started to ache and while I don't think anything is really wrong, I'm going to take the day off with the hopes of avoiding serious injury.  Last year, I spent serious time on the DL and I am determined to stay healthy this year.  Plus, tomorrow is my long run day and I'd hate to miss that...

Tonight I'm hoping that a beer I brewed a few weeks ago is ready... Its a hoppy wheat ale... It looked like pee but tasted like gold...

jlangene - 2013-05-02 6:55 AM Ok I guess it is my turn to join all the folks with knee problems .  I have slowly been getting a pain in my left knee on the front of the knee around the patella.  It started out not that bad and I decided (stupid I know) to just work through it.  It has gotten worse and after researching it, I am convinced that it is Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome.  So I have rested, rubbed, iced, etc. since Sunday and this morning there is still pain.  I am tired of not cycling (riding the bike seems to irritate it more than running).  Any idea on how long it takes for this to go away and when I could get back to riding.  All the info I see says to rest until the pain is gone, but resting sucks!  

My rule of thumb is 2 days after it feels 100%.

I would also look at your cleats / pedals / seat position / seat height, since the bike shouldn't put any significant strain on the knees.  What cleat system do you use?

Rain rain go away Alex wants to swim today!

Mother nature is flexing those muscles and it hasn't stopped raining in 2 days.

mirthfuldragon - 2013-05-02 8:31 AM

jlangene - 2013-05-02 6:55 AM Ok I guess it is my turn to join all the folks with knee problems .  I have slowly been getting a pain in my left knee on the front of the knee around the patella.  It started out not that bad and I decided (stupid I know) to just work through it.  It has gotten worse and after researching it, I am convinced that it is Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome.  So I have rested, rubbed, iced, etc. since Sunday and this morning there is still pain.  I am tired of not cycling (riding the bike seems to irritate it more than running).  Any idea on how long it takes for this to go away and when I could get back to riding.  All the info I see says to rest until the pain is gone, but resting sucks!  

My rule of thumb is 2 days after it feels 100%.

I would also look at your cleats / pedals / seat position / seat height, since the bike shouldn't put any significant strain on the knees.  What cleat system do you use?

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make sure you are doing strength training for your lower legs/hips/glutes

mirthfuldragon - 2013-05-02 7:31 AM

jlangene - 2013-05-02 6:55 AM Ok I guess it is my turn to join all the folks with knee problems .  I have slowly been getting a pain in my left knee on the front of the knee around the patella.  It started out not that bad and I decided (stupid I know) to just work through it.  It has gotten worse and after researching it, I am convinced that it is Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome.  So I have rested, rubbed, iced, etc. since Sunday and this morning there is still pain.  I am tired of not cycling (riding the bike seems to irritate it more than running).  Any idea on how long it takes for this to go away and when I could get back to riding.  All the info I see says to rest until the pain is gone, but resting sucks!  

My rule of thumb is 2 days after it feels 100%.

I would also look at your cleats / pedals / seat position / seat height, since the bike shouldn't put any significant strain on the knees.  What cleat system do you use?

I just have basic pedals with no cleats.  I did raise the seat height a bit as I have read that that may be a factor.  And the really strange thing is that when I am riding they do not hurt so much as when I am just sitting at my desk or stationary.  2 days after 100%????? but I have plans to ride and run this weekend  better be 100% by tomorrow!

jlangene - 2013-05-02 2:04 PM

mirthfuldragon - 2013-05-02 7:31 AM

jlangene - 2013-05-02 6:55 AM Ok I guess it is my turn to join all the folks with knee problems .  I have slowly been getting a pain in my left knee on the front of the knee around the patella.  It started out not that bad and I decided (stupid I know) to just work through it.  It has gotten worse and after researching it, I am convinced that it is Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome.  So I have rested, rubbed, iced, etc. since Sunday and this morning there is still pain.  I am tired of not cycling (riding the bike seems to irritate it more than running).  Any idea on how long it takes for this to go away and when I could get back to riding.  All the info I see says to rest until the pain is gone, but resting sucks!  

My rule of thumb is 2 days after it feels 100%.

I would also look at your cleats / pedals / seat position / seat height, since the bike shouldn't put any significant strain on the knees.  What cleat system do you use?

I just have basic pedals with no cleats.  I did raise the seat height a bit as I have read that that may be a factor.  And the really strange thing is that when I am riding they do not hurt so much as when I am just sitting at my desk or stationary.  2 days after 100%????? but I have plans to ride and run this weekend  better be 100% by tomorrow!

Seat height is pretty standard; there should be a slight bend (from straight) in the knee at the bottom of the stroke, and some ankle flex..  It is easy to tell if it's too high, since there will be a kink in your stroke and movement in your hips - if you ride with anyone, they should spot it almost instantly.  More importantly, it should feel wrong, like you're having to over-extend your leg to hit the bottom of the stroke.

Since you aren't using cleats, that isn't a factor - but cleats and cleat systems have a huge variety of float options, and depending on who you are, a specific cleat may or may not work for you.  My road bike runs Look-style cleats, and I use 4.5 degree cleats, which I have been happy with.  My cross bike uses SPD cleats, which have about the same amount of float.

As for rest, I stand by it - 2 days after 100%.  Otherwise, you run the risk of re-injury, which could sideline you longer.  Time to work on your stroke with some pull buoy drills

2 things...

First - David I see the mentor group is open for applications....get us rocking again.  I would love to stay with this group since it has helped so much.

Second - It's my birthday and the sun came out so the pool is open!  I'm sure it will be cold but I'll keep thinking of you northerners and the snow.  That should make the water feel like a bath.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!  Hope you have a great day and enjoy it!  

Damn Alex - You don't miss a beat!  I am in the process of applying for a mentor group as we speak.  They've already moved a bunch of groups into the area and there are about 7 other groups in the staging area.  Keep your fingers crossed.

Happy birthday Alex!!!

First outdoor bike of the season...even better, with my wife!

21 miles out and back with a stop at a small town bakery at the 1/2 way point! hmm fresh donuts are like crack to me! 

Felt great to get outside biking! Neck...was a pain, hand numb but who cares it was fun to get out there!

Had a Phillips Indian session ale and a brewsters wild horse ipa, both decent beers. Also had a massive plate of nachos, they were great!

Have a great weekend everyone!

Go hawks!

Happy belated birthday!

Just about time to hit the gulf for some OWS...

Hi All - They still having moved our group from the staging area to the forum - but maybe if a bunch of us sign up - we might have a better chance of going live sooner.  Here is the the link: 

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=486826&posts=1&start=1

Well I'll be sure to do it first thing in the morning when I can see better  A friend took me out this evening for some beers and lets just say I didn't really follow my nutrition plan very closely as I ordered another.  Was a great bday night out with a friend with no kids/wives just some great cycling conversation.  He's an avid cyclist and I'm trying to convert him to the tri life, lol.

Alex - it's your birthday - you can do what ever you want!  It sounds like you had a great time and after all the hard work that you have out in - you DESERVE IT!  Think of how far you have come and how different you are in comparison to your last birthday.  Plus - you've got to take advantage of not having kids whenever you can.  What type of beers did you drink?

Thanks for signing up.  I'm a little worried about whether they will make us active - and every post we can make in the new thread will help us.

Take some time today to think of your goals for the week/month.  We're close to race season for y'all.  Think of what you can do in the next few weeks to insure that you're ready come race day.

Really glad to see you back at it!  Onward my friend.

I have a non-tri question for you.

I'm a total Newbie when it comes to buying a home.  My wife and I live at a boarding school and we are only now wrapping our head around buying a home.  We;ve saved about $50,000 and feel like we can start the process.  Here is what I want to know - What is my next step?  I'd like to bring someone in to help me.  Should I hire an accountant?  Do I go to my bank?  What's my next move?

Contact the show "house hunters" so I can watch....I would figure out where you want to live and what you want then contact real estate agent.