Originally Posted by
OldTryGuy
Very enlightening post. Sounds like the problem that I have had all my life and the reason why I cannot run but speed walk just fine. As for cycling, not a problem as long as I pedal pigeon toed with knees very close to frame. My knees give out randomly just as you posted. BTW, I'm 63 and next week have the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend 5K on Thursday, 10K on Friday, half marathon on Saturday and full marathon on Sunday all speed walking with the Cho-Pat Double Knee Straps to hold my patellas in place.
good for you! glad it hasn't sidelined you, especially at your age.
it sounds funny, but, my body has forgotten how to run. i haven't done it in so long because my knees would give out randomly, so i never ran (also not being an active sports guy or anything i never had a need to run). now when i try to run i look like a damn fool, half because i'm afraid to get into a full stride and extend my knee toward straight and make them fly out. i guess its half physical, half psychological