I went to the New River Trail today to try a longer run. The trail is nice; not as well-tended as NCR (it's mostly just slightly graveled tire tracks, though sometimes there isn't even gravel) but it has a lot of railroad trestles and some gorgeous views, so what it lacks in substance it makes up for in style. I had the supplies to go the full, scheduled 23, if I could, but after less than a mile my right knee (not the worse one from before, but lately the more annoyed) started complaining, and by a mile and a half or so I knew I couldn't do the entire distance because both knees hurt. I decided to go at least 3 on the way out, and when I got to 3 I thought 4 would be nice, because last week I did 4, so with the return trip I'd double my distance. But at 3.2 the pain was much sharper, so I had the good sense to turn back. On the way back my legs sometimes felt as heavy as lead. I finished out at about six and a half miles and felt pretty good when I got to the parking lot, but I drove home, thinking I could always do some more distance on the Huckleberry if I wanted to. But when I got out of the car it was BAD. I could barely walk. It has loosened up some now -- so it's nothing like the last time -- but I was right to quit when I did, and probably I should have stopped sooner. I think I'll stick to the elliptical for my exercise during this week, and keep it light on my legs.
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Do you take Glucosamine? It has helped a lot with my knee issues. Dad also says it helps his. Mom doesn't seem to get any benefit from it - but it certainly can't hurt to try. I forgot to take it this morning and I was DEFINITELY feeling it!
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