Cross-training Resources

[Neil Gendzwill]

I mean the pain just appeared out of the blue, so maybe the initial shock of running on my knees have caused a little damage.
A week or two and I'll start again and just see how I go

Start with a short, slow run. Listen to your knees - if they start to hurt, back off.

[Chow Farn]

I found bike riding a good alternative to running.
If anything - I feel the bike riding has strengthened the muscles around the knee.

I usually just pop a Bokken in my back pack - go for a good ride.
Pick hills on the trip for the ying yang effect on the heart.

After a while stop at a park & do some Surburi, then ride home.

[MartialArtsGirl]

My sensei suggested that I jump rope. I think it's a good idea and I bought the rope. When I am able to, I jump it, but its a bit difficult to find the time and a place to do it. Usually, the only time I have is at night after sunset. I don't feel comfortable jumping rope outside once the sun has set and my roomates don't seem to like it when I do it in the apartment. (hmm, I wonder why? o_o) Anyway, I do it when I can. Although it's not a lot now, when classes are over I should have more time. I think it will help a lot.

[atgm]

Less time on facebook, go to bed earlier, wake up earlier like you were trying to do a month ago, jump rope when you wake up, shower, start your day.