Today has been one of those days when everything I do seems to be cursed *sigh* And to make things worse, there is some weirdness happening with my right knee that is stressing me out. A weird sensation, like a deep bruise on the top, inside edge of my knee started out of nowhere yesterday afternoon. I hadn't hit it on anything and had felt no pain during my exercise that morning. As the day went on it felt worse whenever I bent my knee but otherwise there was no pain. I consulted my Doctor, otherwise known as Google and got the (self)diagnosis of 'fluid on the knee'... Hurrah! I blamed Ripped in 30 and all of the squats Jillian had been making me do.
I rested it for the rest of the day, applied ice and put on a compression bandage overnight.
Luckily, today was an 'off-day' from RI30 but it was long run day and even though my knee felt fine with walking and running on-the-spot, I wasn't sure how it would hold up to 12km. I decided to play it by ear and headed out. I always get some slight stiffness in my knees towards the end of a long run and I was happy to find that I felt no other discomfort. What I did find however, was that the constant stress of 'waiting' for my knee to start hurting exhausted me mentally and I really had to play mind games with myself for the last 5kms.
I got home and elevated the knee while icing it in a compression bandage. It was still tender when I bent it but otherwise fine... Then Danny needed some help with the flooring in the kitchen. I knelt down to help and WOW... It was like a hot knife had been slowly pushed into my knee and it almost brought tears to my eyes. I felt sick...
Now I have to wait... More icing, more elevation, more compression and a re-assessment in the morning. It's been a few hours and it is feeling a lot better but I am just so crabby about it! I just want a solid month where my body doesn't crack a nar-nar with me! *sigh*
Before my day had turned to poo, I had big plans to do a post that detailed one day of eats for me on the FFJ Plan. Dicky knee and bad attitude or not, I was still going to do it!
So I present to you, one day of FFJ Eats and Treats
Being a Monday - Long Run Day - The 'feeding schedule' gets adjusted a little to allow for things like food settling before a run (I need at least an hour) and, of course, the fact that on some days off I like to get out of bed a little later than normal.
Wake Up! 7.30am (That's a sleep-in around here!)
2 pieces multigrain toast with ABC Spread
Coffee
268 calories
Melrose ABC Spread is a natural nut butter made from almonds, brazil nuts and cashews! It makes for a nice change from peanut butter.
9am - Running Fuel
On long-run days I take a GU with me. It serves as both fuel and incentive :) I had this at 6km.
GU Gel Vanilla Bean Flavour
Calories 100
Post-Run! 10am
So after waiting an hour after eating before heading out into the freezing cold for a 12km run (burnt 1,100 calories) I was more than happy to come home to a warm breakfast!
Quaker's Golden Syrup Quick Oats
Dried Blueberries
Apple
261 calories
11am - Showered, dressed, HUNGRY!
I find that I have to force myself to eat straight after a run but by the time Lunch No.1 rolls around, a mere hour later, I am FAMISHED!
One slice multigrain toast
Handful Rocket (Arugula)
SPC Spaghetti (Rich Tomato) 220g
Coffee
Orange
(This orange was AWFUL so I switched it out for some trail mix!)
Calories 493
3.30pm - Grumpy because of knee, dodging Danny renovating
I'd gone to the supermarket to buy some decent citrus! I was so pissy making this lunch, especially when that stupid patty started to fall apart when I tried to flip it *grrr*
Mixed Stir-Fry Vegetables with Soy Sauce
Sanitarium Lentil Pattie
Carmen Cranberry and Nut Bar
Happy Herbivore Vegan Yoghurt (recipe here)
Mandarin
Calories 483
4pm - Side-swiped by a Snack-Attack
I mentioned in my week one FFJ re-cap, the more active weekend days tend to find me hungrier than during the week. I quelled this afternoon's snack-attack with popcorn, made oil-free in the microwave.
One cup air-popped Pop Corn
Calories 31
7pm - Dinner Time!
Wow! That looks like a lot of food piled onto my plate! The big bowl in the background wasn't mine LOL
Mixed Stir-Fry Vegetables with Soy Sauce
Large handful rocket (arugula)
Masala Baked Tofu (from Appetite for Reduction)
Quinoa and Toasted Cumin Salad (from Appetite for Reduction)
Mandarin
Calories 470
TOTAL CALORIES = 2,106
NET CALORIES* = 1,006
*Calories in minus exercise
I might have another coffee before bed (decaf!) because it just feels like a '3-coffee' kind of day. But that is a look at a pretty standard FFJ Day. My favourite food of the day? The Masala Baked Tofu for sure... Yum!
Your Turn:
Any ideas what could be going on with my knee? Stupid bloody thing :(
and
What delicious things did you eat today?
Aww, hope your knee feels better! You're doing the right thing by icing. Try some Motrin or ibuprofen for a few days to see if that helps with the inflammation. Hope you heal up quickly!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jenny. It's feeling better already!
Deleteomg, must find ABC Spread!!!
ReplyDeleteNot much advice to give on the knee, sadly I consult the same doctor as you do. Whatever it is, I hope it heals right up -- don't push it too hard while its healing ♥
Thanks Frances, I'm trying to be gentle with it :)
DeleteKeep doing what you're doing with your knee! I've had that before when I was in high school playing softball and the school nurse just made me ice my knee and use an ace bandage. I hope it gets better soon!
ReplyDeleteAll of your food looks amazing!!
The ice and the bandage seem to be doing wonders! Thanks Jamie!
DeleteAnytime I hear pain described as a knife slicing in - that doesn't sound good. I would follow RICE, REST, ice, compression and elevation. If it persists, I would see a non-internet-search-doctor. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Mandy, things seem to be getting better.
DeleteFor the knee, here's my $0.02: if you're doing a lot of squats, you really have to watch your stance and make sure your knees are not going further than your big toes. It's something so many of us do! In fact, my mom just hurt her knee last week with squats :( Rest it, then practice standing sideways to a mirror so you can check your posture.
ReplyDeleteI've had runger since I started training and all your food looks delicious!
Thanks TriGirl
DeleteI did Ripped in 30 this morning being very gentle with the squats and everything felt good... Then I got to the lunges! I tried one and knew that it didn't feel right so I am guessing that's where my form has been slipping and I think it's exactly what you describe, my knee has probably been pushing further than my toes! I will definitely be working on my form with those once they feel more comfortable!
Stupid knee. I'm nursing a twingey one at the moment and I know that my lack of stretching is the cause. But it doesn't feel like a knife in my knee. That sounds nasty. You're doing all the basics right. I'd definitely rest it until the swelling and pain has disappeared. I hope it doesn't take too long.
ReplyDeleteYeah, it felt as bad as it sounds! But it only happened in that moment and the pain has been reducing since. I am hoping that if I baby it for a couple of days I should be okay... I really need to work on my form during lunges I think!!
DeleteSo sorry to hear about your knee. Hope it gets better FAST!
ReplyDeleteThanks Annie, it's definitely on the mend :)
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