[quote=Sharla;524005]
Quote Originally Posted by Youngblood View Post
The only body drain I feel is in the joints of my knees. ALthough I felt this even when I was training alot less.
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This rang alarm bells for me. I had a similar thing then one day the knee ache just wouldn't go away and gradually got worse and eventually i had to take some serious time off with no exercise at all except for swimming for a LONG time.

Don't ignore this. Maybe take some glucosamine + chrondoitin. Don't be afraid to alter how you train even if you feel ok with how much - just lessen the activities that are especially jarring on your knees and try to do your running on soft surfaces. So many cross training ideas for cardio stuff that don't have to damage your knees.

A few stretches wouldn't go astray either as it can often be a sign of tight muscles pulling in places they shouldn't. You might feel great but you'd be suprised how easy it is to get used to things being out of whack and how much beeter you can be when you listen to what your body is complaining about and correct it.

I still can't run the way I did before my knee injury but i'm much more aware of what was physically limiting before in my range of movement and balance. I'm actually really excited by how much I can improve by training those weaknesses even though I never ebven used to be aware of them!
Yes Sharla, thank you. I have switched up my running routine to both benefit my cardio, as well as potential ligament strain. I was initially running 5 miles 4 + times a week, on cement. I REALLY felt it then. I have since switched to tabatas and run on an earth and grassy path. I do still have it tho, the strain.

Glucosamine and chrondoitin I think is my option from here. I hear of too many knee and ligament injuries, to not pay it serious attention. Appreciate the advice and concern.