I thought my running days were over! I had not run in over 2 months because of a knee problem. The Doctors said to just rest it. X-Rays said it was fine, showed no damage. Then I went to physical theraphy and they video taped me running. Bottom line it was ULGY!
I land on my heals and the impact goes straight up my leg to my knee and hips, thus the right knee pain.
They recommended to me to run barefoot and I laughed. But what the heck I might as well try it. So I did some research and found CHI Running. This technique helps to prevent heel strike. I have tried it twice, started on 2 Aug 2010 and then again on the 4th of Aug. On the 2nd I also ran bare foot for .8 of a mile. My back and legs were killing me on the third. On the 4th I ran 1.6 mile using the CHI method. So far no knee pain.
Will keep you updated.
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