Intensity and Knee Pain

Well two posts in one day is a rarity but I needed to post this training update.

As a coach I try out stuff before I release it to my team.  I have been working on a very high intensity program for the past 8 weeks focusing on building my threshold on both the bike and the run. Today on the run I think all that intensity caught up with me and I was stricken with knee pain that has continued for a few hours now.

I am going to lay off running for a few days.  Focus on cycling and the 32 Day Challenge and see how the knee responds.  I am hoping this is a fleeting thing but we will see.

On the flip side this is why I test things out first.  This appears to have been too much intensity for the age grouper body.  I am young as well so anyone who is older I would see having even more issues with this training plan.  As is this training protocol will not make it onto the plans of my clients.

Like most things intensity is good but it has to be in correct amounts.

 I am not positive if the intensity over time has caused the knee issue but I cannot point the finger at anything else.