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Originally posted by Lisa
I also messed up my knees a bit in high school (running on concrete). Just recently I decided to start running again. I took it pretty easy... I ran three times for about 30-40 minutes each time over a two week period and tried to avoid concrete. That was enough. My knees hurt for about two weeks after that. I can now crack them (like you would crack your knuckles). So running on flat ground doesn't work for me either. Running stairs doesn't seem to bother my knees at all though, so that's what I've started doing in place of running. Of course, what works for me may not work for you, but it's something you might like to try.
Lisa
Sorry to hear it has had that effect on your knees. Running for 30-40 minutes is actually quite a long time to start with. When you start running some injuries and pains are to be expected - but in your case it sounds like you are doing the right thing giving it up at least until you get someone to check it out.