This morning I was supposed to run: 2 miles easy, 3 miles at short tempo 6.0mph, and 1 miles easy. I decided that I just wanted an easy run, I was concerned with being able to run 3 miles at the 6.0 without stopping many times to catch my breath. So I ran: 2 miles @ 5.2mph, 2 miles @ 5.4mph, 1 mile @ 5.6mph, half mile @ 5.8mph, and the last half mile at 6.0mph. Total of 6 miles run and I felt great during the run and the gradual increase gave me something to shoot for. 

I wanted to mention this product called KNEED IT. When I was training for my half marathon last year my knee was in constant pain with high mileage. To preface this I should mention that I have a slight tear in my right MCL from playing volleyball. I knelt for a ball 3 yrs ago and both my knees crunched. ugh. not a pretty sound at all!

KNEED IT

So the fact that I was able to run a half with the banged up knee says a lot. So I purchased this product towards the end of my training, and when I started running again in December I continued with KNEED IT. I haven’t had to ice my knees at all, and I haven’t felt any pain at all. I don’t know how it works because there aren’t any magnets in it. I am thinking it helps stabilize your knee so when you’re in motion the knee is in its proper position and not slightly twisting with each step. Below is some information if you are interested. You can basically search KNEED IT on google and find a ton of places that sell it.

Kneed-It Knee Brace – Knee Guard

Support Your Knee and Relieve Minor Pain  

 Kneed-It knee guard is an innovative and unique device scientifically designed to assist in the relief of minor knee pain commonly associated with Arthritis, Tendinitis and Chondromalacia by placing gentle pressure along the medial and lateral soft tissues of the knee. The knee guard provides pain relief by gently absorbing force at the knee and by exerting concentrated compression and warmth across the soft tissue in front of the knee. Its patented technology is a superior therapy and may be used in conjunction with traditional methods such as taping or wrapping of the knee.

 •Wrap around application for easy use

•KNEED-IT’s Knee Brace anatomic design works in concert with the motion of your knee. As you move, it gently applies pressure to the joint liner and patellar tendon and assists in the relief of minor knee pain, soreness, stiffness and inflammation. By stabilizing the inferior pole of the patella, KNEED-IT also may improve patellar tracking .

•A safe, natural, non-invasive, low cost device which helps the body heal itself of minor discomfort from daily activities

•KNEED-IT enables muscles to relax, which reduces stress on tendons and muscles… may be worn for long periods of time with complete comfort

•It can be worn on the right or left knee and easily adjusts to fit the contour of the patella and patellar tendon…ONE SIZE fits most