1500 дней бега каждый день: история преодоления и результаты МРТ

Daily running improved a runner's knee condition, despite initial concerns.

### 4 Years of Daily Running: A Knee's Journey

* 🏃‍♂️ Initially, the runner experienced left knee pain, diagnosed as a grade 2 meniscus tear, Baker's cyst, and swelling, but daily running alleviated symptoms.
* 🗓️  He started a daily running streak of 5-10km, inspired by a YouTuber, initially aiming for 365 days but exceeding this goal significantly.
* 📈  The runner progressively increased distance, reaching 100km and then 160km runs, overcoming mental and physical challenges in extreme weather conditions.
* 💪  After 500 days, an X-ray showed no issues, and the runner continued to experiment with different distances and durations, completing 1000km in 30 days.
* 💯  Reaching 1000 days, the runner underwent another MRI after 4 years and 1500 days of daily running.
* 🦵  The MRI revealed that the meniscus hadn't worsened, and other issues like synovitis, bursitis, and Baker's cyst had disappeared; however, some new minor issues appeared.
* ⚠️  The doctor advised caution regarding new, minor bone and ligament issues, recommending running on flat surfaces if no pain is present.
* 🏅  The runner concludes that daily running, while not focused on health improvement, hasn't caused significant damage and serves as a mental and physical challenge.

Что с коленом после 4 лет ежедневного бега?

Оверкомер

Initial Knee Problems and the Start of Daily Running

Pre-existing knee pain in the left knee, difficulty squatting, feeling of grinding.

Initial MRI results were inconclusive, doctor said the pain would pass.

Daily running alleviated the initial knee pain.

Four years later, the initial MRI revealed meniscus damage, Baker's cyst, and swelling.

Despite the underlying issues, the runner experienced no discomfort or pain during the four years.

The 1000-Day Running Streak and its Impact

Started with short distances, gradually increasing to a marathon.

Decided to run daily for a year, inspired by a YouTuber.

Started with 5km daily runs, sometimes 10km.

Initial goal of 365 days, then continued beyond that, driven by the process.

Experienced increased energy due to sufficient physical activity.

Challenges, Longer Distances, and Mental Strength

Transitioned to longer distances, aiming for 100km.

Failed twice before successfully completing 100km, highlighting mental challenges.

Set a new goal of 160km, increasing weekly mileage and running 50km on Sundays.

Completed 160km in 23 hours and 46 minutes.

Subsequent Checkups and Continued Running

Experimented with different distances: 20km for 30 days, 10 marathons in 10 days, 1000km in 30 days.

No longer felt fatigued from daily runs due to the body's adaptation.

Goal was not about health, but about self-discipline and overcoming challenges.

Injury, Surgery, and Maintaining the Routine

Experienced significant pain, requiring surgery due to a congenital condition.

Reduced running to 5km daily while awaiting surgery.

Continued running despite doctor's recommendations after surgery.

Final 200km Run and Four-Year Knee Evaluation

Goal of running 200km, achieved after preparation and adjustments.

Completed a 400km week after the 200km run.

Follow-up MRI after four years of daily running showed improved knee condition.

Overall, the daily running did not cause further damage and showed positive adaptations.