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by **matt** » Mon, 28 Sep 1998 04:00:00

hi...i usually run around 5-6kms per day..recently though i've
increased it to 2 x 5km runs per day..(on the second run sprinting up
all the hills)..since i made this increase both my knees have been
feeling pretty sore...i was wondering if anyone had any suggestions..
i think my footwear is appropriate, however about half the distance is
on a hard surface..could this be the reason or would the soreness just
be because of the increased workload?? could the sprinting up hills
jar the knees?? any help appreciated..

by **Sam Call** » Mon, 28 Sep 1998 04:00:00

Well, considering that you increased your volume by 100% and added some
intensity, I would bet that you are on the right track as to the problem.
Another one could be that the downhills are causing extra pain.

Quote:

>hi...i usually run around 5-6kms per day..recently though i've
>increased it to 2 x 5km runs per day..(on the second run sprinting up
>all the hills)..since i made this increase both my knees have been
>feeling pretty sore...i was wondering if anyone had any suggestions..
>i think my footwear is appropriate, however about half the distance is
>on a hard surface..could this be the reason or would the soreness just
>be because of the increased workload?? could the sprinting up hills
>jar the knees?? any help appreciated..

by **Ozzie Gonta** » Mon, 28 Sep 1998 04:00:00

Quote:

> hi...i usually run around 5-6kms per day..recently though i've
> increased it to 2 x 5km runs per day..(on the second run sprinting up
> all the hills)..since i made this increase both my knees have been
> feeling pretty sore...i was wondering if anyone had any suggestions..
> i think my footwear is appropriate, however about half the distance is
> on a hard surface..could this be the reason or would the soreness just
> be because of the increased workload?? could the sprinting up hills
> jar the knees?? any help appreciated..

If I were to vote on what is happening, then I'd have to say that your
quads are tightening up from the increase. Your quads need to be
worked/massaged to loosen them.

The sprinting uphill might not be a problem is you're not overstriding or
moving upand and down (vertically) with your entire body.

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