Run No More...Speed or Racewalking to the Rescue

Work has been pretty busy lately, so posting has been a challenge. I have been knitting and crocheting quite a bit at night and during my lunch break so that has been good ;) I will post pictures of my works in progress within the next few days ;)

I started running/walking again in May of this year and kept it up for 3 weeks, but my knee started giving me trouble yet again. I also did the the first 2 days of the Insanity workout and that made my knee pain worse. My knee kept me from running the 2010 Aramco Half Marathon in January because I injured it during training in September 2009. Quick back story...I tore my medial meniscus in my right knee back in 2003 which was my first and only surgery. Ever since then, my right knee hurts when I do high impact activities for extended periods of time. I do Yoga and strength training and still I have the same problem with my knee.

As a result of the constant injuries, it has been a hard decision, but I am not going to run anymore because I need an exercise that is less stressful on my knees. When I was running, I loved the results, but NOT running itself. When I was honest with myself about how I felt about running, it made my decision to stop easier. I still like watching the sport of running, but I am tired of the injuries I sustain from doing it.

I am going to speed walk or racewalk instead. I love to walk and race, so I know that I will enjoy it and still stay in good shape.

Knitting and crocheting will be on the menu for next time ;)