(Written originally a week ago)
I read [this morning] how runners can over-develop their hamstrings as compared to their quads ... Which can cause a slight twist of the knees when the quads are too weak ... One possible cause of "runner's knee" ... I have been wondering if that is part of what is bothering my knee ... Then i realized how since the end of the shift n lift class a few months back i have not really done much for my quads ... So quite possibly my quads have not devepopped as much my hamstrings throughout the marathon training ... So ... Figured i would warm-up on the cycle machine this morning ... And it felt great ! I felt the burning :)
Adding more stretching not only before and after a run but also in the morning ... In the hot shower as the muscles in my body are relaxing ... And stretching in the evening ... my knee pain seem to be alaviating ...
I am thinking (when possible) to hit the cycle machine after my runs to help my quads get stronger. I think this time around i need better emphasis on my lower body as i know my upper body has now the stamina to run a full marathon ... "this time around" being the Las Vegas RnR :)
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