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Girl! You bettah slow your roll!

In all seriousness, I would try to cut back where you can, so that you can keep all of your original parts for as long as possible.

@BabyBoecksMom: It depends on what it is, but most likely yes because I'm a hypochondriac.

But, um, stop running! As someone with chronic knee pain who used to be a runner--I gave that up in a heartbeat because walking without pain is pretty darn important to me. Time for you to take up biking!

Running kind of is what it is, so depending on the severity of knee problem I would probably try to replace it with something else like pps said. I would not give up bootcamps/training programs. A good trainer will be able to work around any injury and help you stay strong and give you tough workouts, even helping your problem spots with corrective work. It really annoys me when doctors tell you that you have to stop serious exercise altogether.

I would also like to add that diversifying your workouts sure beats the heck out of rehab! Years ago, I failed to follow medical advice about my running (I was running 40+ miles a week), and I ended up with stress fractures in both shins and spent months in the pool as a result (for rehab). If I had slowed down and reduced my weekly mileage I probably could have avoided that!

My dad has bad knees too (3 knee surgeries and no cartiledge left in his knees). He still runs eventhough he shouldn't, but not as long of distances. Can you try running less and on a softer surface? Also, swimming I think is good because it's great on your joints.

I def don't always listen to the dr. but I'd def take it into serious consideration in this case.
Can you schedule some time with a trainer? There's lots of exercising that can be done that are a bit less harsh on your knees.
I ran D1 CC and track and we often ran 60-80 mile weeks during peak training and that's just too much for my body in the long run. So since college I've gotten into cycling and lifting and stuff, I still run alot but I do other stuff to give my joints a break as well.

I am also a 27 year old with the knees of a 60 year old, and I have done everything I can to extend the life of my knees. I was having surgery every year to year and a half and it just wasn't worth it. I love swimming and walks, unfortanately I have given up treadmills, biking, tough work outs to save my knees. I was told I'll have a knee replaement by the time I'm 40.

I've had to stop doing a lot of things in my life due to my migraines. I can't eat a lot of things, chocolate is a big one.

And I recently had surgery which is going to stop me from doing a lot of things that I'd like to do.... I probably can do them but won't because I don't want to risk it having to have the surgery again. I have a nerve stimulator in my neck and the wires go from my neck to my battery pack in my lower back. If I do something to jiggle the wires and the leads come out it would suck and I'd have to go back in for surgery... which means no roller coasters, skiing, really anything with sudden movements.

Am I upset about this? Yes. But is it worth it for less migraines? Totally.

Can you run on a cushioned track? I know not as fun as trails, but it will save you some wear and tear in the long run.

For that, yes I would. My kneecap dislocated a few years ago and walking, going up and down the stairs, kneeling in church, using the brakes in my car were all so painful. I was reminded every second that I was broken and it was so depressing. Save that knee!!